SOP Template KitBackup and Restore Testing SOP
Make sure data can actually be restored when needed.
The full Backup and Restore Testing SOP (all 5 steps, 2 controls, records and measures) is one of 36 editable Word SOPs in the SOP Template Kit: $79.
| Document no. | IT-05 | Department | IT & Security |
1. Purpose
Make sure data can actually be restored when needed.
2. Scope
All systems holding business data, including SaaS where exportable.
3. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| IT | Runs backups and tests. |
| System Owners | Confirm restored data is usable. |
4. Procedure
| Step | Who | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT | Back up per the schedule: [daily incremental, weekly full], with one copy offline or immutable. |
| 2 | IT | Check backup job results daily; fix failures the same day. |
| 3 | IT | Every [quarter], restore a sample system or file set to a test location. |
| + 2 more steps, 2 controls, 2 records and 3 measures in the full SOP. | ||