Updated on 2024-11-11 GMT+08:00

Data Protection

GaussDB provides a series of methods and features to ensure data security and reliability.

Table 1 Methods for data security

Method

Description

Reference

Transmission encryption (HTTPS)

HTTP and HTTPS are both supported, but HTTPS is recommended for enhanced security.

Making an API Request

Data backup

You can back up and restore databases to ensure data reliability.

Working with Backups

Critical operation protection

With this function enabled, the system authenticates user's identity when they perform any risky operations like deleting an instance. This enhances the protection for your data and configuration.

Introduction to Sensitive Operation Protection

SSL

You can use SSL to encrypt the connection between GaussDB and the client. It ensures the privacy, authentication, and integrity of Internet communications.

SSL Connection

Deletion protection

GaussDB moves all deleted instances to the recycle bin. You can restore a DB instance that was deleted up to 7 days ago from the recycle bin.

Rebuilding a Deleted Instance