UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT
A backup programme should be designed around recovery requirements: how much data loss is tolerable and how quickly service must return. The database is only part of the information set; attachments, configuration and required recovery dependencies also matter.
Test restoration in a controlled environment and verify data integrity and access controls. Record actual recovery duration and gaps. Keep recovery credentials and dependencies available through an approved process rather than assuming the production environment will still be accessible.
Questions to take back to your team
- What recovery time and data-loss targets have been agreed?
- Are attachments and configuration included?
- When was a complete restoration last demonstrated?
Further reading
Explore the primary references below. Requirements and applicability depend on your organization and jurisdiction.
