Automated Zigbee2MQTT Backup Retrieval and SFTP Archiving Workflow

Overview

This workflow automates the process of requesting, receiving, and securely archiving Zigbee2MQTT backups. Scheduled to run every Monday at 2:45 am, it ensures regular, hands-off backup management for Zigbee-based IoT environments.

Key Features

• Automated Scheduling: Uses a CRON trigger to initiate the backup process weekly.
• MQTT Integration: Sends a backup request to Zigbee2MQTT and listens for the backup response via MQTT.
• Data Processing: Parses the received JSON backup data and converts it from base64 to binary format.
• Secure Archiving: Uploads the processed backup file to a remote server using SFTP for safe storage.

Benefits

• Reliability: Ensures consistent, timely backups without manual intervention.
• Security: Utilizes SFTP for secure file transfer and storage.
• Efficiency: Reduces manual workload and risk of human error in backup management.

Use Cases

• IoT Device Management: Ideal for organizations managing Zigbee networks who require regular, automated backups.
• Disaster Recovery: Supports business continuity by maintaining up-to-date, offsite backups of critical Zigbee2MQTT configurations.

Integrations & Automation

This workflow leverages MQTT for device communication, code nodes for data transformation, and SFTP for secure storage, providing a seamless, end-to-end backup solution.