What Are RTO and RPO: The Foundation of Backup Design
Backup Central, Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Let me tell you something that might surprise you: RTO and RPO aren't backup decisions at all - they're business decisions that drive everything about your backup design.
And if you're not factoring these concepts into your backup strategy, you're not doing your job right.
What Are RTO and RPO? The Basics You Need to Know
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) measures how long a recovery should take - from the moment something breaks until it's fully functional again. Notice I said 'fully functional,' not just 'restored.' That's because RTO includes everything: getting the data back, bringing applications online, and making sure everything's working properly.