## Short description <!-- add a short summary of what is being proposed --> The container registry meta db is not currently being considered for backup using the current backup and restore rake tasks https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/532507 This feature is [committed to be GA by Q4](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/532507#note_2511480980) so we need to create a backup and restore solution for customers. ## Connection to technical roadmap <!-- Link to https://infra-roadmap-c6d14f.gitlab.io/ items, such as https://infra-roadmap-c6d14f.gitlab.io/#project-durability_unified_backup_restore In the technical roadmap [YAML](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/infra-roadmap/-/blob/main/data/stage-data_access.yml), explain how the project aligns with stated goals of the company. Which goal(s) is it helping along? - [FY26-28 Platforms strategy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E5T9TSkqxWkvCpWNbfrqmEFM5sXMO4HT-D22m_QjfyA/edit?tab=t.0) - [FY26 Data Access Product Outcomes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ymSJU24RkSC7n4YzuwYgQj6F8Yx_rNsSBk-2hIgkxI4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lun6ty6cqwk6) - [FY26 plan from Bill](https://university.gitlab.com/learn/course/draft-fy26-company-memo/main/fy26-company-memo?client=internal-team-members&page=3) - [Data Access Vision](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/infrastructure-platforms/data-access/#vision) Don't forget to link back this epic from the yml. --> ## Expected impact <!-- What will happen? How will it be measured? --> - Meet customer requirements for backup and restore that includes the Registry meta db. ## Exit criteria <!-- When is it done? Prevent scope creep by defining it here! --> 1. We can backup and restore the container registry db in both Omnibus and CNG environments 1. Registry meta-database is part of our automated backup and restore testing ## Participants @ibaum @vespian_gl ## Timeline and Effort <!-- How much time do we think it'll take to complete? Wild guesses are appropriate here! We can always iterate on any section here. --> <!-- DO NOT EDIT BELOW - Used for the epic status automation bot --> <!-- STATUS NOTE START --> ## Status 2026-04-16 This was the final week for the project. We cleared up some edits on the documentation, and closed any outstanding issues. :clock1: **total hours spent this week by all contributors**: 4 :tada: **achievements**: - Documentation issues were completed and closed: - https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/data-access/durability/gitlab-backup-cli/-/work_items/94+ - https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/data-access/durability/gitlab-backup-cli/-/work_items/93+ _Copied from https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/21179#note_3255436118_ <!-- STATUS NOTE END -->