# Perform a Test Backup and Restore of the MySQL Instance

To verify that the MySQL instance is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.

## Back Up the Instance

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.

   The database Overview tab appears.

2. On the Instances tab, in the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Back up.

   The Backup options dialog box appears.

3. Select a backup level.

4. Click Submit.

## Restore the Instance

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.

   The database Overview tab appears.

2. On the Instances tab, in the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Restore.

   The Backup content page appears.

3. Select the Database name check box, and then click Restore.

   The Restore options dialog box appears.

4. Perform In place or Out of place restore as per requirement.

5. Click Submit.

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