# Getting Started with Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

To protect Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, begin by selecting the appropriate deployment model — Use hosted infrastructure or Use your access nodes for backup — based on your architectural and operational requirements. Then verify that the necessary prerequisites and permissions are in place before configuring protection and validating the configuration with a test backup and restore.

Note

The cloud account for a cloud database instance cannot be modified after the instance is created. Deleting a cloud account or hypervisor permanently deconfigures all associated cloud database instances. Deleting a server from (Manage > Infrastructure > Servers) permanently removes all associated cloud database instances. Before deleting a cloud account, hypervisor, or server, ensure that you understand the impact on dependent resources and retain any required backup data.

Use hosted infrastructure

1. Applies only to MSP admin: Complete the Managed Service Provider Configuration for Amazon.

2. Verify Permission Requirements for Amazon RDS Protection.

3. Configure export-based backups for Amazon RDS instances using hosted infrastructure.

4. Perform test backup and restore.

Use your access nodes for backup

1. Deploying an access node on Amazon EC2.

2. Verify Permission Requirements for Amazon RDS Protection.

3. Configure export-based backups for Amazon RDS instances using a backup gateway.

4. Perform test backup and restore.

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