Facing unexpected data loss during a migration, how can you safeguard your project timeline?

Plan Thoroughly: -Analyze the source and target systems, data types, and structures. Understand the potential compatibility issues. -Create a detailed data mapping document, specifying how each data element from the source will be transferred to the target. -Take backup before start migration, so you could proceed roll back if needed. -Add check list to validate the migration success

We should have some measures in place to help prevent this from happening in the first place and if it still happens the damage will be less. We should start by doing some risk assessment, set the initial plan and create a plan for when things go as unexpected.

We use logger to see exact problem. also implement retry logic to handle data loss. set some time limit run job again with make to handle duplicate also in this time period to resolve the issue.

En los procesos de migración recomiendo considerar estas acciones; Identificar los puntos críticos del proceso, determinar el impacto en el negocio ante una pérdida de datos, caída o falla, realizar pruebas del proceso, crear copias de seguridad, sistemas en paralelo, generar visualización de avance de la migración, generar un plan de contingencia asegurando la disponibilidad del equipo especialista durante todo el proceso. Ante una pérdida de datos, aplicar el plan de contingencia para asegurar la continuidad y el cronograma.

Here's how to enhance your backup strategy: - Establish a Backup Schedule: Implement a regular backup schedule that suits your project's needs. - Use Multiple Backup Types. - Full Backups: Regularly create complete backups of the entire database. - Automate Backups: Automate the backup process to reduce human error and ensure consistency.Use scheduling tools and scripts to handle backups at set intervals. - Document Backup Procedures: Clearly document your backup processes, including how and when backups are taken, and how to restore them. - Implement Versioning: Maintain multiple versions of backups to allow for restoration to different

In our client's experience, their data was hacked, and a ransom was demanded. - To address this, we implemented an automated solution to back up data to the cloud every 30 minutes using a stored procedure. - This ensures the data is consistently backed up automatically.

Even if you didn't have a recovery plan and had to improvise, this is the perfect time to create one. Start with a post-mortem: document the root cause of the incident, every step you took during the recovery, and include the ones that didn’t work. Afterward, gather your team and formalize a recovery plan. Make sure it includes clear steps for data restoration, validation, and re-synchronization with minimal downtime. Regularly test these procedures to spot any gaps and ensure you're ready for the next incident.