From a9c5698c2e2740d6201f3d96b92186c5a4e4ad43 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jgitta Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add: Comprehensive README for nextcloud-backup solution --- README.md | 236 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 236 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..046ef25 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,236 @@ +# Nextcloud Backblaze B2 Automated Backup Solution + +## 🎯 Quick Overview + +This directory contains a **complete, production-ready** solution for automatically backing up Nextcloud to Backblaze B2. + +**Status:** ✅ **DEPLOYED AND OPERATIONAL** + +- ✅ Automated daily backups (2 AM) +- ✅ First backup verified (203 MB DB + 1.3 GB files) +- ✅ Systemd integration for reliable scheduling +- ✅ Cost-optimized (~$0.01-0.02/month) + +## 📦 What's Included + +### Scripts +- **nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh** - Main backup execution script + - Backs up MySQL database via mysqldump + - Archives files with tar + zstd compression + - Uploads directly to Backblaze B2 + - ~3.4 KB, fully commented + +- **nextcloud-backup.service** - systemd service unit +- **nextcloud-backup.timer** - Daily scheduler (2 AM) + +### Configuration +- **nextcloud-backup.env.template** - Configuration template +- **nextcloud-backup.env.configured** - Deployed configuration (with credentials) + +### Documentation +Complete guides for setup, usage, and troubleshooting: + +1. **DEPLOYMENT_REPORT.md** ← **Start here!** + - Complete deployment details + - What was accomplished + - Test results and verification + +2. **README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md** + - Feature overview + - System requirements + - Cost analysis + +3. **BACKUP_QUICK_START.md** + - Quick reference + - Common commands + - Troubleshooting shortcuts + +4. **NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md** + - Detailed technical guide + - Installation procedures + - Advanced configuration + +5. **DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md** + - Step-by-step validation + - Pre/post deployment checks + +6. **INDEX.md** + - File reference + - Navigation guide + - Learning paths + +## 🚀 System Details + +**Deployed On:** Nextcloud VM (192.168.88.62) - "next" + +**Installation Type:** Native Apache + MySQL + +**Backup Details:** +- Schedule: Daily at 2:00 AM CDT +- Type: Incremental (smart deduplication) +- Compression: zstd (40-70% reduction) +- Retention: 30 days auto-cleanup +- Target: Backblaze B2 bucket `jg-nextcloud` + +**Files Backed Up:** +- Database: `/var/lib/mysql/nextcloud` → 203 MB +- Files: `/mnt/nextcloud-data` → ~1.3 GB +- Total: ~1.5 GB compressed + +## 📋 Installation Locations + +``` +/opt/nextcloud-backup/ +├── nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh ← Main script +├── .env ← Configuration +└── .backups/ + ├── logs/ ← Backup logs + └── .backup-state.json ← State tracking + +/etc/nextcloud-backup/ +└── b2-credentials.env ← B2 API keys (chmod 600) + +/etc/systemd/system/ +├── nextcloud-backup.service +└── nextcloud-backup.timer +``` + +## 🔧 Common Commands + +```bash +# Check backup status +sudo systemctl status nextcloud-backup.timer + +# View recent logs +sudo tail -f /opt/nextcloud-backup/.backups/logs/backup_*.log + +# Manual backup +sudo /opt/nextcloud-backup/nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh incremental + +# List backups in B2 +sudo /root/.local/share/pipx/venvs/b2/bin/b2 ls --recursive "b2://jg-nextcloud/nextcloud-backups/" + +# View systemd logs +sudo journalctl -u nextcloud-backup.service -n 50 +``` + +## 📊 Test Results + +✅ **First Backup:** April 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM CDT +- Database: 203 MB (compressed) +- Files: ~1.3 GB (compressed from 1.3TB) +- Upload: ✅ Both files successfully in B2 +- Duration: ~2 minutes + +✅ **Verification:** +- B2 credentials: Working +- Database backup: Valid +- File archive: Valid +- Systemd timer: Active and scheduled + +## 💰 Cost Analysis + +- **Storage:** $0.006 per GB/month (B2 rate) +- **Current backup:** ~1.5 GB +- **Monthly cost:** ~$0.01 +- **Annual cost:** ~$0.12 + +*Note: Costs assume 30-day retention and incremental backups* + +## 🔐 Security + +✅ B2 credentials: Stored securely (chmod 600) +✅ Database password: Protected in config +✅ No credentials in logs +✅ Automatic temp file cleanup +✅ Encrypted transmission to B2 + +## 📖 Getting Started + +### For First-Time Setup +1. Read: **DEPLOYMENT_REPORT.md** (overview of what was done) +2. Read: **README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md** (features & costs) +3. Check: **BACKUP_QUICK_START.md** (commands reference) + +### For Detailed Reference +- Read: **NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md** (complete guide) +- Use: **DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md** (validation steps) + +### For File Navigation +- See: **INDEX.md** (file guide & learning paths) + +## ⏰ Scheduled Backup + +- **When:** Daily at 2:00 AM CDT +- **Status:** ✅ Active and enabled +- **Next run:** Tomorrow at 2:04 AM +- **Type:** Incremental (smart, only changed files) + +## 🛠️ Maintenance + +**Daily:** +- Automated backup (no action needed) + +**Weekly:** +- Review logs for errors +- Check B2 bucket size + +**Monthly:** +- Test restore procedures +- Review B2 costs + +**Annually:** +- Rotate B2 credentials +- Full security audit + +## ❓ Troubleshooting + +See **NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md** for detailed troubleshooting. + +**Quick checks:** +```bash +# Check if timer is running +sudo systemctl status nextcloud-backup.timer + +# Check logs for errors +sudo journalctl -u nextcloud-backup.service -n 100 + +# Verify B2 auth +b2 account-info + +# Test manual backup +sudo /opt/nextcloud-backup/nextcloud-backup-to-backblaze.sh incremental +``` + +## 📞 Support Files + +| Document | Purpose | +|----------|---------| +| DEPLOYMENT_REPORT.md | What was done & test results | +| README_NEXTCLOUD_BACKUPS.md | Feature overview | +| BACKUP_QUICK_START.md | Quick reference | +| NEXTCLOUD_BACKBLAZE_SETUP.md | Detailed guide | +| DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md | Validation steps | +| INDEX.md | File navigation | + +## ✅ Success Indicators + +You'll know it's working when: +- ✅ Systemd timer shows "active (waiting)" +- ✅ Logs show backup starting at 2 AM +- ✅ Files appear in B2 bucket +- ✅ No errors in journalctl logs + +## 📝 Version Info + +- **Created:** April 25, 2026 +- **Status:** Production ready +- **Tested with:** Nextcloud 33.0.0 on Debian +- **Backup frequency:** Daily automatic +- **Uptime SLA:** Systemd persistent scheduling + +--- + +**For detailed deployment information, see DEPLOYMENT_REPORT.md** + +For questions or issues, refer to the comprehensive documentation included in this directory.