Description:

This policy ensures that there is an inventory management for all backup media. This is important to track the location and status of backup media.

Rationale:

Backup media is a valuable asset that can be used to restore data in the event of a disaster. If backup media is not tracked, it could be lost or damaged. This could make it difficult or impossible to restore data.

Impact:

The impact of not having an inventory management for backup media could be significant. If backup media is lost or damaged, it could make it difficult or impossible to restore data. This could lead to lost revenue, customer dissatisfaction, and damage to the organization's reputation.

Default Value:

AWS recommends that organizations have an inventory management for all backup media. This can be done by using a spreadsheet or a dedicated inventory management tool.

Pre-requisites:

To implement this policy, you will need to have access to the backup media. You will also need to have the appropriate permissions to create and maintain an inventory management system.

Remediation Steps:

The following steps can be used to remediate this policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create an inventory management system.
  3. Track the location and status of the backup media.
  4. Document the inventory management system.

Test Plan:

The following steps can be used to test the remediation steps:

  1. Verify that all of the backup media have been identified.
  2. Verify that the inventory management system is tracking the location and status of the backup media.
  3. Verify that the inventory management system is documented.

Implementation Plan:

The following steps can be used to implement the policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create an inventory management system.
  3. Track the location and status of the backup media.
  4. Document the inventory management system.

AWS CLI Process:

There is no AWS CLI process for creating an inventory management system. However, you can use the AWS CLI to list the backup media that you have.

Using AWS GUI:

You can use the AWS Management Console to list the backup media that you have. To do this, go to the "Backup" service and click on the "Backup Media" tab.

Backout Plan:

The following steps can be used to revoke the changes made to implement this policy:

  1. Delete the inventory management system.

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 inventory management procedures.

Reference:

  • AWS Backup documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/

Section 2:

  • Tags: backup, inventory, management, tracking
  • Keywords: AWS, Backup, CLI, GUI