Disaster recovery process

Restoring an instance is a crucial undertaking that demands meticulous planning, thorough documentation, and effective communication.

It's important to acknowledge that not all incidents can be resolved by strictly adhering to predefined guides, as their nature may vary across instances.

Consequently, this guide serves as a brief overview of general steps, recognizing the need for adaptability and thoughtful consideration in addressing unique challenges that may arise during the recovery process.

1. Assessment and Identification:

   • Identify the nature and extent of the issue.

   • Assess the impact on users, data, and operations.

2. Communication

   • Reach out to [e-mail] for an assistance describing issue.

3. Understanding scope of required recovery

   • Identification of critical systems, prioritization of restoration steps, and roles and responsibilities for team members during a recovery scenario.

4. Backup Verification:

   • Verify the availability and integrity of recent backups.

   • Confirm that backups include necessary data, configurations, and settings.

5. Recovery Plan Activation:

   • Refer to the instance recovery plan and follow the documented steps.

   • Prioritize recovery tasks based on criticality.

6. Data Restoration:

   • Restore data from the most recent backup.

7. Configuration and Settings:

   • Reconfigure settings and configurations based on the documented standards.

   • Validate that security configurations are in place.

8. Testing

   • Conduct functional and performance tests to ensure the instance operates as expected.

   • Verify data integrity and consistency.