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Install with RPM packages

This guide walks you through installing Percona XtraBackup 8.0 using DEB packages on Ubuntu-based systems.

  1. Download the appropriate packages for your architecure from Percona Software Downloads. This example downloads the Percona XtraBackup 8.0 package for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

    $ wget https://downloads.percona.com/downloads/Percona-XtraBackup-LATEST/Percona-XtraBackup-8.0.32-26/binary/redhat/9/x86_64/percona-xtrabackup-80-8.0.32-26.1.el9.x86_64.rpm

  2. Install the package

    $ sudo yum localinstall percona-xtrabackup-80-8.0.32-26.1.el9.x86_64.rpm

Common dependencies

Library name Description
libev A high-performance event-loop library used in asynchronous network applications.
libgcrypt A general-purpose cryptographic library providing encryption, decryption, and hashing algorithms.
openssl A robust library for implementing SSL/TLS encryption and cryptographic functions.
zlib A compression library that supports data compression and decompression using the DEFLATE algorithm.
libaio A library for asynchronous I/O operations, providing non-blocking I/O functionality.

If yum reports missing dependencies, it may offer to install them automatically. If not, you can install these dependencies manually using the following example.

$ sudo yum install libev libgcrypt openssl zlib libaio

Verify the installation

After installation, verify it by checking the version:

$ xtrabackup --version

Troubleshoot the installation

Issue Description
Permission denied Ensure you’re using sudo or have root access for installation commands.
Repository issues If packages are not found, check your yum repository configuration.
Incompatible OS version Double-check your OS version matches the package requirements.
Conflicts with existing packages Consider removing conflicting packages or use a separate environment.

If you encounter persistent issues, consult the Percona XtraBackup documentation or reach out to their support forums for assistance.

Remember, when installing packages manually, you’re responsible for managing dependencies and potential conflicts. Always back up your data before making significant system changes.