DiscoverThe Backup Wrap-UpHow to Set Realistic Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Goals
How to Set Realistic Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Goals

How to Set Realistic Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Goals

Update: 2025-11-24
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Want to know how much data you're really willing to lose? We're breaking down recovery point objective RPO - the agreement about how much data loss you can accept, measured in time. Most organizations have RPOs that are pure fantasy, claiming they can only lose an hour of data when they're backing up once a day. Curtis and Prasanna discuss why RPO matters, how ransomware scenarios can force you to accept more data loss than planned, and the difference between your stated RPO and your actual backup frequency. Learn practical strategies for rightsizing your backup schedule, using database transaction logs to minimize data loss, leveraging snapshot-based backup technologies, and protecting your SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and Salesforce. From incremental backups to continuous data protection, discover how modern backup technology can help you meet your recovery point objective RPO targets without overwhelming your infrastructure.

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How to Set Realistic Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Goals

How to Set Realistic Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Goals