Backup Strategy Planner
Design comprehensive backup strategies with proper retention, verification, and disaster recovery procedures.
Usage
Describe your infrastructure and data requirements, and this skill will help you design a complete backup strategy.
Examples
- "Design a backup strategy for a PostgreSQL database with point-in-time recovery"
- "Plan backups for a multi-server application with 4-hour RPO"
- "Set up automated backup verification and restore testing"
Guidelines
- Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite
- Define clear RPO and RTO targets for each data tier
- Automate backup verification with periodic restore tests
- Encrypt backups at rest and in transit
- Document restore procedures and test them regularly