Aleksandrs Asafovs provides an extensive overview of MySQL backup strategies, including various methods for full and incremental backups using tools like mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, and MySQL Enterprise Backup. The document details specific commands and procedures for creating backups, restoring databases, and performing point-in-time recovery, along with filesystem snapshot techniques using Logical Volume Manager (LVM). It addresses performance comparisons of different backup methods and outlines relevant user permissions for backup operations.