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Disaster Recovery

This guide outlines disaster recovery planning and procedures for your FinHub API integration in production environments.

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Overview

A robust disaster recovery plan ensures business continuity in the event of system failures, natural disasters, or other disruptive events. This document provides guidance on preparing for and responding to such events.

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FinHub Infrastructure Redundancy

FinHub’s API infrastructure includes:

• Multi-region deployment
• Automated failover mechanisms
• Regular backups
• 24/7 monitoring and support

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Recommended Client-Side Measures

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Redundancy Planning

• Implement retry logic with exponential backoff
• Consider multi-region deployment for your applications
• Maintain backup endpoints where applicable

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Data Backup Strategies

• Regularly backup critical transaction data
• Implement reconciliation processes
• Store backup data in geographically separate locations

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Disaster Recovery Testing

We recommend regular testing of your disaster recovery procedures:

• Simulated outage drills
• Failover testing
• Backup restoration verification
• End-to-end recovery testing

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Communication During Outages

• Subscribe to the FinHub status page
• Set up automated alerts for API status changes
• Establish internal communication protocols for outages

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Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)

FinHub maintains the following RTOs for different service levels:

• Critical services: < 1 hour
• Standard services: < 4 hours
• Non-critical services: < 24 hours

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Business Continuity Planning

• Document alternative processing procedures
• Train staff on manual processing if needed
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities during outages

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Contact Support

For assistance with disaster recovery planning or during an actual disaster event, contact our support team at support@finhub.example.com or through the emergency contact provided in your service agreement.