Disaster Recovery -- A Process, Not a Tool
Tuesday, June 09 at 10:35–11:20
Skyline Room
Intermediate
Having a backup tool installed is not a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan. A true DR plan accounts for the chaos, communication breakdowns, and decision paralysis that occur during a real outage.
This talk shifts focus from the technical commands to the strategic execution of database recovery. We will discuss how to define realistic RPO/RTO goals with business stakeholders, how to write an effective "Runbook" that an exhausted engineer can follow at 3 AM, and the critical importance of "Game Days" (simulated failures). You will leave with a template for building a DR culture that prioritizes psychological safety and rapid restoration.
