What Is Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and How to Calculate It
Commvault, Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Commvault explains how to define, calculate and meet recovery time objectives, and how RTO differs from RPO.
Commvault's guide defines recovery time objective as the maximum time a business can go without a critical system after an unplanned disruption.
It contrasts RTO with recovery point objective, which measures acceptable data loss, and explains why both metrics are needed for a complete disaster recovery strategy.
The guide also covers how to calculate RTO targets for different systems and strategies to meet them in order to minimize downtime and protect critical business operations.