Description:
This policy ensures that backups are monitored and that successful backup completion is ensured. This is important to ensure that backups are always available and that data loss can be prevented.
Rationale:
Backups are an essential part of any disaster recovery plan. However, backups are only effective if they are successful. By monitoring backups, you can ensure that they are always available and that data loss can be prevented.
Impact:
The impact of not monitoring backups can be significant. If backups are not successful, data loss can occur. This can lead to lost revenue, customer dissatisfaction, and damage to your reputation.
Default Value:
AWS recommends that organizations monitor their backups on a regular basis. This can be done using a variety of methods, such as:
- Using AWS Backup to monitor backup jobs
- Using a third-party backup monitoring service
Pre-requisites:
To implement this policy, you will need to have access to the backup monitoring tools. You will also need to have the appropriate permissions to monitor the backups.
Remediation Steps:
The following steps can be used to remediate this policy:
- Identify the backup monitoring tools that will be used.
- Configure the backup monitoring tools.
- Test the backup monitoring tools.
- Document the backup monitoring process.
Test Plan:
The following steps can be used to test the backup monitoring process:
- Verify that the backup monitoring tools are configured correctly.
- Verify that the backup monitoring tools are able to detect successful backup completion.
Implementation Plan:
The following steps can be used to implement the backup monitoring process:
- Identify the backup monitoring tools that will be used.
- Configure the backup monitoring tools.
- Test the backup monitoring tools.
- Document the backup monitoring process.
AWS CLI Process:
The following command can be used to monitor backups using the AWS CLI:
aws backup describe-backup-jobs
Using AWS GUI:
The following steps can be used to monitor backups using the AWS Management Console:
- Go to the AWS Management Console.
- Click on the "Backup" service.
- Click on the "Backup Jobs" tab.
- Review the status of the backup jobs.
Backout Plan:
The following steps can be used to revoke the changes made to implement this policy:
- Delete the backup monitoring tools.
Note:
- This policy is not intended to replace the need for a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
- This policy is specific to AWS resources. Other resources, such as on-premises servers, may require different backup monitoring procedures.
Reference:
- AWS Backup documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/
- AWS Disaster Recovery whitepaper: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/disaster-recovery-workloads-on-aws/
Section 2:
- Tags: backup, monitoring, success
- Keywords: AWS, Backup, CLI, GUI