Retention policies Retention policies are a critical component of data management, dictating how long different types of data, particularly backups, should be retained. The establishment …
Storage optimization Balancing the need for data availability with storage costs is crucial. Retention policies help in optimizing storage resources by defining when data can …
Automation and monitoring Automation tools can assist in enforcing retention policies and automating the process of data deletion when it reaches the end of its …
Data redundancy and replication• Objective: Ensuring data availability and resilience through redundancy.• Implementation: Employ multi-region or multi-zone replication. Cloud providers often offer built-in redundancy features, …
RTOs and RPOs• Objective: Defining acceptable downtime and data loss thresholds.• Implementation: Cloud-based DR services allow organizations to set and meet specific RTOs and RPOs. …
Cloud-based DR services• Objective: Leveraging specialized services for rapid recovery in case of a disaster.• Implementation: Cloud providers offer DRaaS solutions with automated failover, allowing …
Cross-cloud and hybrid solutions Cross-cloud and hybrid solutions refer to IT architectures that incorporate elements from multiple cloud providers (cross-cloud) or combine on-premises infrastructure with …
Cost efficiency and scalability Cost efficiency and scalability are two critical aspects of cloud computing, and organizations strive to strike a balance between these factors …
DR planningDisasters, whether natural or technological, can severely disrupt business operations and jeopardize data integrity. Cloud computing offers a robust platform for DR planning, providing …
Backup and restore procedures This section delves into the practical intricacies of safeguarding and recovering data within a cloud environment. It offers step-by-step guidance on …
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