OPS-08: Backup/restore automation and disaster-recovery drill playbook

[Chris0Jeky]

Source:

• docs/WIP/FutureExpansionAndImprovementsChecklist.pdf (2.8 Automated Backups & Disaster Recovery)
• docs/WIP/Scaling and Hardening Taskdeck (Vue 3 + ASP.NET Core) – Comprehensive Guide.pdf (Operational resilience)

Horizon:

• Future expansion tranche (post current Phase 4 backlog)

Depends on:

• DEBT-03: Database export/import implementation decision (implement or ADR defer) #54
• OPS-07: Containerized deployment baseline (Docker + reverse proxy + compression) #69

Scope:

• Implement scheduled backup workflow for core data stores and relevant artifacts.
• Provide repeatable restore workflow with integrity verification.
• Define DR drill cadence and evidence template.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Backup job(s) run with retention policy and failure visibility.
• Restore process is documented and tested against a recent backup snapshot.
• DR drill checklist is committed and includes RTO/RPO targets.
• Security controls protect backup artifacts and access paths.

Suggested branch:

• feature/backup-restore-dr-playbook