Backup and Restoration Testing
Backup and restoration testing sets schedules, off-site copies and retention rules, then restores the copies into a separate environment. Recovery is timed and the result is written down.
Why a successful backup job is not proof
- Nobody has opened the backup file to confirm what is inside it
- The only copy sits on the same machine as the data it protects
- File uploads were never included in the backup
- A restore has never been attempted, so its duration is unknown
Schedule, copies and proof
How often a drill runs
A production database taking orders every minute needs a different rhythm from an archive that rarely changes. A schedule is proposed once the data is understood. The drill record then shows whether to raise it.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need restore drills if our backup job has never failed?
Yes. A job that reports success does not show that the data is usable. Only a restore shows that.
How often should a restore be tested?
It depends on how quickly the data changes and how much it matters to the business. Systems that carry payments or patient records are drilled more often.
Does backup and restoration testing cover ransomware?
It covers the recovery side, through separately held copies kept long enough to predate an infection. Prevention is security work, which is a separate service.
Who owns the backup copies and the drill records?
You do. Copies sit in storage under your own account, and each drill record can be shown to a customer or an auditor.
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