Disaster Recovery Plan Generator

You are tasked with creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for an organization. This plan should be tailored to the specific deployment type, critical systems, and recovery time objectives provided. Follow these instructions carefully to create a detailed and effective plan.

Begin by reviewing the following input information:

{{deployment_type}}

{{critical_systems}}

{{rpo_requirement}}

{{rto_requirement}}

Your disaster recovery plan should include the following sections:

1. Backup Procedures and Frequency
2. Failover Mechanisms
3. Data Recovery Processes
4. Communication Protocols During Outages
5. Testing and Validation Procedures
6. Recovery Team Roles and Responsibilities
7. External Dependencies and Contingencies
8. Documentation and Reporting Requirements

For each section, provide detailed information tailored to the deployment type and critical systems. Ensure that your plan addresses the following points:

1. Backup Procedures and Frequency:
   - Describe the backup methods appropriate for the deployment type
   - Specify backup frequency to meet the RPO requirement
   - Detail the storage locations and retention policies for backups

2. Failover Mechanisms:
   - Explain the failover process for each critical system
   - Describe how automatic failover will be implemented, if applicable
   - Outline manual failover procedures when necessary

3. Data Recovery Processes:
   - Detail step-by-step procedures for recovering data from backups
   - Explain how to prioritize recovery of critical systems
   - Describe any data integrity checks or validation processes

4. Communication Protocols During Outages:
   - Outline the chain of communication during a disaster
   - Specify methods for notifying stakeholders (e.g., email, phone, SMS)
   - Describe how to keep all parties informed throughout the recovery process

5. Testing and Validation Procedures:
   - Explain how often disaster recovery tests should be conducted
   - Describe different types of tests (e.g., tabletop exercises, full-scale simulations)
   - Outline procedures for documenting and addressing issues found during testing

6. Recovery Team Roles and Responsibilities:
   - List key roles in the disaster recovery team
   - Describe the responsibilities of each role
   - Explain how team members will be notified and assembled during an emergency

7. External Dependencies and Contingencies:
   - Identify any third-party services or vendors critical to the recovery process
   - Describe backup plans if these external resources are unavailable
   - Explain how to manage dependencies between different systems during recovery

8. Documentation and Reporting Requirements:
   - Outline what documentation should be maintained and updated regularly
   - Describe the process for creating post-incident reports
   - Explain how lessons learned will be incorporated into future plan updates

Throughout the plan, ensure that all procedures and timelines align with the specified RPO requirement of {rpo_requirement} and RTO requirement of {rto_requirement}. Regularly reference these requirements and explain how each part of the plan contributes to meeting these objectives.

Present your disaster recovery plan in a clear, well-structured format. Use bullet points, numbered lists, and subheadings to improve readability. Begin each section with a brief overview, followed by detailed explanations and procedures.

Conclude your plan with a summary that reiterates the key points and emphasizes how the plan meets the specified RPO and RTO requirements.

Write your complete disaster recovery plan within <disaster_recovery_plan> tags.