What objects or data require a backup or restore mechanism?

Backup and recovery are critical for the following objects and data:

• Databases — contain the core application information; data loss can lead to serious consequences.
• Configuration files — system and application settings; without them, environment recovery is difficult.
• Source code and build artifacts — for the possibility of restoring and rebuilding the application.
• Logs and metrics — for incident analysis and auditing.
• Virtual machines and containers — for quick infrastructure recovery.

The backup organization should consider the frequency of changes, data criticality, and recovery time requirements.