Full Backup Bundle

Group all your server's backups into a single, manageable unit.

A full backup bundle lets you combine multiple backup jobs — databases and files — into one cohesive package. Instead of managing each resource separately, you create a bundle that backs everything up together with shared schedules, storage, and retention settings. This is especially useful when you want complete coverage of a server or application stack.

How bundles work

A bundle is a container that holds multiple related backups. Each backup inside the bundle targets a specific resource (a MySQL database, a file directory), but they all share the same schedule and storage destination.

When you create a full backup bundle, SimpleBackups creates individual backup jobs for each selected resource and groups them under a single bundle. You can then monitor, trigger, or manage all of them from one place.

Creating a full backup bundle

The video below walks you through creating a full backup bundle from start to finish.

Here is a summary of the steps:

1. Navigate to Backups and click Create Backup
2. Select Full Backup as the backup type
3. Choose the server you want to back up
4. Select the resources you want to include — databases, files, or both
5. Configure your schedule, storage destination, and retention policy
6. Click Create to generate the bundle

SimpleBackups creates a backup job for each selected resource and groups them into a single bundle. All jobs inherit the shared configuration you defined.

+Shared configuration

All backups in a bundle share the same schedule, storage, and retention settings. If you need different schedules for specific resources, create them as separate backups instead.

Managing your bundles

Once created, your bundle appears in the backup list as a grouped entry. From there you can:

• View all backups inside the bundle at a glance
• Trigger the entire bundle to run all backups immediately
• Monitor logs for each individual backup within the bundle
• Edit shared settings like schedule or storage for the whole group

When to use bundles

Bundles are the right choice when you need full coverage of a server or application. A typical bundle might include a database backup and a file backup for your application code.

If you only need to back up a single resource, a standard backup job is simpler. Bundles shine when you want to ensure that all parts of your infrastructure are backed up together on the same cadence.

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