After you create a backup schedule as described in Enable a backup schedule for the Salt Master node using Backupninja, you may also need to create an instant backup of your Salt Master node.
To create an instant backup of the Salt Master node using Backupninja:
Verify that you have completed the steps described in Enable a backup schedule for the Salt Master node using Backupninja.
Log in to the Salt Master node.
Move local files to the backupninja server using rsync.
For example:
backupninja -n --run /etc/backup.d/200.backup.rsync
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