Optimizing database backup strategy: How Service NSW achieved 70% cost reduction with AWS Backup
Public Sector Blog
Service NSW, a government agency in Australia, significantly improved its database backup strategy using AWS Backup, achieving remarkable results:
- Reduced backup costs by 70% through a tiered backup strategy
- Implemented point-in-time recovery (PITR) with 35-day granular restoration
- Created an automated testing solution using AWS Lambda for backup validation
- Used AWS Backup Audit Manager to streamline compliance reporting
- Maintained 7-year data retention requirements while optimizing costs
The innovative approach balances cost efficiency, operational requirements, and compliance, setting a new standard for public sector database backup strategies.
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