From 316ed1b4663083cfa0a606ccdf372a0f365552c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ziyi Fan <zyfan@alauda.io>
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:47 +0800
Subject: [PATCH 1/3] docs: add HowTo for MinIO to Ceph RGW backup and restore
 via VolSync

---
 ..._between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 143 ++++++++++++++++++
 ..._between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 143 ++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 286 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
 create mode 100644 docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md

diff --git a/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+---
+kind:
+   - How To
+products: 
+   - Alauda Container Platform
+ProductsVersion:
+   - 4.1.0,4.2.x
+---
+<!-- Document is a solutions by explaining how to perform a specific task or achieve a goal -->
+# [How to] Backup and Restore Data between MinIO and Ceph RGW via VolSync
+
+## Purpose
+
+This manual describes how to perform S3-to-S3 data synchronization between MinIO and Ceph RGW using the `rclone` tool built into the VolSync image. This solution has been verified in the ACP environment and is suitable for data backup, cross-storage migration, and disaster recovery.
+
+## Resolution
+
+### 1. Overview
+The solution utilizes the `rclone` tool integrated in the VolSync Operator image to perform S3 protocol data synchronization via Kubernetes Jobs. It supports both full and incremental synchronization.
+
+**Note**: This is **not** PVC-based replication (ReplicationSource/Destination), but direct data transfer at the object storage protocol layer (S3-to-S3).
+
+### 2. Use Cases
+- **Data Backup**: Periodically backup object data from MinIO to Ceph RGW.
+- **Data Migration**: Move business data from MinIO to Ceph RGW or vice-versa.
+- **Disaster Recovery**: Recover data from Ceph RGW in case of MinIO failure.
+
+### 3. Prerequisites
+- VolSync Operator installed in the cluster.
+- `kubectl` access and network connectivity from Job Pods to both MinIO and Ceph RGW endpoints.
+- MinIO and Ceph RGW credentials (Access Key / Secret Key).
+- **The target Ceph RGW must be dedicated for this migration and should be empty before the first full synchronization.**
+
+### 4. Environment Preparation
+Export the following variables based on your environment:
+```bash
+export CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME="<CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME>"
+export RGW_USER_NAME="<RGW_USER_NAME>"
+export WORK_NAMESPACE="<WORK_NAMESPACE>"
+export MINIO_ENDPOINT="<MINIO_ENDPOINT>"
+export RGW_ENDPOINT="<RGW_ENDPOINT>"
+export OPERATOR_VERSION="<OPERATOR_VERSION>"
+export VOLSYNC_IMAGE="build-harbor.alauda.cn/acp/volsync:${OPERATOR_VERSION}"
+export MINIO_ACCESS_KEY="<MINIO_ACCESS_KEY>"
+export MINIO_SECRET_KEY="<MINIO_SECRET_KEY>"
+```
+
+### 5. Setup
+Create a dedicated user in the `rook-ceph` namespace and retrieve credentials:
+```yaml
+apiVersion: ceph.rook.io/v1
+kind: CephObjectStoreUser
+metadata:
+  name: <RGW_USER_NAME>
+  namespace: rook-ceph
+spec:
+  store: <CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME>
+  displayName: "VolSync Backup User"
+  capabilities:
+    bucket: "*"
+```
+Retrieve RGW credentials:
+```bash
+RGW_SECRET_NAME=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get cephobjectstoreuser "${RGW_USER_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.status.info.secretName}')
+RGW_ACCESS_KEY=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get secret "${RGW_SECRET_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.data.AccessKey}' | base64 -d)
+RGW_SECRET_KEY=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get secret "${RGW_SECRET_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.data.SecretKey}' | base64 -d)
+export RGW_ACCESS_KEY RGW_SECRET_KEY
+```
+
+### 6. Backup Operation
+#### 6.1 Create rclone Config Secret
+```bash
+kubectl create namespace "${WORK_NAMESPACE}" --dry-run=client -o yaml | kubectl apply -f -
+kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: Secret
+metadata:
+  name: volsync-rclone-backup-config
+  namespace: ${WORK_NAMESPACE}
+type: Opaque
+stringData:
+  rclone.conf: |
+    [source-minio]
+    type = s3
+    provider = Minio
+    access_key_id = ${MINIO_ACCESS_KEY}
+    secret_access_key = ${MINIO_SECRET_KEY}
+    endpoint = ${MINIO_ENDPOINT}
+    no_check_certificate = true
+
+    [dest-ceph]
+    type = s3
+    provider = Ceph
+    access_key_id = ${RGW_ACCESS_KEY}
+    secret_access_key = ${RGW_SECRET_KEY}
+    endpoint = ${RGW_ENDPOINT}
+    list_version = 2
+EOF
+```
+
+#### 6.2 Execute Backup Job
+```bash
+kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
+apiVersion: batch/v1
+kind: Job
+metadata:
+  name: minio-to-ceph-backup
+  namespace: ${WORK_NAMESPACE}
+spec:
+  template:
+    spec:
+      restartPolicy: Never
+      containers:
+        - name: rclone
+          image: ${VOLSYNC_IMAGE}
+          command: ["rclone"]
+          args: ["sync", "source-minio:", "dest-ceph:", "--progress", "--fast-list", "--metadata"]
+          env:
+            - name: RCLONE_CONFIG
+              value: "/config/rclone.conf"
+          volumeMounts:
+            - name: config-volume
+              mountPath: /config
+              readOnly: true
+      volumes:
+        - name: config-volume
+          secret:
+            secretName: volsync-rclone-backup-config
+EOF
+```
+
+### 7. Restore Operation
+The restore process is the reverse of the backup process.
+1. Create a Secret with `rclone.conf` containing `source-ceph` and `dest-minio`.
+2. Run a Job with `rclone sync source-ceph: dest-minio:`.
+
+### 8. Important Notes
+- **Sync Risk**: `rclone sync` deletes files in the destination that are not present in the source.
+- **Silence Writing**: Stop business writes before the final cutover.
+
+## Related Information
+- [VolSync Documentation](https://volsync.readthedocs.io/)
+- [rclone S3 Documentation](https://rclone.org/s3/)
diff --git a/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..302e4031
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+---
+kind:
+   - How To
+products: 
+   - Alauda Container Platform
+ProductsVersion:
+   - 4.1.0,4.2.x
+---
+<!-- Document is a solutions by explaining how to perform a specific task or achieve a goal -->
+# [How to] 基于 VolSync 实现 MinIO 到 Ceph RGW 的数据备份与恢复
+
+## Purpose
+
+本手册详细介绍了如何使用 VolSync 镜像内置的 `rclone` 工具，在 MinIO 与 Ceph RGW 之间进行 S3 到 S3 的数据同步。本方案已在 ACP 环境中完成全流程验证，适用于数据备份、跨存储迁移及灾难恢复场景。
+
+## Resolution
+
+### 1. 概述
+本方案利用 VolSync Operator 镜像中集成的 `rclone` 工具，通过 Kubernetes Job 执行 S3 协议的数据同步。该方法支持全量同步与增量同步。
+
+**注意**：本方案**不是**基于 PVC 的复制（ReplicationSource/Destination），而是直接在对象存储协议层（S3-to-S3）进行数据传输。
+
+### 2. 适用场景
+- **数据备份**：定期将 MinIO 中的对象数据备份至 Ceph RGW。
+- **数据迁移**：将业务数据从 MinIO 迁移到 Ceph RGW，或反向回迁。
+- **灾难恢复**：在 MinIO 发生故障时，从 Ceph RGW 恢复数据。
+
+### 3. 前提条件
+- 集群已安装 VolSync Operator，且迁移 Job 使用的镜像版本必须与当前 Operator 版本一致。
+- 具备 `kubectl` 权限且 Job Pod 能够同时访问 MinIO 和 Ceph RGW 的网络端点。
+- 已收集 MinIO 源端的访问地址及具备 `Read/List` 权限的 Access Key / Secret Key。
+- **目标 Ceph RGW 必须是本次迁移专用环境，且首次执行全量迁移前应为空**。
+
+### 4. 环境准备
+建议在执行本文档命令前，先按客户环境导出以下变量：
+```bash
+export CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME="<CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME>"
+export RGW_USER_NAME="<RGW_USER_NAME>"
+export WORK_NAMESPACE="<WORK_NAMESPACE>"
+export MINIO_ENDPOINT="<MINIO_ENDPOINT>"
+export RGW_ENDPOINT="<RGW_ENDPOINT>"
+export OPERATOR_VERSION="<OPERATOR_VERSION>"
+export VOLSYNC_IMAGE="build-harbor.alauda.cn/acp/volsync:${OPERATOR_VERSION}"
+export MINIO_ACCESS_KEY="<MINIO_ACCESS_KEY>"
+export MINIO_SECRET_KEY="<MINIO_SECRET_KEY>"
+```
+
+### 5. 备份前准备
+在 `rook-ceph` 命名空间下创建专用用户并动态获取凭证：
+```yaml
+apiVersion: ceph.rook.io/v1
+kind: CephObjectStoreUser
+metadata:
+  name: <RGW_USER_NAME>
+  namespace: rook-ceph
+spec:
+  store: <CEPH_OBJECT_STORE_NAME>
+  displayName: "VolSync Backup User"
+  capabilities:
+    bucket: "*"
+```
+获取 RGW 凭证：
+```bash
+RGW_SECRET_NAME=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get cephobjectstoreuser "${RGW_USER_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.status.info.secretName}')
+RGW_ACCESS_KEY=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get secret "${RGW_SECRET_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.data.AccessKey}' | base64 -d)
+RGW_SECRET_KEY=$(kubectl -n rook-ceph get secret "${RGW_SECRET_NAME}" -o jsonpath='{.data.SecretKey}' | base64 -d)
+export RGW_ACCESS_KEY RGW_SECRET_KEY
+```
+
+### 6. 数据备份操作
+#### 6.1 创建 rclone 配置 Secret
+```bash
+kubectl create namespace "${WORK_NAMESPACE}" --dry-run=client -o yaml | kubectl apply -f -
+kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: Secret
+metadata:
+  name: volsync-rclone-backup-config
+  namespace: ${WORK_NAMESPACE}
+type: Opaque
+stringData:
+  rclone.conf: |
+    [source-minio]
+    type = s3
+    provider = Minio
+    access_key_id = ${MINIO_ACCESS_KEY}
+    secret_access_key = ${MINIO_SECRET_KEY}
+    endpoint = ${MINIO_ENDPOINT}
+    no_check_certificate = true
+
+    [dest-ceph]
+    type = s3
+    provider = Ceph
+    access_key_id = ${RGW_ACCESS_KEY}
+    secret_access_key = ${RGW_SECRET_KEY}
+    endpoint = ${RGW_ENDPOINT}
+    list_version = 2
+EOF
+```
+
+#### 6.2 执行备份 Job
+```bash
+kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
+apiVersion: batch/v1
+kind: Job
+metadata:
+  name: minio-to-ceph-backup
+  namespace: ${WORK_NAMESPACE}
+spec:
+  template:
+    spec:
+      restartPolicy: Never
+      containers:
+        - name: rclone
+          image: ${VOLSYNC_IMAGE}
+          command: ["rclone"]
+          args: ["sync", "source-minio:", "dest-ceph:", "--progress", "--fast-list", "--metadata"]
+          env:
+            - name: RCLONE_CONFIG
+              value: "/config/rclone.conf"
+          volumeMounts:
+            - name: config-volume
+              mountPath: /config
+              readOnly: true
+      volumes:
+        - name: config-volume
+          secret:
+            secretName: volsync-rclone-backup-config
+EOF
+```
+
+### 7. 数据恢复操作
+恢复过程即备份过程的逆向操作，只需交换源和目标。
+1. 创建包含 `source-ceph` 和 `dest-minio` 的 `rclone.conf` Secret。
+2. 执行 `rclone sync source-ceph: dest-minio:` 任务。
+
+### 8. 注意事项
+- **Sync 风险**：`rclone sync` 会删除目标端中源端不存在的文件。
+- **写入静默**：迁移切换前请停止业务写入。
+
+## Related Information
+- [VolSync 官方文档](https://volsync.readthedocs.io/)
+- [rclone 官方文档](https://rclone.org/s3/)

From 430a89718f57ee7275ddd0736ed90699ec7b3c59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ziyi Fan <zyfan@alauda.io>
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:37:44 +0800
Subject: [PATCH 2/3] docs: address PR review comments for VolSync
 backup/restore guide

---
 ..._Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 7 +++++--
 ..._Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 4 +++-
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
index 009d522f..4ecc59c4 100644
--- a/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
+++ b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ The solution utilizes the `rclone` tool integrated in the VolSync Operator image
 
 ### 3. Prerequisites
 - VolSync Operator installed in the cluster.
+- Ensure the VolSync Operator and the VolSync Job image versions are aligned (the Job image version must match the deployed Operator version).
 - `kubectl` access and network connectivity from Job Pods to both MinIO and Ceph RGW endpoints.
 - MinIO and Ceph RGW credentials (Access Key / Secret Key).
 - **The target Ceph RGW must be dedicated for this migration and should be empty before the first full synchronization.**
@@ -86,6 +87,7 @@ stringData:
     access_key_id = ${MINIO_ACCESS_KEY}
     secret_access_key = ${MINIO_SECRET_KEY}
     endpoint = ${MINIO_ENDPOINT}
+    # Insecure: only use in internal environments with self-signed certs.
     no_check_certificate = true
 
     [dest-ceph]
@@ -131,12 +133,13 @@ EOF
 
 ### 7. Restore Operation
 The restore process is the reverse of the backup process.
-1. Create a Secret with `rclone.conf` containing `source-ceph` and `dest-minio`.
+1. Create a Secret with `rclone.conf` containing `source-ceph` and `dest-minio`. Note: Apply the same SSL security warnings as the backup configuration if using `no_check_certificate = true`.
 2. Run a Job with `rclone sync source-ceph: dest-minio:`.
 
 ### 8. Important Notes
 - **Sync Risk**: `rclone sync` deletes files in the destination that are not present in the source.
-- **Silence Writing**: Stop business writes before the final cutover.
+- **Stop writes**: Stop all business writes before the final cutover.
+- **Security**: Disabling TLS verification (`no_check_certificate = true`) exposes the connection to MITM attacks. This is acceptable only for internal/test environments with self-signed certs. For production, supply a valid CA bundle using the `ca_cert` option instead.
 
 ## Related Information
 - [VolSync Documentation](https://volsync.readthedocs.io/)
diff --git a/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
index 302e4031..32abc692 100644
--- a/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
+++ b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ stringData:
     access_key_id = ${MINIO_ACCESS_KEY}
     secret_access_key = ${MINIO_SECRET_KEY}
     endpoint = ${MINIO_ENDPOINT}
+    # 仅在内网受控、使用自签名证书时启用；生产环境建议配置受信任证书并关闭该选项
     no_check_certificate = true
 
     [dest-ceph]
@@ -131,12 +132,13 @@ EOF
 
 ### 7. 数据恢复操作
 恢复过程即备份过程的逆向操作，只需交换源和目标。
-1. 创建包含 `source-ceph` 和 `dest-minio` 的 `rclone.conf` Secret。
+1. 创建包含 `source-ceph` 和 `dest-minio` 的 `rclone.conf` Secret。注意：如果使用 `no_check_certificate = true`，请参考备份配置中的安全提示。
 2. 执行 `rclone sync source-ceph: dest-minio:` 任务。
 
 ### 8. 注意事项
 - **Sync 风险**：`rclone sync` 会删除目标端中源端不存在的文件。
 - **写入静默**：迁移切换前请停止业务写入。
+- **证书校验风险**：若启用 `no_check_certificate = true`，将跳过 TLS 证书校验，存在中间人攻击风险；生产环境请优先使用可信 CA 证书并关闭该选项。
 
 ## Related Information
 - [VolSync 官方文档](https://volsync.readthedocs.io/)

From e8e0843f29ec540f4c614a1062882f63ed7be131 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ziyi Fan <zyfan@alauda.io>
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:40:43 +0800
Subject: [PATCH 3/3] docs: update version range and add id metadata

---
 ..._and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 3 ++-
 ..._and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md | 3 ++-
 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
index 4ecc59c4..ea86008d 100644
--- a/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
+++ b/docs/en/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 ---
 kind:
    - How To
+id: ""
 products: 
    - Alauda Container Platform
 ProductsVersion:
-   - 4.1.0,4.2.x
+   - 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.3.x
 ---
 <!-- Document is a solutions by explaining how to perform a specific task or achieve a goal -->
 # [How to] Backup and Restore Data between MinIO and Ceph RGW via VolSync
diff --git a/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
index 32abc692..7b02c808 100644
--- a/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
+++ b/docs/zh/solutions/How_to_Backup_and_Restore_Data_between_MinIO_and_Ceph_RGW_via_VolSync.md
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 ---
 kind:
    - How To
+id: ""
 products: 
    - Alauda Container Platform
 ProductsVersion:
-   - 4.1.0,4.2.x
+   - 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.3.x
 ---
 <!-- Document is a solutions by explaining how to perform a specific task or achieve a goal -->
 # [How to] 基于 VolSync 实现 MinIO 到 Ceph RGW 的数据备份与恢复