A Config rule that checks if a backup plan has a backup rule that satisfies the required frequency and retention period. The rule is NON_COMPLIANT if recovery points are not created at least as often as the specified frequency or expire before the specified period.

This config rule supports the following parameters:

  • requiredFrequencyValue
    • Required: No
    • Type: int
    • Description:Numerical value for required backup frequency. Maximum of 24 for hours, 31 for days.
    • Default Value: 1
  • requiredRetentionDays
    • Required: No
    • Type: int
    • Description:Required retention period in days.
    • Default Value: 35
  • requiredFrequencyUnit
    • Required: No
    • Type: String
    • Description:Unit of time for required backup frequency. Accepted values: 'hours', 'days'.
    • Default Value: days

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