You can configure an instance to run backup operations from a standby server.
Note
During backups on a MySQL standby server, by default, both data and log backups run. To run a transaction log backup, enable the --log-slave-updates parameter on the standby server.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The Instances page appears.
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Click the instance for which you want to run backup operations from a standby server.
The instance page appears.
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On the Overview tab, click Edit.
The Edit MySQL instance dialog box appears.
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Move the Use standby instance for backup toggle key to the right, and then select the standby instance that you want to run backup operations on.
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Click Save.