The database portion of backup scope covers the flightctl schema and its data tables. For a single archive that includes the database, PKI, and service configuration, use flightctl-backup. For more information about backing up the full server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, see Additional resources.

When you manage PostgreSQL separately, back up the flightctl database and all its application data tables, including the following:

• Data: Devices, fleets, organizations, templates, and related records
• Schema: Table definitions and migrations that match your installed Red Hat Edge Manager release
• Security metadata: Database roles, grants, and users required for the application to access the database

The database runs as part of the Flight Control services you manage with systemctl on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux host (for example, under flightctl.target). Use backup tools such as logical dumps or filesystem snapshots. Ensure you can restore a consistent copy of the flightctl database.