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AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (AWS DRS) for Financial Services from AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Highly automated disaster recovery, rapid failover to AWS Cloud, continuous replication, built-in compliance controls, designed to meet the high-availability needs of financial and trading firms.
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Disaster Recovery Systems for IT and Infrastructure
Backup infrastructure, replication technology, and recovery procedures ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.
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Backup Infrastructure
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Automated Backup Scheduling Ability to schedule and automate data backups at customizable intervals. |
AWS DRS allows for automated and scheduled backups using AWS Backup and Lifecycle policies. | |
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Incremental Backups Supports only backing up changed or new data since the last backup, reducing resource usage. |
Incremental backups are supported via continuous block-level replication rather than repeated full snapshots. | |
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Full Backups Ability to create comprehensive backups of entire systems or databases. |
Full backup images can be created upon demand during failover and initial setup. | |
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Encryption at Rest Data backups are encrypted during storage to prevent unauthorized access. |
AWS DRS uses EBS volume-level and server-side encryption for data at rest. | |
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Backup Retention Policy Management Ability to set, configure, and automate data retention periods for backups. |
Backup retention policies can be managed via AWS Backup and automated rules. | |
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Cloud Backup Option Option to store backups in the cloud for offsite recovery. |
Cloud backup is inherent: backups are stored in AWS, supporting offsite recovery. | |
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On-Premise Backup Option Ability to maintain backup copies at physical site(s) for local recovery. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Primarily designed for cloud-based and hybrid backup; on-premise copy retention not a primary function. | |
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Backup Verification & Integrity Checking Automatic validation and integrity checks of created backup files. |
AWS DRS automatically verifies that replicas are bootable after failover drills. | |
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Backup Compression Ability to compress backup data to optimize storage space. |
Supports backup compression via AWS Backup/EBS features. | |
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Backup Logging & Auditing Provides logs and audit trails for backup operations. |
AWS CloudTrail and backup services provide auditing/logging for all backup/restore actions. | |
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Backup Speed Maximum achievable speed for creating backup copies. |
No information available | |
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Supported File Types Variety of system and file types the backup system can handle. |
undefined AWS DRS supports various OS types, file systems, and databases as stated in support docs. |
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Multi-location Backup Support Ability to create and manage backups across multiple geographic locations. |
Multi-region replication supported for disaster recovery across geographies. |
Replication Technology
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Real-Time Data Replication Data changes are replicated instantly to backup locations. |
Replication is real-time, with changes being continuously transmitted. | |
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Asynchronous Replication Replication occurs at intervals, possibly with a slight lag behind production. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Replication in AWS DRS is continuous, not interval-based (asynchronous). | |
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Synchronous Replication Updates occur simultaneously at both primary and replica sites. |
Supports synchronous replication for certain architectures and regions. | |
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Cross-Platform Replication Ability to replicate data between different operating systems or infrastructure platforms. |
No information available | |
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Replication Bandwidth Control Can limit or schedule replication data flow to avoid network congestion. |
Supports replication bandwidth throttling and scheduling via AWS DataSync controls. | |
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Failover Automation Automated switching to replica systems in case of primary system failure. |
Automatic failover and failback orchestration is a core feature. | |
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Replication Monitoring and Alerts System monitors health/status of replication, sending alerts if issues are detected. |
Monitoring and alerting provided by AWS CloudWatch for replication health. | |
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Replication Latency Time delay between data being written to the primary and appearing at the replica. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Site Replication Support Capability to replicate information to more than two sites for higher resilience. |
Multi-site replication (multi-region, multi-account) supported, for resilience. | |
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Versioning Support Allows roll-back and access to previous versions of replicated data. |
No information available | |
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Data Consistency Verification Ensures data integrity and consistency between primary and replica copies. |
Data integrity and consistency checking is performed during replication. | |
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Selective Replication Ability to choose specific data sets or applications to replicate. |
No information available |
Recovery Procedures
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Automated Recovery Orchestration Automated procedures for restoring key services/applications with minimal manual intervention. |
Automated recovery orchestration after a defined event is provided by DRS. | |
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Disaster Recovery Playbooks Detailed, standardized recovery scripts or manuals for various scenarios. |
No information available | |
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Granular Restore Capabilities Ability to restore specific files, applications, databases, or systems as required. |
Granular restore is supported—file- or instance-level recovery possible. | |
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Rollback/Point-in-Time Restore Restoration to a specific time or backup snapshot. |
Supports point-in-time restore using recovery points and snapshots. | |
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Self-Service Restore Interface Authorized users can initiate restore processes through a web GUI or portal. |
Self-service restore is available via AWS Management Console. | |
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Testing and Simulation Tools Support for running disaster recovery test drills without impacting production. |
Test and simulation (DR drills) supported without affecting production workloads. | |
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Recovery Speed Estimated time to recover a critical system or essential data. |
No information available | |
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Automated Application Dependency Mapping System maps and restores interdependent applications in a required order. |
Dependency mapping available via AWS Application Discovery Service; orchestration automates application recovery order. | |
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Comprehensive Documentation Accessible and up-to-date documentation for all recovery scenarios. |
AWS product documentation is extensive and updated. | |
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Multi-Platform Recovery Support Ability to restore systems running on different technology stacks or clouds. |
Can support multi-platform recovery (Windows, Linux, various databases). |
Testing & Validation
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Scheduled DR Drills Ability to plan and execute regular disaster recovery test events. |
Scheduled disaster recovery drills are supported and can be automated. | |
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Automated Test Execution Automated workflows for running DR simulations. |
Automated test executions are possible with AWS DRS orchestration. | |
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Reporting and Analytics Generate reports of test outcomes, response times, and gaps. |
Test and recovery reporting, analytics and export capabilities supported. | |
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Compliance Checklists Ensures tests meet regulatory requirements. |
Compliance checklists for DR/BCP are available and mapped to various regulatory needs. | |
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Role-Based Test Access Limits who can initiate, monitor, or stop DR tests. |
Role-based access can restrict who can trigger/testing DR events. | |
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Test Environment Isolation DR test environment is segregated to prevent interference with production. |
DR/test environments are isolated from production via AWS environment and account segregation. | |
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Test Frequency How often DR tests are conducted. |
No information available | |
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Real-Time Monitoring During Tests Visibility into processes and results during live drill execution. |
AWS provides real-time monitoring dashboards during tests via CloudWatch. | |
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Automated Gap Analysis System evaluates outcomes to identify weaknesses or failures after each test. |
Post-test gap analysis with recommendations available via reporting tools. |
Business Continuity Planning Integration
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BCP Template Support Includes or integrates with standardized business continuity planning templates. |
No information available | |
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Critical Operations Prioritization Enables ranking and quick restoration of the most vital business applications. |
You can prioritize critical operations in recovery runbook settings. | |
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Dependency Mapping Tools Visualizes operational and data dependencies to inform BCP planning. |
No information available | |
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Cross-Team Alerting Notifies relevant business units during BCP/DR events. |
Alerting via SNS during DR/BCP events is available to multiple teams. | |
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Third-Party Service Failover Supports failover processes for critical vendor-supplied services. |
Support for 3rd party SaaS IaaS failover is available using custom runbooks and Lambda. | |
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RTO/RPO Dashboard Displays recovery time objective and recovery point objective metrics related to current DR plans. |
RTO/RPO metrics displayed in dashboard and integrated into runbooks. | |
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Policy Versioning Track and manage changes in BCP/DR policies over time. |
AWS Config and Service Catalog provide policy/versioning management for DR architectures. | |
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Pre-Defined Incident Scenarios Library of scenario templates for rapid response during various disaster types. |
No information available |
Monitoring & Alerts
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24/7 System Health Monitoring Round-the-clock monitoring of backup, replication, and DR resources. |
CloudWatch monitoring is 24/7, with configurable alerts. | |
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Custom Alert Triggers Users can define custom alerts based on metrics or incidents. |
Supports customized alerts and metrics triggering AWS Lambda or SNS. | |
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Automated Escalation Procedures Automate notification and escalation to response teams when incidents are detected. |
Automated escalation rules available in CloudWatch or custom workflows. | |
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Alert Severity Levels Categorizes alerts by criticality or urgency. |
Alerts can be designated with various criticality attributes. | |
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Centralized Alert Dashboard Unified dashboard for managing and responding to all DR-related alerts. |
AWS Management Console provides a centralized dashboard for all alerts. | |
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Notification Channels Supports multiple notification channels (email, SMS, call, chat). |
Supports notifications via email, SMS, Lambda, and 3rd party integrations. | |
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Alert Resolution Tracking Track status and resolution of alerts/incidents. |
Alert resolution/incident tracking integrated into AWS CloudWatch/Config. | |
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Automated Incident Ticketing Creates support tickets for failures or critical alerts automatically. |
Integrated ticketing cabilities (via AWS Support/Ticketing or ServiceNow integration). |
Security & Compliance
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Encryption In-Transit Backup and replication data is encrypted during transfer. |
Data is encrypted in-transit using TLS/SSL. | |
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Access Control & User Permissions Granular control over who can access, modify, or restore backup data. |
IAM-based detailed permissions model for restore/backup access. | |
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Audit Trail Logging Detailed logs to track who accessed or changed DR systems or data. |
Centralized logging/audit trails available via AWS CloudTrail. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Support for compliance with SOX, GDPR, FINRA, SEC, or local standards. |
AWS DRS is compliant with multiple regulatory frameworks (SOX, GDPR, FINRA, SEC, etc). | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enhanced authentication for administrative access to DR components. |
MFA can be enforced for AWS DRS administrative access. | |
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Data Masking/Anonymization Sensitive data in backups can be masked during test recovery. |
No information available | |
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Immutable Backups Backups cannot be altered or deleted within defined retention windows. |
Backups can be made immutable with object lock/S3 or retention control. | |
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Compliance Reporting Automated compliance and audit reports to demonstrate controls. |
Compliance reporting and export available for audit purposes. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Assign access by roles for least-privilege operation. |
RBAC natively implemented with AWS IAM roles and policies. |
Scalability & Performance
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Horizontal Scaling Support Can add more resources or nodes as the system grows. |
Horizontal scaling is inherent in AWS design — can scale to additional instances/regions. | |
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Performance Monitoring Tools to monitor resource usage and identify bottlenecks. |
AWS tools for performance monitoring included (CloudWatch, detailed logs). | |
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Max Supported Data Volume Maximum volume the DR platform can reliably back up and recover. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent Backup/Restore Jobs Number of simultaneous backup or restore operations supported. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Tenant Support Supports hosting DR for multiple lines of business or brokerages. |
Multi-tenant support via AWS Organizations and account separation. | |
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Load Balancing Spreads backup/restore workload automatically across resources. |
High availability and load balancing intrinsic to AWS DR architecture. | |
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Resource Auto-provisioning System can automatically assign storage, compute resources as needs change. |
Storage and compute auto-provisioning supported by AWS auto-scaling and serverless tech. |
Usability & Access
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Web-Based Management Interface Modern, browser-accessible dashboard for system management. |
AWS Management Console, CLI and SDK are web-based with role delegation. | |
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Mobile Access Ability to monitor and manage DR systems via mobile devices. |
Mobile app and console access available to monitor and initiate DR operations. | |
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API Integration Open APIs for integration with monitoring, orchestration, or ticketing tools. |
Comprehensive APIs available for integration with orchestration and ITSM tools. | |
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Contextual Help/Documentation Built-in help and documentation relevant to current tasks. |
Contextual online help and documentation is embedded in AWS Console. | |
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Multi-Language Support User interfaces and documentation available in multiple languages. |
AWS Console offers multi-language options, major languages supported. | |
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Accessibility Compliance Interfaces comply with accessibility standards for users with disabilities. |
AWS Console designed for accessibility and WCAG compliance. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can adapt views and widgets to personal or organizational needs. |
Customizable dashboard widgets and views in AWS Console. |
Vendor Support & Service Reliability
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24x7 Support Availability Vendor offers round-the-clock support for critical incidents. |
AWS offers 24x7 premium support. | |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Agreed-upon guarantees for availability and issue response. |
SLAs available for DR/BCP workloads, defined in AWS contracts. | |
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High Availability Architecture DR product itself is architected for high uptime with redundant components. |
Highly available architecture with regional/zone redundancy. | |
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Uptime Guarantee The percentage of time the service is guaranteed to be operational. |
No information available | |
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Proactive Issue Notification Vendor notifies customers about disruptions or vulnerabilities proactively. |
Customers are proactively notified of disruptions and vulnerabilities. | |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Option for a named technical advisor from the vendor. |
Available as a feature under Enterprise Support contracts. | |
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Customer Training Programs Vendor provides training to ensure effective product use. |
AWS offers extensive customer and partner training programs. | |
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Community and Knowledge Base Access Active user community and searchable technical knowledge base. |
AWS maintains an active community forum and searchable knowledge base. |
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