Creating a database recovery plan template for business resumption planning involves several key components. Here’s a structured outline you can follow:

  1. Introduction
    • Brief overview of the purpose of the document.
    • Importance of database recovery in business resumption planning.
    • Scope of the recovery plan.
  1. Objectives
    • Clear statement of the goals of the database recovery plan.
    • Ensure business continuity.
    • Minimize data loss.
    • Restore normal operations within an acceptable timeframe.
  1. Roles and Responsibilities
    • List of personnel involved in the database recovery process.
    • Roles and responsibilities of each team member.
    • Chain of command for decision-making during the recovery process.
  1. Database Inventory
    • Detailed list of all databases critical for business operations.
    • Information on the type of data stored in each database.
    • Prioritization of databases based on criticality.
  1. Backup and Recovery Procedures
    • Description of backup methods (e.g., full, incremental, differential).
    • Frequency of backups for each database.
    • Storage locations for backups (on-site, off-site, cloud).
    • Procedures for testing backups regularly to ensure reliability.
  1. Disaster Recovery Site
    • Location and setup of the disaster recovery site.
    • Replication mechanisms for databases to the disaster recovery site.
    • Procedures for failover and failback in case of a disaster.
  1. Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
    • Defined RTO for each database (the maximum acceptable downtime).
    • Defined RPO for each database (the maximum acceptable data loss).
    • Strategies for meeting RTO and RPO goals.
  1. Incident Response Plan
    • Procedures for detecting and responding to database failures.
    • Escalation procedures for notifying stakeholders in case of a disaster.
    • Communication plan for keeping stakeholders informed throughout the recovery process.
  1. Testing and Maintenance
    • Schedule for regular testing of the database recovery plan.
    • Types of tests (e.g., tabletop exercises, simulated failovers).
    • Procedures for documenting and addressing issues identified during testing.
    • Maintenance schedule for updating the recovery plan as systems and processes change.
  1. Training and Awareness
    • Training programs for personnel involved in database recovery.
    • Awareness campaigns to ensure all employees understand their roles during a recovery scenario.
    • Documentation and dissemination of recovery procedures.
  1. Compliance and Legal Considerations
    • Compliance requirements related to data protection and privacy laws.
    • Legal considerations for data recovery and retention.
    • Procedures for ensuring compliance during the recovery process.
  1. Appendices
    • Contact information for key personnel and vendors.
    • Technical documentation for database systems and recovery tools.
    • Forms and templates for documenting incidents and recovery activities.

Table of Contents for Database Recovery Plan Template

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

PLAN MAINTENANCE       

PLAN EXERCISE      

PLAN LOCATION    

PLAN DISTRIBUTION

PLAN INTRODUCTION    
Purpose
Applicability
Scope
Assumptions
Use of This Plan

DATABASE PROFILE  
Database Specifications
Server Requirements

PLAN ACTIVATION PROCEDURES       
Plan Activation Team

TEAM MEMBERS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Activate Team Members
Travel to Alternate Location

RECOVERY PROCEDURES    
Restore Database Services

RESTORATION PROCEDURES 
Original or New Site Restoration
Concurrent Processing
Plan Deactivation

APPENDIX
Appendix A:  Employee Contact List
Appendix B:  Vendor Contact List

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