Glossary Term

Restore Test Runbook

A documented IBM i recovery test procedure that proves the business can restore what matters.

Definition

A restore test runbook defines the evidence a recovery test must produce. It moves backup planning from assumed protection to recoverability proof.

  • Recovery scenario
  • Media source
  • Restore order
  • Commands or software workflow
  • Timing
  • Validation steps
  • Evidence captured
  • Remediation items
  • Sign-off owner

For IBM i environments, the runbook should cover the recovery scope and the business workflow that proves the restore is usable.

  • Libraries
  • IFS content
  • Security data
  • Configuration objects
  • Interfaces
  • Reports
  • Business workflow validation

Example

A quarterly restore test may restore a production-like library and IFS path to an isolated partition, then have a business owner confirm the application workflow works.