BDR: The Minimal Viable Operations Product
The BDR MVP moves your recovery plan from theory to certainty, ensuring business-critical data can always be restored quickly.
1. Data Scoping & RPO/RTO Definition
We work with you to identify and classify business-critical data (Level 1, Level 2). This process establishes clear **Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)** and **Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)** for each data tier.
- Classification of critical systems (e.g., CRM, Finance, Core Servers).
- Establishing maximum acceptable data loss (RPO).
- Establishing maximum acceptable downtime (RTO).
2. Immutable Backup Deployment
We implement the "3-2-1" rule by deploying an automated, offsite, and **immutable** backup solution for all scoped critical data. Immutability ensures that backups cannot be encrypted or deleted by ransomware or malicious insiders.
- Configuration of automated backup jobs (frequency determined by RPO).
- Deployment of segregated, secure storage.
- Verification of immutability settings.
3. Custom Disaster Recovery Runbook
We develop an operational **Recovery Runbook** specific to your environment and RTO/RPO targets. This document provides step-by-step instructions for recovery, covering scenarios from single file loss to total site failure.
- Detailed, step-by-step recovery procedures.
- Defined escalation paths and communication protocols.
- Pre-approved decision points for failover/failback.
4. Recovery Validation Test (RVT)
The plan is worthless if untested. We perform an initial, non-disruptive **Recovery Validation Test (RVT)** to prove the data is retrievable and the recovery runbook works, providing verifiable assurance.
- Restoration of a sampled critical system to a sandbox environment.
- Time-stamped metrics to confirm RTO feasibility.
- Documentation of lessons learned and runbook adjustments.
Collaboration: Your Role vs. Our KAI Approach
The Customer's Role
BDR success depends on accurate data identification and clear recovery authorization.
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Define RPO/RTO: Clearly state the business-required recovery time and data loss tolerance.
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Provide Inventory: Supply a list of all servers, databases, and critical cloud services to be included in the scope.
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Approve Testing: Grant permission and schedule time for the initial Recovery Validation Test (RVT).
The Knowledge-Driven AI Approach
KAI ensures data integrity and accelerates recovery by intelligently managing the backup lifecycle.
Backup Integrity Verification
KAI performs synthetic restores and integrity checks on backups hourly, flagging unrecoverable data points instantly.
Ransomware Snapshot Isolation
Detects file system changes indicative of active encryption and automatically isolates the last good snapshot for recovery.
Automated DR Pathing
In a confirmed disaster, KAI uses RTO data to calculate the most efficient, fastest path to restoring essential services.
Policy Compliance Monitoring
Continuously monitors backup retention policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance is met without fail.
Why BDR is Critical to Your Survival
"If you can't recover your data, you don't own your business. BDR is the only guarantee that a worst-case scenario won't result in total operational shutdown."
Cybersecurity Impact
Provides the ultimate defense against ransomware by ensuring clean recovery points.
Resilience Pillar Addressed
Primary focus on **Data** and **Operations**, directly ensuring business continuity.
Customer Security Outcome
Achieves **guaranteed recoverability** within established RTO and RPO limits.
BDR MVP Standalone Investment
$2,500 Fixed Fee
Fixed fee covers the initial **scoping, deployment of the backup job, and the mandatory recovery validation test** for the BDR MVP.
Bundle & Save: BDR is included as a core service in our **Tier 1 Execution Pack**, securing all three critical MVP pillars. View Bundles →