How to Restore Database Backup: Complete Recovery Guide

Database Restoration Essentials

Knowing how to restore your database backups is just as important as creating them. This guide covers restoration procedures for all major database types using Database Vault.

How to Restore Backups with Database Vault

Step 1: Access Your Backups

Navigate to your database in Database Vault and view available backups:

Database Vault backup list showing available backups

Step 2: Download or Restore Backup

Choose to download the backup file

Warning: Restore Will Overwrite Data

Restoring a backup will replace all existing data in your target database. Always backup your current database before restoring an older backup.

Database-Specific Restore Procedures

PostgreSQL Restore

Use pg_restore or psql to restore PostgreSQL backups.

psql -d database_name -f backup_file.sql

MongoDB Restore

Use mongorestore to restore MongoDB backups.

mongorestore --uri="mongodb://..." /path/to/backup

Firebase Restore

Import Firebase backups using the Firebase Admin SDK or Firebase Console import feature.

Restore Best Practices

Test Restores Regularly

Regularly test your restore procedures to ensure backups are valid and restoration works correctly.

Backup Before Restoring

Always create a backup of your current database before restoring an older backup.

Restore to Test Environment First

Test restores in a development or staging environment before restoring to production.