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task_number: 40
status: open
priority: P3
owner: Michael
created: 2026-01-01
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task_number: 40

# World Backup Automation

**Status:** Planning  
**Priority:** Tier 3 - Disaster Recovery  
**Time:** 1-2 hours  
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16

## Overview
Automated backup system for Minecraft world data. Scheduled backups with retention policy and off-server storage.

## Requirements
- Automated daily backups
- Retention: 7 daily, 4 weekly, 3 monthly
- Compression (zip/tar.gz)
- Off-server storage
- Pterodactyl API integration
- Restoration procedures

## Implementation
- Python backup script
- Cron scheduling
- S3 or NextCloud storage
- Discord notifications

## Success Criteria
- ✅ Automated backups running
- ✅ Retention policy enforced
- ✅ Off-server storage configured
- ✅ Restoration tested

**Fire + Frost + Foundation** 💙🔥❄️