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+# Backup & DR
+
+Automated volume + database backups with rotation.
+
+## Usage
+
+```bash
+# Full backup (volumes + config)
+./scripts/backup.sh
+
+# Database-only backup
+./scripts/backup-databases.sh
+
+# Restore from backup
+tar -xzf backups/homelab-backup-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.tar.gz -C /
+```