Understand RTO, RPO, recovery testing and what to request from providers.
Two different business outcomes
A backup makes recoverable copies of information. Disaster recovery is a broader plan for returning critical applications and operations to service. Having backup copies does not guarantee that applications can restart in the required timeframe.
Set recovery targets
The Recovery Time Objective (RTO) describes how quickly a system should be restored. The Recovery Point Objective (RPO) describes how much recent data loss is tolerable. Different applications can have different targets; assign priorities based on actual business impact.
Verify responsibilities
Ask who operates backups, monitors failures, performs restoration tests and handles escalation. Examine retention, access control, geographic storage needs and provider service terms. Test restore procedures rather than treating a successful backup status as proof of recoverability.
Build a meaningful quote request
List applications, data volumes, workloads, compliance requirements and target recovery outcomes. Provider comparisons are more useful when the scope is explicit.
Ardeybrix can review your business requirements and coordinate relevant provider options. Service availability and commercial terms vary by provider and location.
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