Designing the Perfect SQL Server Backup Strategy: RPO vs RTO Explained (DBA Skill)
Move beyond basic backups and learn how to design a robust, real-world backup strategy. This video covers the two key business metrics: Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO). Understand how RPO drives your log backup frequency and how differential backups help meet aggressive RTO targets. Learn the standard weekly-full, nightly-differential, frequent-log schedule and critical planning considerations like storing backups off-site and regularly testing your restores.