IT Disaster Recovery Plan Template
Complete DR plan template with RTO/RPO definitions, recovery procedures, and testing schedule.
Purpose
This template provides a complete disaster recovery plan that can be customised for your organisation. It covers all critical systems with defined recovery objectives.
Recovery Objectives
| System | RTO | RPO | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 15 minutes | Critical | |
| Helpdesk | 4 hours | 1 hour | Critical |
| File servers | 8 hours | 24 hours | High |
| CRM | 8 hours | 4 hours | High |
| Finance | 24 hours | 24 hours | Medium |
Recovery Procedures
For each system, document: backup location, restore steps, verification method, and rollback plan.
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