Cross-region AWS Backup using CDK

Question

Hi,

I'm creating a backup plan [using CDK](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/v2/docs/aws-cdk-lib.aws_backup-readme.html) and would like to also copy the resources to another region, pretty much as it's documented [here for the AWS Console](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/cross-region-backup.html).

I couldn't find a "copy to destination" option in CDK or Cfn resources though. Is that option not supported?

Sravan S · Answer

Copy option is supported in CDK and CFN.

CDK:https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/v2/docs/aws-cdk-lib.aws_backup-readme.html

Rules can also specify to copy recovery points to another Backup Vault using copyActions. Copied recovery points can optionally have moveToColdStorageAfter and deleteAfter configured.

declare const plan: backup.BackupPlan;
declare const secondaryVault: backup.BackupVault;
plan.addRule(new backup.BackupPlanRule({
  copyActions: [{
    destinationBackupVault: secondaryVault,
    moveToColdStorageAfter: Duration.days(30),
    deleteAfter: Duration.days(120),
  }]
}));

For CFN:https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/aws-backup-cloudformation-template/

DestinationBackupVaultArn: arn:aws:backup:us-west-2:111222333444:backup-vault:Default
                  Lifecycle:
                   DeleteAfterDays: 14

Cross-region AWS Backup using CDK

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