Master Backup & Disaster Recovery

Build expertise in data protection, system recovery, and business continuity planning through hands-on training with real-world scenarios.

Your Learning Journey

Progress through four comprehensive phases designed to build your expertise systematically. Each module includes practical exercises, real scenarios, and skill assessments to ensure you're ready for the challenges ahead.

1

Foundation & Risk Assessment

Weeks 1-4 | 32 hours

Start with understanding data vulnerability patterns and business impact analysis. You'll learn to identify critical systems, calculate recovery time objectives, and map data dependencies across different business environments.

  • Risk Analysis
  • Business Impact Assessment
  • Recovery Objectives
  • System Dependencies
2

Backup Technologies & Implementation

Weeks 5-10 | 48 hours

Dive deep into backup technologies, from traditional tape systems to modern cloud solutions. Practice configuring automated backup schedules, testing restore procedures, and troubleshooting common failures in controlled lab environments.

  • Backup Configuration
  • Storage Management
  • Cloud Integration
  • Automation Scripts
  • Performance Tuning
3

Disaster Recovery Planning

Weeks 11-16 | 48 hours

Build comprehensive recovery strategies for different disaster scenarios. Learn to design failover systems, coordinate recovery teams, and create detailed runbooks that work under pressure. Practice with simulated outages and communication protocols.

  • Recovery Planning
  • Failover Systems
  • Team Coordination
  • Documentation
  • Testing Procedures
4

Advanced Scenarios & Leadership

Weeks 17-20 | 32 hours

Handle complex multi-site recovery scenarios and lead incident response exercises. Develop skills in stakeholder communication, budget planning for recovery infrastructure, and staying current with emerging threats and technologies.

  • Incident Leadership
  • Multi-site Recovery
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Budget Planning
Dmitri Kowalski - Senior Backup Systems Engineer

Dmitri Kowalski

Senior Systems Engineer

Theo Lindqvist - Disaster Recovery Specialist

Theo Lindqvist

Recovery Specialist

Learn from Practitioners

Our instructors bring years of real-world experience managing backup systems and leading recovery efforts. They've handled everything from simple server failures to major datacenter outages, and they know what works when systems are down and stakeholders are waiting.

  • Small cohorts with direct instructor access
  • Case studies from actual recovery incidents
  • Hands-on labs with enterprise-grade tools
  • Career guidance and industry connections
  • Ongoing support after program completion

Practical Assessment Approach

We evaluate your progress through realistic scenarios that mirror what you'll encounter in the field. No multiple-choice tests here – you'll demonstrate competency by solving actual problems under realistic conditions.

Simulated Outages

Handle mock disaster scenarios with time pressure and stakeholder communication requirements.

System Design Reviews

Present and defend backup architectures to experienced practitioners who ask tough questions.

Recovery Execution

Demonstrate hands-on recovery procedures using real backup data and production-similar environments.

Start September 2025 Program
Students working on backup system recovery exercises in modern computer lab environment Instructor Vera Nakamura reviewing student progress during hands-on lab session