Application export
This route brings portable records with application-specific gaps. Record who accepts that work and how recovery is checked.
Complete backup
This route brings data, database, configuration and recovery procedure. Record its conditions and the person who reviews them.
Four decision axes
| Axis | Question to answer |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Move selected data or restore a service |
| Coverage | Records versus files, database and configuration |
| Test | Import inspection or isolated application recovery |
| Retention | Portable copy versus recovery history |
Illustrative decision record
Illustrative choice: a group wants both a migration option and a disaster path. It keeps an export plus a full recovery kit, assigns a recovery owner and reviews after an isolated restore is scheduled.
Conditional outcome
Use the stated trade-off for this choice, assign the named owner and review on the condition described above. It is a planning example, not a service guarantee.