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RES04-03 Automating the DR Process

The DR process involves restoring services at the DR site, switching between primary and standby databases, and redirecting traffic to the DR site. DR management enables monitoring of DR status and RPO while allowing automated one-click switchovers during disasters. This reduces manual interventions.

  • Risk level

    High

  • Key strategies
    • Monitor the DR status in real time to understand the DR operational status.
    • Verify application-level data, compare synchronization data between AZs, and monitor RPO metrics.
    • Enable one-click automatic switchovers in disaster scenarios to reduce manual interventions and meet RPO/RTO requirements.
    • Orchestrate the DR process and perform DR drills.
  • Related cloud services and tools
    • MAS