diff --git a/tests/pillar/backup_client.sls b/tests/pillar/backup_client.sls
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+cassandra:
+  backup:
+    client:
+      enabled: true
+      full_backups_to_keep: 3
+      hours_before_full: 24
+      target:
+        host: cfg01
+      restore_latest: 1
+      restore_from: local
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