Identify critical data
List the systems that must recover first, their owners and how much data they hold.
Checklist
Questions to ask before choosing backup storage or software.
List the systems that must recover first, their owners and how much data they hold.
Agree how long a service can be down and how far back it can reasonably be restored.
Schedule test restores, record results and make sure someone owns alerts and exceptions.
Share your requirements and the timeline you are working toward.