Data Backup Strategy Cheat Sheet

Recovery point/objectives and retention

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Objectives

Metric Target
RPO <= 1h
RTO <= 30m
Retention 3-6 months

Commands

snapshot create
Capture state
aws s3 cp backup
Copy to archive
restore verify
Test recovery

Practice

Document steps, assign owners, and run restoration drills.

💡 Pro Tip: Automate restore drills and keep backups offsite for compliance.
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