Can I archive data directly to cloud storage?

Yes, the skill supports migrating data to major providers including Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage (GCS).

How does the skill ensure data integrity during migration?

The skill performs validation checks after migration and generates detailed reports to verify successful data transfer and compliance tracking.

Will the archival process cause application downtime?

No, the system is designed to implement zero-downtime migrations to ensure your primary application remains available while data is being moved.

Which databases are supported by this skill?

Currently, the skill supports automated archival processes for both PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.

Does this skill help with storage costs?

Yes, it utilizes compression techniques and moves data to lower-cost cold storage solutions to significantly reduce primary database storage expenses.

Database Archival System

Name: Database Archival System
Author: jeremylongshore

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Database Management

Automates the migration of historical database records to cold storage or archive tables to optimize performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

About

This skill streamlines the data lifecycle management process by identifying and moving historical records from primary PostgreSQL or MySQL databases to cost-effective storage solutions like Amazon S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud Storage. It enforces automated retention policies, implements data compression, and ensures zero-downtime migrations, making it essential for teams looking to reduce primary database size while maintaining regulatory compliance and historical data access.

Key Features

Automated retention policy enforcement and scheduling
Zero-downtime migration for PostgreSQL and MySQL
Compliance tracking and verification reporting
Cross-platform migration to S3, Azure Blob, and GCS
Data compression for optimized storage costs
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Setting up automated 90-day retention policies for user activity logs
Moving multi-year order history to S3 to improve primary query performance
Consolidating historical records into archive tables for regulatory audits

About

Key Features

Automated retention policy enforcement and scheduling
Zero-downtime migration for PostgreSQL and MySQL
Compliance tracking and verification reporting
Cross-platform migration to S3, Azure Blob, and GCS
Data compression for optimized storage costs
883 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Setting up automated 90-day retention policies for user activity logs
Moving multi-year order history to S3 to improve primary query performance
Consolidating historical records into archive tables for regulatory audits