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Disaster Recovery (DR)

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Capability to restore services after disruptive events, using procedures, backups, and alternate infrastructure (RTO/RPO).

Definition

DR defines recovery objectives (RTO/RPO), backup/restore processes, failover plans, and testing. It focuses on restoring IT services after disruption.

In plain English Capability to restore services after disruptive events, using procedures, backups, and alternate infrastructure (RTO/RPO).

Why this matters

Why it matters: Faster, tested recovery reduces data loss and uncontrolled handling during emergencies.

Example

Example: Define RTO/RPO, automate backups, test restores, and run failover drills with runbooks.