Add why use MySQL-BKUP

chore(deps): bump golang from 1.24.1 to 1.24.2

Dockerfile

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM golang:1.24.1 AS build
+FROM golang:1.24.2 AS build
 WORKDIR /app
 ARG appVersion=""
 
@@ -18,9 +18,12 @@ ARG BACKUP_TMP_DIR="/tmp/backup"
 ARG TEMPLATES_DIR="/config/templates"
 ARG appVersion=""
 ENV VERSION=${appVersion}
-LABEL author="Jonas Kaninda"
-LABEL version=${appVersion}
-LABEL github="github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.title="mysql-bkup"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.description="A lightweight MySQL backup and restore tool"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.licenses="MIT"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.authors="Jonas Kaninda <me@jonaskaninda.com>"
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.version=${appVersion}
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.source="https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup"
 
 RUN apk --update add --no-cache mysql-client mariadb-connector-c tzdata ca-certificates
 RUN mkdir -p $WORKDIR $BACKUPDIR $TEMPLATES_DIR $BACKUP_TMP_DIR && \

README.md

@@ -3,6 +3,13 @@
 **MYSQL-BKUP** is a Docker container image designed to **backup, restore, and migrate MySQL databases**.
 It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG encryption.
 
+MYSQL-BKUP is designed for seamless deployment on **Docker** and **Kubernetes**, simplifying MySQL backup, restoration, and migration across environments.
+It is a lightweight, multi-architecture solution compatible with **Docker**, **Docker Swarm**, **Kubernetes**, and other container orchestration platforms.
+
+
+
+
+
 [![Tests](https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup/actions/workflows/tests.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup/actions/workflows/tests.yml)
 [![Build](https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup/actions/workflows/release.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup/actions/workflows/release.yml)
 [![Go Report](https://goreportcard.com/badge/github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup)](https://goreportcard.com/report/github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup)
@@ -12,9 +19,9 @@ It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG e
 
 ## Features
 
-- **Storage Options:**
-    - Local storage
-    - AWS S3 or any S3-compatible object storage
+- **Flexible Storage Backends:**
+    - Local filesystem
+    - Amazon S3 & S3-compatible storage (e.g., MinIO, Wasabi)
     - FTP
     - SSH-compatible storage
     - Azure Blob storage
@@ -34,16 +41,19 @@ It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG e
         - **Telegram**
         - **Email**
 
-## Use Cases
+## 💡Use Cases
 
-- **Automated Recurring Backups:** Schedule regular backups for MySQL databases.
-- **Cross-Environment Migration:** Easily migrate MySQL databases across different environments using `migration` feature.
-- **Secure Backup Management:** Protect your data with GPG encryption.
+- **Scheduled Backups**: Automate recurring backups using Docker or Kubernetes.
+- **Disaster Recovery:** Quickly restore backups to a clean MySQL instance.
+- **Database Migration**: Seamlessly move data across environments using the built-in `migrate` feature.
+- **Secure Archiving:** Keep backups encrypted and safely stored in the cloud or remote servers.
 
 
-Successfully tested on:
+## ✅ Verified Platforms:
+MYSQL-BKUP has been tested and runs successfully on:
+
 - Docker
-- Docker in Swarm mode
+- Docker Swarm
 - Kubernetes
 - OpenShift
 
@@ -59,12 +69,6 @@ Successfully tested on:
 
 - [PostgreSQL](https://github.com/jkaninda/pg-bkup)
 
-## Storage:
-- Local
-- AWS S3 or any S3 Alternatives for Object Storage
-- SSH remote storage server
-- FTP remote storage server
-- Azure Blob storage
 
 ## Quickstart
 
@@ -194,10 +198,7 @@ spec:
           # Pin the image tag to a specific release version in production.
           # See available releases: https://github.com/jkaninda/mysql-bkup/releases
           image: jkaninda/mysql-bkup
-          command:
-            - /bin/sh
-            - -c
-            - backup -d dbname
+          command: ["backup", "-d", "dbname"]
           resources:
             limits:
               memory: "128Mi"
@@ -238,10 +239,7 @@ spec:
           containers:
             - name: pg-bkup
               image: jkaninda/mysql-bkup
-              command:
-                - /bin/sh
-                - -c
-                - backup -d dbname
+              command: ["backup", "-d", "dbname"]
               env:
                 - name: DB_HOST
                   value: "mysql"
@@ -260,6 +258,51 @@ spec:
           restartPolicy: OnFailure
 ```
 
+---
+
+## 🚀 Why Use MYSQL-BKUP?
+
+**MYSQL-BKUP** isn't just another MySQL backup tool, it's a robust, production-ready solution purpose-built for modern DevOps workflows.
+
+Here’s why developers, sysadmins, and DevOps choose **MYSQL-BKUP**:
+
+### ✅ All-in-One Backup, Restore & Migration
+
+Whether you're backing up a single database, restoring critical data, or migrating across environments, MYSQL-BKUP handles it all with a **single, unified CLI** no scripting gymnastics required.
+
+
+### 🔄 Works Everywhere You Deploy
+
+Designed to be cloud-native:
+
+* **Runs seamlessly on Docker, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes**
+* Supports **CronJobs** for automated scheduled backups
+* Compatible with GitOps and CI/CD workflows
+
+### ☁️ Flexible Storage Integrations
+
+Store your backups **anywhere**:
+
+* Local disks
+* Amazon S3, MinIO, Wasabi, Azure Blob, FTP, SSH
+
+### 🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security
+
+* **GPG Encryption**: Protect sensitive data with optional encryption before storing backups locally or in the cloud.
+* **Secure Storage** Options: Supports S3, Azure Blob, SFTP, and SSH with encrypted transfers, keeping backups safe from unauthorized access.
+
+### 📬 Instant Notifications
+
+Stay in the loop with real-time notifications via **Telegram** and **Email**. Know immediately when a backup succeeds—or fails.
+
+### 🏃‍♂️ Lightweight and Fast
+
+Written in **Go**, MYSQL-BKUP is fast, multi-arch compatible (`amd64`, `arm64`, `arm/v7`), and optimized for minimal memory and CPU usage. Ideal for both cloud and edge deployments.
+
+### 🧪 Tested. Verified. Trusted.
+
+Actively maintained with **automated testing**, **Docker image size optimizations**, and verified support across major container platforms.
+
 ---
 ## Available image registries
 

docs/index.md

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ nav_order: 1
 **MYSQL-BKUP** is a Docker container image designed to **backup, restore, and migrate MySQL databases**.
 It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG encryption.
 
+**MYSQL-BKUP** is designed for seamless deployment on **Docker** and **Kubernetes**, simplifying MySQL backup, restoration, and migration across environments.
+It is a lightweight, multi-architecture solution compatible with **Docker**, **Docker Swarm**, **Kubernetes**, and other container orchestration platforms.
 ---
 
 ## Key Features
@@ -39,11 +41,21 @@ It supports a variety of storage options and ensures data security through GPG e
 
 ---
 
-## Use Cases
+## 💡Use Cases
 
-- **Automated Recurring Backups:** Schedule regular backups for MySQL databases.
-- **Cross-Environment Migration:** Easily migrate MySQL databases across different environments using `migration` feature.
-- **Secure Backup Management:** Protect your data with GPG encryption.
+- **Scheduled Backups**: Automate recurring backups using Docker or Kubernetes.
+- **Disaster Recovery:** Quickly restore backups to a clean MySQL instance.
+- **Database Migration**: Seamlessly move data across environments using the built-in `migrate` feature.
+- **Secure Archiving:** Keep backups encrypted and safely stored in the cloud or remote servers.
+
+
+## ✅ Verified Platforms:
+MYSQL-BKUP has been tested and runs successfully on:
+
+- Docker
+- Docker Swarm
+- Kubernetes
+- OpenShift
 
 ---
 

pkg/backup.go

@@ -117,6 +117,9 @@ func createBackupTask(db *dbConfig, config *BackupConfig) {
 	if config.all && !config.allInOne {
 		backupAll(db, config)
 	} else {
+		if db.dbName == "" && !config.all {
+			utils.Fatal("Database name is required, use DB_NAME environment variable or -d flag")
+		}
 		backupTask(db, config)
 	}
 }
@@ -249,8 +252,10 @@ func BackupDatabase(db *dbConfig, backupFileName string, disableCompression, all
 
 	dumpArgs := []string{fmt.Sprintf("--defaults-file=%s", mysqlClientConfig)}
 	if all && singleFile {
+		utils.Info("Backing up all databases...")
 		dumpArgs = append(dumpArgs, "--all-databases", "--single-transaction", "--routines", "--triggers")
 	} else {
+		utils.Info("Backing up %s database...", db.dbName)
 		dumpArgs = append(dumpArgs, db.dbName)
 	}
 

pkg/config.go

@@ -251,12 +251,10 @@ func initBackupConfig(cmd *cobra.Command) *BackupConfig {
 	utils.GetEnv(cmd, "cron-expression", "BACKUP_CRON_EXPRESSION")
 	utils.GetEnv(cmd, "path", "REMOTE_PATH")
 	utils.GetEnv(cmd, "config", "BACKUP_CONFIG_FILE")
-	utils.GetEnv(cmd, "dbname", "DB_NAME")
 	// Get flag value and set env
 	remotePath := utils.GetEnvVariable("REMOTE_PATH", "SSH_REMOTE_PATH")
 	storage = utils.GetEnv(cmd, "storage", "STORAGE")
 	prune := false
-	configFile := os.Getenv("BACKUP_CONFIG_FILE")
 	backupRetention := utils.GetIntEnv("BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS")
 	if backupRetention > 0 {
 		prune = true
@@ -281,10 +279,6 @@ func initBackupConfig(cmd *cobra.Command) *BackupConfig {
 		encryption = true
 		usingKey = false
 	}
-	dbName := os.Getenv("DB_NAME")
-	if dbName == "" && !all && configFile == "" {
-		utils.Fatal("Database name is required, use DB_NAME environment variable or -d flag")
-	}
 	// Initialize backup configs
 	config := BackupConfig{}
 	config.backupRetention = backupRetention