AWS EBS Backup and Recovery Guide 2025: Snapshots, DLM, and AWS Backup
What’s New in 2025
Key Updates and Changes
- AWS Backup Integration: Centralized backup management with deletion protection
- Enhanced DLM: Cron expressions, multi-schedule policies (up to 4 per policy)
- Cross-Region Automation: Automated snapshot copying across 3 regions
- Incremental Cross-Region: Optimized data transfer for regional copies
- EventBridge Integration: Real-time snapshot event monitoring
Major Improvements
- Snapshot Locking: Prevent accidental deletion with retention locks
- Fast Snapshot Restore: Pre-warm snapshots for instant recovery
- Archive Tier: 75% cost savings for long-term retention
- Recycle Bin: Recover accidentally deleted snapshots
- Tags-Based Automation: Enhanced tag-based lifecycle management
Understanding what AWS provides for backing up EBS volumes is an important concept for DevOps. In 2025, AWS offers multiple sophisticated options for automating and managing backups.