Description:

This policy ensures that backup media is tracked, logged, and approved during the rotation process. 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 be lost or damaged if it is not properly tracked and logged. By tracking and logging the rotation process, you can ensure that backup media is always available and that it can be restored in the event of a disaster.

Impact:

The impact of not tracking, logging, and approving backup media during the rotation process 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 track, log, and approve backup media during the rotation process. This can be done by using a spreadsheet or a dedicated tracking system.

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 track, log, and approve the rotation process.

Remediation Steps:

The following steps can be used to remediate this policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create a tracking system for the backup media.
  3. Implement the tracking system.
  4. Document the tracking system.

Test Plan:

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

  1. Verify that the tracking system is being used to track the backup media.
  2. Verify that the tracking system is accurate and up-to-date.

Implementation Plan:

The following steps can be used to implement the policy:

  1. Identify all of the backup media.
  2. Create a tracking system for the backup media.
  3. Implement the tracking system.
  4. Document the tracking system.

AWS CLI Process:

There is no AWS CLI process for tracking, logging, and approving backup media during the rotation process. 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 tracking 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 tracking, logging, and approval procedures.

Reference:

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

Section 2:

  • Tags: backup, tracking, logging, approval
  • Keywords: AWS, Backup, CLI, GUI