Docker Volume Backup Strategies on My Own VPS

Short summary

After a Redis container lost data, the author shares Docker volume backup strategies. Method 1: docker run --volumes-from is more reliable for critical databases but requires downtime. Method 2: docker cp is faster for non-critical data but risks consistency issues during live writes. Choose based on your reliability and speed requirements.

• •docker run --volumes-from is more reliable for critical data but requires container downtime
• •docker cp is faster for non-critical data but risks consistency issues during live writes
• •Always consider your application's state and consistency requirements when choosing a backup method

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