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What is AWS RTO and RPO?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 5:47 pm

AWS RTO and RPO are two terms used in the AWS cloud computing platform. They describe the frequency at which your applications need to be restarted or rebalanced.

PRO TIP: AWS RTO and RPO are both terms that are used in the context of data backup and recovery. RTO stands for Recovery Time Objective, and RPO stands for Recovery Point Objective. Both terms refer to the amount of time that can pass before data is considered lost or unrecoverable.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of what constitutes an acceptable RTO or RPO. The answer will vary depending on the specific needs of the organization. However, it is important to remember that both RTO and RPO represent critical components of any data backup and recovery strategy.

With AWS RTO, you specify the number of minutes after which an application instance must be restarted. If the instance has not been restarted within the specified time, the instance is terminated.

With AWS RPO, you specify the number of minutes after which a specific number of instances of an application must be rebalanced. If the number of rebalanced instances falls below the specified threshold, the instance is terminated.

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