PostgreSQL 12 High Availability Cookbook - Third Edition

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RPO is considered a vital part of business continuity planning. Entire books have been written on this subject, and what we've presented here is essentially a functional summary. The subject is deep and varied, rich with its own inherent techniques beyond simply architecture and design. It is the language of business and resource management, so it can be a key component when interacting with decision makers.

Learning these concepts in depth can help influence the overall application stack to a more sustainable long-term structure. We'll cover more of these techniques in this chapter, but don't be afraid to proactively incorporate these techniques into your repertoire.