For each backup service, the Backup History tab provides an overview of all backups performed. See what type of backup was done, how long it took, and how many records and files were backed up.
The Backup History Tab
The Backup History tab displays a comprehensive list of backups, including those with incomplete file downloads due to API limitations or errors. You can:
- Search for the objects. As you type, the options automatically filter.
- Filter the list by selecting All, Aborted, Label, Tag, or Status.
- Export the backup list as a CSV file.
The Backup History tab includes these columns:
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | The status of the backup (Success, Warning, or Error). |
| Type | The type of backup performed: synthetic full backup or full backup (see detailed descriptions below). |
| Started At | The date and time the backup was initiated. |
| Tag | Tags assigned to the backup. |
| Label | Labels assigned to the backup by the system or user. |
| Data Duration | The total time taken to backup the Data. |
| Items | The number of Records backed up and the number of Files backed up. |
Backup Types
Synthetic Full Backup: An incremental backup that merges with previous full or synthetic full backups to create an updated full backup. This backup reduces run time and API consumption, while maintaining all the benefits of a full backup.
Full Backup: A backup that copies the entire set of sObject data. While this backup takes longer than a synthetic full backup, done periodically, it ensures a high level of data integrity.
Status Definitions
- Success : Data backed up successfully.
Possible File statuses:
- Files backup completed.
- Files backup in progress.
- Files backup partially complete. Note
The number of files that can be backed up in a day has been reached. The binary files' backup continues on each consecutive day until all files are backed up.
- Warning : The backup contain warnings.
The warning can be in the Data backup, the File backup or both.
- Error : The backup contains errors.
The error can be in the Data backup, the File backup or both.
Export Backups to CSV
The option to export all backups to a CSV file is located on the Backup History tab.
- 1TB CSV Download Limit
- There is a 1TB CSV download limit. This limit can prevent you from running exports. You can use export-to-s3 option for large volumes of data. There is no size limit for exporting data to external endpoints.
Filtering Backups
Control which backups are displayed using the following options:
- All
- Label
- Tag
- Status - Warning
- Status - Error
- Status - Aborted
- Status - Successful
Object File Status
The Files column on a selected backup shows how many of the total number of files associated with the Object are backed up.
- Download a Backup in Backup and Restore for Salesforce to CSV
Get a comprehensive and easily accessible record of your backup data in a CSV file. Use separated metadata objects for integration with other systems or for data management tasks. Gain insights into your backup history and performance when you filter and analyze backup data.