Backups are only as good as restores. Create step-by-step restore guides and perform periodic tests (including PITR where enabled).

why this is needed

• Ensures backups are usable under pressure.
• Surfaces gaps in permissions, tooling, or data coverage.
• Builds confidence in RPO/RTO.

what's needs to be done

• For each app: write restore steps (stop → receive snapshot/restore dump → swap → start).
• Quarterly tabletop test; annual live test on non-prod copy or staging.
• Track metrics: time-to-restore, data loss window.

how to confirm the remediation was successful

• A test restore of a representative app finishes within target RTO and passes functional checks.
• Runbook updated with lessons learned.