Backing up MySQL DB on Linux VM

[JasonPGTF]

I'm trying to configure a mysql database backup on several Linux VMs. Currently the backup for these VMs are just normal VM snapshot backups. How do I create backup jobs for mysql databases? Do I need to install Veeam agent on my Linux VMs?

[HannesK]

Hello,
there are three options for application consistent backup

1) use the Veeam Agent for Linux
2) use scripts as described in the whitepaper: https://www.veeam.com/wp-consistent-pro ... riadb.html
3) shutdown the database before taking the snapshot

Note: all options are still image based backups. I do not suggest file-level-based database backup.

Best regards,
Hannes