diff --git a/tests/pillar/backup_server.sls b/tests/pillar/backup_server.sls
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+cassandra:
+  backup:
+    server:
+      enabled: true
+      hours_before_full: 24
+      full_backups_to_keep: 5
+      key:
+        cassandra_pub_key:
+          enabled: true
+          key: ssh_rsa
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