---
title: Google Cloud Backup for GKE
description: Monitor backup and restore operations for Google Kubernetes Engine clusters.
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > Google Cloud Backup for GKE
---

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.datadoghq.com/llms.txt).

# Google Cloud Backup for GKE
Integration version1.0.0
{% callout %}
# Important note for users on the following Datadog sites: us2.ddog-gov.com

{% alert level="info" %}
To find out if this integration is available in your organization, see your [Datadog Integrations](https://app.datadoghq.com/integrations) page or ask your organization administrator.

To initiate an exception request to enable this integration for your organization, email [support@ddog-gov.com](mailto:support@ddog-gov.com).
{% /alert %}

{% /callout %}

## Overview{% #overview %}

Backup for GKE is a service for backing up and restoring workloads in Google Kubernetes Engine clusters.

Use the Datadog Google Cloud Platform integration to collect metrics from Backup for GKE.

## Setup{% #setup %}

### Installation{% #installation %}

If you haven't already, set up the [Google Cloud Platform integration](https://docs.datadoghq.com/integrations/google-cloud-platform.md) first. There are no other installation steps.

## Data Collected{% #data-collected %}

### Metrics{% #metrics %}

|  |
|  |
| **gcp.gkebackup.backup_completion_times.avg**(gauge)         | Distribution of the backup completion time.*Shown as second* |
| **gcp.gkebackup.backup_completion_times.samplecount**(count) | Distribution of the backup completion time.                  |
| **gcp.gkebackup.backup_completion_times.sumsqdev**(count)    | Distribution of the backup completion time.                  |
| **gcp.gkebackup.backup_created_count**(count)                | Count of the backups created under a backupPlan.             |
| **gcp.gkebackup.backup_deleted_count**(count)                | Count of the backups deleted under a backupPlan.             |
| **gcp.gkebackup.restore_created_count**(count)               | Count of the restores created under a restorePlan.           |

### Events{% #events %}

Backup for GKE does not include any events.

### Service Checks{% #service-checks %}

Backup for GKE does not include any service checks.

## Troubleshooting{% #troubleshooting %}

Need help? Contact [Datadog support](https://docs.datadoghq.com/help/).