AWS Backup Tags
Cloudaware Backup & Replication uses tags to identify backup intent, retention, replication targets, and storage behavior. Exact tag keys can vary by implementation, but the patterns below describe the expected policy model.
Backup Policy Tag
Example:
gig-backup=3d-10w-12m
Meaning:
3dkeeps 3 daily backups.10wkeeps 10 weekly backups.12mkeeps 12 monthly backups.
Replication Policy Tag
Example:
gig-replicate=2@us-west-1;3@eu-west-1
Meaning:
- Keep 2 recent copies in
us-west-1. - Keep 3 recent copies in
eu-west-1.
Recommended Supporting Tags
Use supporting tags to make backup status easy to filter and report:
| Tag | Purpose |
|---|---|
Environment | Separates production, staging, development, and test workloads. |
Application | Identifies the application or business service. |
Owner | Identifies the responsible team or person. |
ServiceTier | Maps assets to RPO/RTO and retention standards. |
DataClassification | Identifies sensitive or regulated workloads. |
Validation Rules
When backups do not run as expected, check that:
- The tag key is present on the asset or inherited from the expected parent object.
- The value matches the expected format.
- Region names are valid.
- Tag governance rules or organization policies do not block Cloudaware from reading or writing required tags.