AWS Backup
AWS Backup is a fully managed backup service that centralizes and automates data protection across AWS services, including Amazon EBS, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EFS, Amazon FSx, and AWS Storage Gateway. It provides a unified interface to configure backup policies, schedule backups, and manage retention, ensuring compliance and disaster recovery readiness. The service simplifies backup management by eliminating the need for custom scripts and manual processes.
Developers should use AWS Backup when they need to ensure data durability and compliance for applications running on AWS, as it automates backups across multiple services with minimal operational overhead. It is particularly useful for organizations with regulatory requirements, disaster recovery plans, or complex multi-service architectures, as it centralizes backup management and reduces the risk of data loss. Use cases include backing up databases, file systems, and block storage volumes in production environments.