> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vectra.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85.md).

# Backup and restore (v8.5+)

- [Introduction and changes](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/introduction-and-changes.md): Backup and Restore introduction and changes from earlier versions.
- [Backup and restore FAQ](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/backup-and-restore-faq.md): Frequently asked questions about backup and restore.
- [Migration from earlier versions](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/migration-from-earlier-versions.md): Guidance for customers migrating from earlier versions of backup and restore.
- [Scheduling backups and running manual backups](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/scheduling-and-manual-backups.md): How to schedule backups and run backups manually.
- [Configuring external targets](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/configuring-external-targets.md): How to configure external targets including SCP, SFTP, and S3. Brain to Brain backups. Rotating old backups. Testing, renaming, and removing external backup targets.
- [Restoring backups](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/restoring-backups.md): Guidance for restoring backups and deleting older backup versions.
- [Troubleshooting and additional commands](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/troubleshooting-and-additional-commands.md): Additional backup and restore related commands and troubleshooting advice.
- [All commands (syntax examples)](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/backup-restore-dr/backup-and-restore-v85/all-commands-syntax-examples.md): Examples of all backup and restore related commands.


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