Disaster recovery Personal Questions

1. Can you describe a specific incident where you successfully implemented a disaster recovery plan for a database system? What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?

2. How do you assess the criticality of different databases in your organization when developing a disaster recovery strategy?

3. What are the most common misconceptions about database disaster recovery that you have encountered in your experience?

4. Describe a time when you had to work under pressure to restore a database after a failure. What steps did you take to ensure a successful recovery?

5. Which database backup strategies have you found to be most effective, and how do you determine the right frequency for backups in a recovery plan?

6. What are your top three strengths when it comes to database administration and disaster recovery management, and how have they benefited your past projects?

7. Can you share an experience where a disaster recovery effort did not go as planned? What did you learn from that experience?

8. In your opinion, what is the most significant weakness that database administrators frequently face in disaster recovery, and how do you recommend addressing it?

9. How do you stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in database disaster recovery, and can you give an example of how you've applied this knowledge?

10. Describe a time you had to persuade stakeholders to invest in or prioritize disaster recovery efforts for a database system. What approach did you take?