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This article provides step-by-step procedure to perform point-in-time recoveries in flexible server using backups. You can perform either to a latest restore point or a custom restore point within your retention period.
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This article provides a step-by-step procedure for using the Azure portal to perform point-in-time recoveries in a flexible server through backups. You can perform this procedure to the latest restore point or to a custom restore point within your retention period.
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## Pre-requisites
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## Prerequisites
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To complete this how-to guide, you need:
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To complete this how-to guide, you need Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server. The procedure is also applicable for a flexible server that's configured with zone redundancy.
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- You must have an Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server. The same procedure is also applicable for flexible server configured with zone redundancy.
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## Restore to the latest restore point
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## Restoring to the latest restore point
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server to the latest restore point by using an existing backup:
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server using an existing backup.
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose the flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose your flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
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2. Click **Overview** from the left panel and click **Restore**
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2. Select **Overview** from the left pane, and then select **Restore**.
:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/restore-overview.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a server overview and the Restore button.":::
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3. Restore page will be shown with an option to choose between the latest restore point and Custom restore point.
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3.Under **Source details**, select **Latest restore point (Now)**.
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4. Select **Latest restore point** and provide a new server name in the **Restore to new server** field. You can optionally choose the Availability zone to restore to.
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4.Under **Server details**, for **Name**, provide a server name. For **Availability zone**, you can optionally choose an availability zone to restore to.
:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/restore-latest.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows selections for restoring to the latest restore point.":::
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6.A notification will be shown that the restore operation has been initiated.
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5. Select **OK**. A notification shows that the restore operation has started.
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## Restoring to a custom restore point
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## Restore to a custom restore point
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server using an existing backup.
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server to a custom restore point by using an existing backup:
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1.In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose your flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose the flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
2. Select **Overview** from the left pane, and then select **Restore**.
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:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/restore-overview.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a server overview and the Restore button.":::
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3. Restore page will be shown with an option to choose between the latest restore point, custom restore point and fast restore point.
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4. Under **Source details**, choose **Select a custom restore point**.
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4. Choose **Custom restore point**.
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5. Select date and time and provide a new server name in the **Restore to new server** field. Provide a new server name and you can optionally choose the **Availability zone** to restore to.
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5. Under **Server details**, for **Name**, provide a server name. For **Availability zone**, you can optionally choose an availability zone to restore to.
:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/restore-custom-2.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows selections for restoring to a custom restore point.":::
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6. Click **OK**.
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7. A notification will be shown that the restore operation has been initiated.
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6. Select **OK**. A notification shows that the restore operation has started.
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## Restoring using fast restore
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## Restore by using fast restore
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server using a fast restore option.
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Follow these steps to restore your flexible server by using a fast restore option:
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1.In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose your flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose the flexible server that you want to restore the backup from.
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2. Click **Overview** from the left panel and click **Restore**
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2.Select **Overview** from the left pane, and then select **Restore**.
:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/restore-overview.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows a server overview and the Restore button.":::
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3. Restore page will be shown with an option to choose between the latest restore point, custom restore point and fast restore point.
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4. Under **Source details**, choose **Select Fast restore point (Restore using full backup only)**. For **Fast Restore point (UTC)**, select the full backup of your choice.
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4. Choose **Fast restore point (Restore using full backup only)**.
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5. Select full backup of your choice from the Fast Restore Point drop-down. Provide a **new server name** and you can optionally choose the **Availability zone** to restore to.
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5. Under **Server details**, for **Name**, provide a server name. For **Availability zone**, you can optionally choose an availability zone to restore to.
:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/fast-restore.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows selections for a fast restore point.":::
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6. Click **OK**.
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6.Select **OK**. A notification shows that the restore operation has started.
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7. A notification will be shown that the restore operation has been initiated.
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## Perform geo-restore
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## Performing Geo-Restore
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If your source server is configured with geo-redundant backup, you can restore the servers in a paired region.
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If your source server is configured with geo-redundant backup, you can restore the servers in a paired region. Note that, for the first time restore, please wait at least 1 hour after the source server is created.
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> [!NOTE]
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> For the first time that you perform a geo-restore, wait at least one hour after you create the source server.
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1.In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose your flexible server that you want to geo-restore the backup from.
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), choose the flexible server that you want to geo-restore the backup from.
3. Under **Source details**, for **Geo-redundant restore (preview)**, select the **Restore to paired region** checkbox.
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4. The region and the database versions are pre-selected. It will be restored to the last available data at the paired region. You can choose the **Availability zone** in the region to restore to.
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:::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-restore-server-portal/geo-restore-choose-checkbox.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the option for restoring to a paired region for geo-redundant restore.":::
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4. Under **Server details**, the region and the database version are pre-selected. The server will be restored to the last available data at the paired region. For **Availability zone**, you can optionally choose an availability zone to restore to.
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5. Select **OK**. A notification shows that the restore operation has started.
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5.By default, the backups for the restored server are configured with Geo-redundant backup. If you do not want geo-redundant backup, you can click**Configure Server** and uncheck the Geo-redundant backup.
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By default, the backups for the restored server are configured with geo-redundant backup. If you don't want geo-redundant backup, you can select**Configure Server** and then clear the **Restore to paired region** checkbox.
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6.If the source server is configured with **private access**, you can only restore to another VNET in the remote region. You can either choose an existing VNET or create a new VNET and restore your server into that VNET.
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If the source server is configured with *private access*, you can restore only to another virtual network in the remote region. You can either choose an existing virtual network or create a new virtual network and restore your server into that.
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## Next steps
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-Learn about [business continuity](./concepts-business-continuity.md)
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-Learn about [zoneredundant high availability](./concepts-high-availability.md)
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-Learn about [backup and recovery](./concepts-backup-restore.md)
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- Learn about [business continuity](./concepts-business-continuity.md).
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- Learn about [zone-redundant high availability](./concepts-high-availability.md).
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- Learn about [backup and recovery](./concepts-backup-restore.md).
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