Every disaster recovery model offers a different balance between cost, recovery speed, and operational complexity.
Organizations should choose a model based on business impact rather than infrastructure cost alone.
| Model | Cost | Complexity | Recovery Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup & Restore | Low | Low | Slow |
| Pilot Light | Medium-Low | Medium | Moderate |
| Warm Standby | Medium-High | Medium | Fast |
| Active Passive | High | High | Very Fast |
| Active Active | Very High | Very High | Near Instant |