An organization performs virtual machine (VM) replication instead of daily backups of its critical servers. Which of the following is MOST important to validate when evaluating the adequacy of recovery procedures?
An organization performs virtual machine (VM) replication instead of daily backups of its critical servers. Which of the following is MOST important to validate when evaluating the adequacy of recovery procedures?
Periodic testing of VM replication is essential to ensure that the replication process is functioning correctly and that the virtual machines can be successfully restored when needed. This step validates that the organization’s recovery procedures are adequate by confirming that the VM replication data is not only available but also usable, which is critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.
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This validation helps confirm that the organization's critical servers can be recovered within the required Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and that data integrity is maintained.
It is important that backup media are stored in a separate location. Here the replication servers are the backup media.