Backup restore-test runbook
A runbook for proving that backups can actually be restored, not merely created.
What is included
- Define restore target
- Check database and files
- Document result and recovery time
Audience and use case
Audience
Website owners working with WordPress, shops, hosting providers or agencies.
Use case
Use it quarterly or before major updates.
Preview
Before you start
Set the scope for the restore test and note where evidence is stored.
- Define owner and system scope
- Collect current URLs, tools and access paths
Technical checks
- Check the highest-risk item first
- Record evidence, not assumptions
- Assign one corrective action