Guides
#This page gathers a collection of practical guides to help you use Plakar effectively. Each guide focuses on a specific topic, from basic setup to advanced configurations, so you can quickly find the instructions you need.
Learn how to configure and run the Plakar scheduler to automate backups.
Learn how to import configurations for stores, sources, and destinations in Plakar using the import command.
Create a Kloset Store on the filesystem using Plakar.
Expose a Kloset Store over HTTP using the plakar server command.
Learn how to exclude files from a backup in Plakar
The passphrase for accessing an encrypted Kloset Store can be stored in the environment, a file, or in the configuration. It can also be retrieved via an external command, for example your password manager.
Step-by-step guide to implement and install your own Plakar connector (importer) in Go.
Log in to unlock optional features like pre-built package installation and alerting.
How to install, upgrade, and remove Plakar integration packages.
Remove old snapshots from a Kloset store using age, tags, or retention policies.
Learn how to start and use the Plakar UI to browse snapshots, restore files, manage integrations, and view alerts.
How Kloset store passphrases work in Plakar and how to change the passphrase used by a Kloset store.
Guides on backing up and restoring MySQL database
Guides on backing up and restoring PostgreSQL databases
Guides on running backups in OVHcloud
Guides on running backups in Exoscale