Must Have
30-45 days
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Establishing strategies and procedures to regularly back up data and systems and to recover them quickly in case of a disaster or failure. This ensures that data integrity and service continuity are maintained even in adverse situations.
IMPLEMENTATION
Backup Strategy:
Identify critical data and systems that require regular backups.
Choose appropriate backup solutions (e.g., full, incremental, differential backups).
Schedule regular backups to ensure data is consistently saved (e.g., daily, weekly).
Use both on-site and off-site backup locations to protect against local disasters.
Implement automated backup tools and scripts to ensure consistency and reliability.
Encrypt backups to protect sensitive data during storage and transit.
Disaster Recovery Plan:
Define the scope and objectives of the disaster recovery plan.
Develop detailed recovery procedures for different types of disasters (e.g., hardware failure, cyber-attacks).
Set up a secondary recovery site or use cloud-based disaster recovery services.
Ensure that critical systems can be restored within an acceptable timeframe (Recovery Time Objective, RTO).
Regularly test the disaster recovery plan with simulations and drills to ensure effectiveness.
Document all disaster recovery procedures and maintain up-to-date contact information for key personnel.
Review and update the plan regularly to account for changes in the system or infrastructure.
TIPS
Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning and testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures.
Use a combination of backup methods (e.g., local, cloud) to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Regularly verify the integrity of backups to ensure they can be restored without issues.
Conduct regular training for the team on disaster recovery procedures and roles.
Maintain clear and detailed documentation of all backup and recovery processes.
WHY IMPORTANT
Crucial for ensuring business continuity and protecting data integrity in the event of a disaster.
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DevOps, IT
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DevOps
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Security, Engineering
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Executive Team, Product Management, Customer Support, QA, Operations