Periodic backup automations for project data

Purpose

1.1. Ensure all project data, including CAD files, calculation sheets, test results, and design documents, are backed up regularly to prevent data loss in aeronautical engineering environments.
1.2. Enable compliance with industry regulations and standards by automating secure data backup to designated locations at fixed intervals.
1.3. Maintain data availability for distributed engineering teams and support fast recovery in case of accidental deletion, hardware failure, or cyber incidents.
1.4. Enhance audit readiness by producing immutable, timestamped backup logs and automated retention handling.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Scheduled time triggers: Daily, weekly, or monthly intervals.
2.2. On new or modified files in designated project directories.
2.3. Detection of new project milestones or phase completion.
2.4. Post-commit or pull in version-control repositories.
2.5. Custom webhook events from engineering project management systems.

Platform Variants

3.1. Google Drive
• API: `Files: create` and `Files: update` functions for uploading, versioning, and organizing backup folders.
• Sample configuration: OAuth2 connection, specify backup directory, enable file overwrite/versioning.
3.2. Dropbox
• API: `files/upload` endpoint with timestamped folder naming for structured backups.
• Sample configuration: Use folder paths like `/AeronauticsBackups/YYYY-MM-DD/`.
3.3. Microsoft OneDrive
• API: `DriveItem: upload` for new documents and updated versions.
• Sample configuration: Application registration, select project folders, scheduled upload interval.
3.4. Box
• Feature/Setting: `Files: Upload/Update` with file triggers or scheduled flow.
• Configure folder collaboration and file retention periods.
3.5. AWS S3
• API: `PutObject` and `Lifecycle` rules for regular backups and retention control.
• Configure bucket policies for encryption and access.
3.6. Azure Blob Storage
• API: `Put Blob` and backup container naming using date stamps.
• Sample: SAS token, assign access tier (hot, cool, archive).
3.7. GitHub
• API: `Repos: Create commit`/`Push`, or Actions to trigger repo backups.
• Configure workflow file for scheduled pushes to backup branch or repo.
3.8. GitLab
• API: `Project export` endpoint or scheduled pipeline for backups.
• Use access token, specify export path and timing.
3.9. Backblaze B2
• API: `b2_upload_file` and `b2_create_bucket` for project-specific backup containers.
• Use application keys and periodic upload script.
3.10. Wasabi
• API: S3-compatible `PUT` to designated buckets; configure scheduled tasks for backup jobs.
• Set retention and replication policy.
3.11. Synology NAS
• Feature: `Hyper Backup` with remote/cloud targets via SMB, FTP, S3.
• Configure scheduled backup task and rotation policy.
3.12. Azure DevOps
• API: `Backup` service hook or CI/CD pipeline with explicit artifact backup steps.
• Define backup job in pipeline YAML.
3.13. Atlassian Confluence
• API: `Export Content API` with regular snapshot of space/documentation.
• Connect with cloud storage upload for retention.
3.14. Autodesk BIM 360
• API: `GET/download` for project files and `PUT` to cloud backup destination.
• Schedule API calls for periodic retrievals.
3.15. OwnCloud
• API: `WebDAV` for batch file transfer to backup directory.
• Use cron jobs or triggers for regular backups.
3.16. NextCloud
• API: `Files Upload` endpoint with periodic sync scripts.
• Enable server-side encryption and file versioning.
3.17. DigitalOcean Spaces
• S3-compatible API: `PUT Object`, use signed URL for backup automations.
• Configure lifecycle policy for automated clean-up.
3.18. Acronis Cyber Protect
• Feature: Scheduled cloud backup tasks, application-level encryption.
• Set plan for engineering project files and enable backup verification.
3.19. Veeam Backup & Replication
• Feature: Scheduled backup jobs targeting shared storage or cloud.
• Use application-level backup policies for file shares.
3.20. IBM Cloud Object Storage
• API: `put_object` for incremental project backups, configure policy for multi-region replication.
• Enable identity authentication for access.
3.21. Egnyte
• API: `Upload` with backup folders named by timestamp/project ID.
• Configure webhooks to monitor backup process.

Benefits

4.1. Continuous, reliable protection of critical aeronautics project assets.
4.2. No manual intervention required; reduces operational workload and risk.
4.3. Supports strict confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements.
4.4. Enables flexible, multi-location backup based on organizational needs.
4.5. Streamlines compliance with regulatory mandates and internal security policies.
4.6. Facilitates disaster recovery by ensuring rapid and comprehensive restore options.
4.7. Generates clear audit trails and backup reports for management reviews.