Description:

This policy ensures that backup media is maintained and documented. This is important to ensure that backup media is always available and that it can be restored in the event of a disaster.

Rationale:

Backup media is a valuable asset that can be used to restore data in the event of a disaster. However, backup media can degrade over time if it is not properly maintained. Additionally, if backup media is not documented, it can be difficult to find and restore data from it.

Impact:

The impact of not maintaining and documenting backup media could be significant. If backup media degrades or is lost, 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 maintain and document all backup media. This can be done by following a regular maintenance schedule and by creating a documentation system that tracks the location, status, and contents of all backup media.

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 maintain and document the backup media.

Remediation Steps:

The following steps can be used to remediate this policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create a maintenance schedule for the backup media.
  3. Document the location, status, and contents of the backup media.
  4. Implement the maintenance schedule.

Test Plan:

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

  1. Verify that the maintenance schedule is being followed.
  2. Verify that the documentation system is complete and accurate.

Implementation Plan:

The following steps can be used to implement the policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create a maintenance schedule for the backup media.
  3. Document the location, status, and contents of the backup media.
  4. Implement the maintenance schedule.

AWS CLI Process:

There is no AWS CLI process for creating a maintenance schedule or for documenting backup media. 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 maintenance schedule.
  2. Delete the documentation 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 maintenance and documentation procedures.

Reference:

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

Section 2:

  • Tags: backup, maintenance, documentation, tracking
  • Keywords: AWS, Backup, CLI, GUI