How Do I Restore a Database Snapshot in Spinup?

Spinup allows you to deploy a new database from a previously saved snapshot. This can be useful if your current database becomes corrupted or if you need a duplicate for testing or development.

• Snapshots are created automatically every night and retained for 14 days.

• You can also create on-demand snapshots at any time.

• Snapshots cannot overwrite existing databases — they must be restored as new databases.

Tip: For long-term or more flexible backups, consider using tools like mysqldump (MySQL) or pg_dump (PostgreSQL).

1. Log in to Spinup

   • Visit https://spinup.internal.yale.edu and sign in with your Yale NetID.

2. Navigate to Your Database

   • Go to the database you'd like to restore from.

3. Open the Snapshots Panel

   • Click the Manage Snapshots button on the database page.

4. Deploy the Snapshot

   • Locate the snapshot you want to use.

   • Click the rocket icon next to the snapshot, then select Deploy Snapshot.

5. Create the New Database

   • You'll be taken to the Create Database screen, pre-filled with snapshot information.

   • Click Create Database to deploy the snapshot as a new database.

• You cannot change the database version or disk size during a snapshot restore.

• Your original database remains unchanged — delete it manually if no longer needed.

• Make sure to update your applications to point to the new database endpoint if switching over.

• How do I connect to a Spinup DocumentDB database?

• How Do I Create a Server Snapshot?

• How Do I Create a Server Image?

• How Do I Restore a Server Snapshot?

• Resources Available in Spinup

• Email: spinup@yale.edu

• Slack: #spinup channel

Keeping regular snapshots and backups ensures your data is protected and easily recoverable in case of issues.