If the recovery time objective increases, what else increases?

When the recovery time objective (RTO) increases, the implications for disaster recovery processes also shift, particularly in terms of disaster tolerance. The recovery time objective refers to the maximum allowable downtime after a disaster striking an organization; it defines how quickly systems and services must be restored to avoid unacceptable impacts on the business.

As the RTO increases, it implies that the organization can tolerate a longer period of downtime before recovery efforts need to meet predefined service levels. This increased tolerance for downtime can lead to more flexible recovery strategies that might allow the use of less expensive or less immediate recovery solutions, reflecting a greater willingness to accept delays in returning to operational status.

For instance, the organization could choose to implement solutions that are less resource-intensive, which may not provide immediate failover but are ultimately adequate given the extended timeframe available for recovery. This tolerance for longer recovery periods can influence planning, procedures, and resource allocation within the disaster recovery framework, making it a critical factor when assessing recovery strategies.

The other options do not directly correlate to the increase in recovery time objective as clearly as disaster tolerance does.