RunAs Radio Optimizing Cloud Recovery Costs with Natalie Serebryakova
Aug 7, 2024
Natalie Serebryakova, a disaster recovery consultant, joins the conversation to unpack the costs associated with recovering from disasters in cloud environments. She discusses the various types of disasters, from data deletion to severe outages, and the critical importance of identifying what needs backing up. The dialogue ventures into how understanding Recovery Time Objectives can refine disaster recovery strategies, improve infrastructure, and ultimately lower costs. With a nod to best practices, Natalie emphasizes the balance between optimizing resources and maintaining efficient operations.
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Types of Disasters
- Disasters can range from data center fires to accidental deletions in production.
- Natalie Serebryakova mentions a data center fire in Germany and accidental database deletions.
Test Disaster Recovery
- Test disaster recovery processes thoroughly, including validation and post-disaster steps.
- Don't just document the process; practice it to identify potential issues and ensure readiness.
Cloud Provider Responsibility
- Cloud providers offer some guarantees, but businesses are responsible for crucial aspects like backups, security, and patching.
- Disaster recovery planning remains essential, regardless of cloud provider assurances.