diff --git a/content/en/docs/deployment/mx-azure/mx-azure-backups.md b/content/en/docs/deployment/mx-azure/mx-azure-backups.md index 60e76a5091b..61353b5e3b6 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/deployment/mx-azure/mx-azure-backups.md +++ b/content/en/docs/deployment/mx-azure/mx-azure-backups.md @@ -65,6 +65,10 @@ To delete a backup snapshot, perform the following steps: ## Restoring a Backup Snapshot {#restore-backup} +{{% alert color="warning" %}} +Restoring a backup is only supported within the same cluster. For the workaround to restore backups across clusters, see [Known Limitations](#known-limitations). +{{% /alert %}} + {{% alert color="info" %}} Restore requires **Manage Apps Backups** and **Stop Apps** permissions on the namespace. {{% /alert %}} @@ -135,8 +139,15 @@ Automatic backups only run when the app is deployed. If the first nightly backup occurs after the first Sunday, no monthly backup will be retained that month. Download a nightly or weekly backup to extend retention. -## Known Limitations +## Known Limitations {#known-limitations} * Partial data restoration may occur if a restore process fails. * No API support exists currently for backup and restore. -* Although the portal UI suggests cross-namespace restores, only restores within the same namespace are supported. +* Although the portal UI suggests that cross-cluster backup restorations are, only restorations within the same cluster are actually supported. + +As a workaround, you can restore a backup across clusters by performing the following steps: + +1. Download the backup snapshot from your source environment to your local machine. +2. Upload the downloaded backup snapshot from your local machine to the target environment. +3. Begin the restore process within the target environment using the newly uploaded backup snapshot. +