# Perform a Test Backup and Restore of Amazon RDS for MySQL Instance

To verify that the Amazon RDS for MySQL Server 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 Backup. Alternatively, click the instance you want to back up, and then click Backup.

   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. Alternatively, click the instance you want to backup, and then from Recovery point tile, 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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