Scheduled Backups
Scheduled backups refer to the automated process of creating copies of data at predetermined intervals to protect against data loss from hardware failures, human errors, or cyberattacks. This involves configuring backup software or systems to run at specific times (e.g., daily, weekly) without manual intervention, ensuring data recovery points are consistently available. It is a critical component of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in IT infrastructure.
Developers should implement scheduled backups to safeguard application data, databases, and configurations, especially in production environments where downtime or data loss can have severe consequences. This is essential for compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, and for scenarios such as recovering from ransomware attacks, accidental deletions, or server crashes. It reduces reliance on manual processes, improving reliability and operational efficiency.