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Architect Salesforce backup archive strategy for 7-year regulatory retention
Real World Scenario
Broker-dealer requires 7-year WORM archive; Salesforce native backup alone insufficient for examiner request format.
Expected Answer
• Weekly OwnBackup or equivalent encrypted export verified restore test
• Immutable archive storage WORM S3 Object Lock compliance mode
• Metadata plus data plus files complete capture
• Examiner export runbook specific record set 48 hour SLA
• Separate backup retention from operational archive tiers
• Legal hold integration suspend delete propagation backup
• Annual restore drill documented evidence for audit
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Main difference: use case and scale. Weekly OwnBackup or equivalent encrypted export verified restore test. Immutable archive storage WORM S3 Object Lock compliance mode. Pick based on your integration pattern and team capability. Backup without tested restore is hope—regulatory archive needs WORM plus restore drill evidence. Document the decision in an ADR and align with enterprise standards.
Architect Perspective
Backup without tested restore is hope—regulatory archive needs WORM plus restore drill evidence.