RPO/RTO Specification Block
Document Recovery Point Objective and Recovery Time Objective specifications with backup strategies and test results.
Overview
The RPO/RTO Specification block documents disaster recovery requirements for services. RPO (Recovery Point Objective) defines acceptable data loss, while RTO (Recovery Time Objective) defines acceptable downtime. The block also captures backup strategies, recovery procedures, and test schedules. Use this block for business continuity planning.
Critical Service
A business-critical service with aggressive recovery targets.
Standard Service
A standard service with moderate recovery requirements.
Development Service
A non-production service with relaxed recovery requirements.
Block Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| service | Yes | Service or system name |
| rpo | No | Recovery Point Objective (acceptable data loss) |
| rto | No | Recovery Time Objective (acceptable downtime) |
| backupStrategy | No | How data is backed up and protected |
| recoveryProcedure | No | Steps to recover the service |
| testFrequency | No | How often DR tests are conducted |
| lastTested | No | Date of last successful DR test |