A Backup and Recovery Procedures 1. Obtain an understanding of backup procedures. Assess the appropriateness of the objects selected based on frequency of change, time available to save changes, level of importance, etc. See information obtained in Interview Questionnaire.
Recommendation is to have the above items updated on a daily basis assuming changes occur regularly.
Use the following commands to obtain proof of what objects are being saved and when. Assess the appropriateness of the media type used for backup. Obtain a network diagram, illustrating the dependencies between divisions, plants, and multiple operating locations. Include past system failure experiences in the assessment. If not available, re-perform the analysis.