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How Can I Check and Clear My GaussDB(for MySQL) Backup Space?

The GaussDB(for MySQL) backup space stores automated backups and manual backups. You can check the backup space usage in the Storage/Backup Space area on the GaussDB(for MySQL) console and clear the backup space as needed.

Checking the GaussDB(for MySQL) Backup Space Usage

  1. Log in to the management console.
  2. Click in the upper left corner and select a region and project.
  3. Click in the upper left corner of the page, choose Databases > GaussDB(for MySQL).
  4. On the Instances page, click the instance name to go to the Basic Information page.
  5. Check the backup space usage in the Storage/Backup Space area.

    Figure 1 Checking the backup space usage

    • There are full and incremental backups of a DB instance in the backup space.
    • Free backup storage space of the same size as your purchased storage space are provided.

Clearing the GaussDB(for MySQL) backup space

  • Automated full and incremental backups

    Automated backups cannot be manually deleted. You need to change the backup cycle by referring to Modifying a Same-Region Backup Policy. The backup files that have expired will be deleted.

  • Manual full backups

    You can manually delete manual backups. For details, see Deleting a Manual Backup.

Parent topic: Backups