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Database backups are very important in an environment as these backups will help administrators recover the data at a faster pace in case of failures such database failures, system crashes, hardware failures or if users delete data accidentally. Backups are also essential as a safeguard before upgrading a MySQL installation, and they can be used to transfer a MySQL installation to another system or to set up replica servers. Frequent backup failures can cause data non-sync and increase the risk of data loss when disaster strikes. Therefore, it is essential for the administrators to closely monitor how well backups are performed in a MySQL installation. The MySQLBackupStTest helps in this regard!

This test helps administrators figure out the count of backups that failed and the count of backups that were completed successfully. In addition, this test reveals the count of backups that are currently running in the target environment. This test also helps administrators figure out the maximum time duration for a backup to be completed. Using the detailed diagnostics offered by this test, administrators can identify the backup type that is responsible for more backup failures.

Outputs of the test : One set of results for the target database server instance being monitored.

Measurement	Description	Measurement Unit	Interpretation
SuccessBackup	Indicates the total number of backups that were successful.	Number
FailedBackup	Indicates the number of backups that failed.	Number	Use the detailed diagnosis of this measure to figure out the backup type that is failing more frequently.
RunningBackup	Indicates the number of backups that are currently running.	Number	The detailed diagnosis of this measure lists the Backup ID, Start time, End time, Duration(minutes), Binary log file, Backup type, Lock time, Backup state, Error message, Current backup time, Current Backup state and Backup state details.
MaxSuccessBackupDuration	Indicates the maximum time taken for a backup to complete successfully.	Minutes	The detailed diagnosis of this measure lists the Backup ID, Start time, End time, Duration(minutes), Binary log file, Backup type, Lock time, Backup state, Error message, Current backup time, Current Backup state and Backup state details.