# Percona Backup for MongoDB documentation Percona Backup for MongoDB (PBM) is an open source and distributed solution for consistent backups and restores of [MongoDB sharded clusters and replica sets](details/deployments.md) to a specific point in time. Check [supported MongoDB versions](details/versions.md). Here's how you can make backups on a running server and/or restore your database to a specific point in time: * using the [PBM command line interface](reference/pbm-commands.md). * from a web interface [with PBM and Percona Monitoring and Management :octicons-link-external-16:](https://docs.percona.com/percona-monitoring-and-management/get-started/backup/index.html). Read [how PBM works](intro.md). !!! note "" This is the documentation for the latest release, **PBM {{release}}** ([Release Notes](release-notes/{{release}}.md)). ## What's in it for you? * Data consistency across clusters and replica sets with [every supported backup type](features/backup-types.md) * No notable performance nor operating degradation associated with PBM * A variety of [supported storage types](details/storage-configuration.md) means no vendor lock-in * Open source solution with [enterprise-grade features](features/comparison.md)