Learn from GitLab.com

The day GitLab
lost 6 hours of data

In 2017, a single command erased GitLab's primary database, leading to significant data loss. Incident Drill helps your team prepare for and prevent similar disasters through realistic incident simulations.

GitLab.com | 2017 | Outage & Data Loss

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The High Cost of Human Error & Backup Failures

Incidents like the GitLab database deletion highlight the critical need for robust incident response plans and reliable backups. Human error is inevitable, but the lack of proper safeguards amplified the impact. Are your team's backups truly tested? Can they recover quickly under pressure? The risk of data loss is a constant threat without proper preparedness.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Simulate and Conquer Data Loss Scenarios with Incident Drill

Incident Drill provides a platform to simulate incidents like the GitLab database deletion, allowing your team to practice their response in a safe, controlled environment. Teams learn to identify vulnerabilities, improve communication, and refine their recovery procedures before a real crisis hits. Learn to react quickly and minimize the impact of critical incidents.

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Realistic Simulations

Experience the pressure of a real incident with accurate recreations of common failure scenarios.

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Root Cause Analysis

Dive deep into the underlying causes of incidents and identify areas for improvement.

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Team Collaboration

Improve communication and coordination across teams during high-pressure situations.

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Post-Incident Reviews

Conduct thorough post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and prevent future occurrences.

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Performance Tracking

Monitor team performance during simulations and identify areas where additional training is needed.

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Backup & Recovery Drills

Specifically designed drills to test your backup and recovery procedures under realistic conditions.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Minimize Data Loss & Maximize Uptime

✓ Improve incident response time
✓ Reduce the impact of data loss
✓ Enhance team communication and collaboration
✓ Identify and address system vulnerabilities
✓ Test and validate backup and recovery procedures
✓ Build a culture of resilience and continuous improvement

17:20 Command executed in production CRITICAL ERROR

17:25 Backup verification fails BACKUP FAILURE

23:00 Data recovery initiated PARTIAL RECOVERY

How It Works

Step 1: Simulate the Incident

Run a realistic simulation of the GitLab database deletion scenario.

Step 2: Respond as a Team

Collaborate to identify the root cause and implement recovery procedures.

Step 3: Analyze the Results

Review the team's performance and identify areas for improvement.

Step 4: Implement Changes

Update procedures and training based on the lessons learned.

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The day GitLab lost 6 hours of data