The Datastore Admin backup feature was deprecated on February 28, 2018, and will be shut down entirely on February 28, 2019. It is replaced by the managed export and import service for Datastore.
Migrating to the managed export and import service
To begin using the managed export and import service, see Exporting and Importing Entities. This page also points out differences between Datastore Admin backups and managed exports.
Shutdown timetable
With any deprecation there is a follow-up decommission where the API or service is formally removed. The following table lists the shutdown schedule for the Datastore Admin backup feature:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2019 | The Datastore Admin backup feature will no longer be available. |