S3 Backup Settings
Overview
S3 Backup Settings — Business Overview
S3 Backup Settings is used in Dafater to safeguard your organization’s critical business data by defining where and how system backups are stored in a secure external location. Its main purpose is to ensure business continuity, data protection, and regulatory compliance by keeping reliable copies of your operational data outside the primary system.
What S3 Backup Settings Is Used For
From a business perspective, S3 Backup Settings allows an organization to:
- Protect important business records such as financial data, employee information, customer details, and transaction history
- Ensure data can be restored quickly in case of system failure, accidental deletion, or other disruptions
- Meet internal policies or external compliance requirements related to data retention and disaster recovery
In simple terms, it defines the rules and destination for automated backups so the business can recover without major downtime or data loss.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using S3 Backup Settings, the business should ensure:
- A decision has been made on where backups will be stored externally (approved by management or IT governance)
- Access details for the external storage location are available and authorized
- Backup responsibility is clearly assigned (for example, IT admin, system administrator, or operations manager)
- Data protection and retention policies are defined, including how long backups should be kept
These prerequisites ensure that backups are not only created, but also align with company policies and risk management plans.
Typical Workflow and Business Process Fit
A common business workflow involving S3 Backup Settings looks like this:
Initial Setup
An authorized user defines the backup destination and basic rules in S3 Backup Settings.Ongoing Operations
Dafater automatically saves copies of business data based on the defined settings, without daily manual effort.Monitoring and Review
Periodically, responsible staff review the settings to ensure backups are running as expected and still meet business needs.Recovery (When Needed)
If data is lost or corrupted, backups created through S3 Backup Settings are used to restore operations quickly.
This process supports uninterrupted business operations and reduces operational risk.
Key Business Scenarios Where It Is Essential
S3 Backup Settings is especially important in the following situations:
- Business continuity planning – Preparing for system outages, cyber incidents, or human error
- Audit and compliance – Demonstrating that the organization has proper data protection measures in place
- Growth and scaling – Ensuring data safety as transaction volume and user activity increase
- Remote or multi-location operations – Keeping centralized, secure backups regardless of where teams work
In all these cases, reliable backups protect both revenue and reputation.
Important Considerations for Users
When using S3 Backup Settings, business users should keep in mind:
- Backups should be reviewed regularly to confirm they are up to date
- Access to backup settings should be restricted to trusted roles only
- Backup storage costs should be monitored as data volume grows
- Backup policies should align with legal, regulatory, and internal data retention requirements
By managing S3 Backup Settings carefully, organizations using Dafater can ensure their data remains safe, accessible, and compliant—supporting long-term stability and confidence in daily operations.
Basic Information
- Module: Integrations
- Document Type: Other
- Type: Single (Configuration)
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| enabled | Enable Automatic Backup | Check | - | Enable automatic Dafater database and file backups to S3 storage | |
| accesskeyid | Access Key ID | Data | ✓ | - | S3 access key identifier used by Dafater for authentication |
| secretaccesskey | Access Key Secret | Password | ✓ | - | Confidential S3 secret key allowing Dafater secure backup access |
| notify_email | Send Notifications To | Data | ✓ | - | Email addresses to receive Dafater backup status notifications |
| sendemailforsuccessfulbackup | Send Email for Successful Backup | Check | - | Send notification emails when Dafater backups complete successfully | |
| bucket | Bucket Name | Data | ✓ | - | Target S3 bucket where Dafater backups are stored |
| endpoint_url | Endpoint URL | Data | - | Custom S3 endpoint URL for Dafater backup connections | |
| frequency | Backup Frequency | Select | ✓ | Daily, Weekly, Monthly, None | Defines how often Dafater automatically performs S3 backups |
| backup_files | Backup Files | Check | - | Include site files along with Dafater database backups |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |