Define recovery objectives
Set service and data recovery targets based on business impact. Different components may require different recovery priorities.
Backup design
Protect configurations, operational data and required dependencies using retention and access controls appropriate to the risk.
Restore testing
Run recovery exercises. Measure actual restoration time and document gaps instead of assuming backups are usable.
Multi-region considerations
Secondary regions can reduce correlated infrastructure risk, but they add synchronization, routing and operational complexity that must be designed explicitly.
A practical recovery plan needs more than backups
RTO and RPO
Define acceptable recovery time and data-loss windows for each critical component.
Dependency map
Include DNS, access layers, market data, liquidity connections and external APIs in the recovery sequence.
Standby readiness
A standby environment is only useful if configuration, connectivity and credentials are kept current.
Exercises
Test recovery procedures periodically and record gaps instead of assuming a backup file equals recoverability.