What is meant by Logging and recovery?
The term "logging and recovery" refers to the recording of events within a software application and the ability to restore the application’s state after a failure or outage. Logging allows the capture of information about the activities and states of an application, while recovery ensures that data loss is minimized and that the application can quickly become operational again after a disruption.
Typical software functions in the area of "logging and recovery":
- Event Logging: Detailed recording of events, warnings, and errors within the application.
- Error Notification: Automated alerts regarding errors and outages sent to administrators or developers.
- Data Recovery: Mechanisms to restore lost or corrupted data from backups or logs.
- Transaction Logs: Capturing all changes to data to restore the original state if needed.
- Monitoring Tools: Real-time monitoring of the application to identify potential issues early on.
- Audit Trails: Documentation of all user activities for monitoring and compliance assurance.
- Backup Management: Automation of data backups to access current data in the event of a failure.
- Recovery Plans: Creation and implementation of strategies for quickly restoring the application and its data.
