Question

What is a high-level overview of the Snow Atlas backup strategy?

Answer

• We understand the importance of having robust Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) measures in place. 
• Below is a high-level description of our backup type, location, and timings, which should satisfy your DR and BCP requirements.
• Backup Type: Full Database Backup:
  • We perform a full backup of all databases associated with your Snow Atlas instance on a daily basis.
  • This ensures that a complete copy of your data is available for restoration in case of any incident.
• Backup Destination: Secure Offsite Storage:
  • All backup data is stored in secure offsite locations.
  • These locations are equipped with high levels of physical and digital security to ensure the safety and integrity of your data.
• Backup Times: Daily Backup Schedule:
  • The full backups are scheduled to occur every 24 hours. This regular schedule ensures that the most recent data is always available for restoration.
  • Additionally, we maintain a retention policy for incoming snowpacks:
• Snowpack Retention:
  • Incoming snowpacks are stored for an additional 30 days.
  • This retention period allows for reprocessing of data if necessary, providing an extra layer of security and ensuring data integrity.