Backup & Disaster Recovery for Headless CMS

1. Introduction

In a headless CMS architecture, content management and delivery are separated, making it crucial to implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies. This lesson explores how to maintain data integrity and minimize downtime in such systems.

2. Key Concepts

3. Backup Strategies

Effective backup strategies include:

1. Regular Backups: Schedule regular backups based on content update frequency.
2. Incremental Backups: Only back up changes made since the last backup to save time and storage.
3. Offsite Backups: Store backups in a different location to protect against physical damage.

4. Disaster Recovery

A good disaster recovery plan includes:

• Identification of Critical Systems: Determine which systems are essential for operations.
• Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Define how quickly systems need to be restored.
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO): Define the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time.

Disaster Recovery Workflow

            graph TD;
                A[Disaster Occurs] --> B[Assess Damage];
                B --> C{Is Backup Available?};
                C -- Yes --> D[Restore Backup];
                C -- No --> E[Contact Support];
                D --> F[Verify Integrity];
                F --> G[System Operational Again];
                E --> H[Implement Emergency Protocols];
        

5. Best Practices

Implement these best practices to enhance your backup and disaster recovery processes:

• Document your backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct regular drills to test your recovery process.
• Keep your recovery tools updated and familiar.
• Monitor backup success and failures.

6. FAQ