Operational Continuity
Definition
Operational continuity is the capability to maintain required operational function through disruption without unacceptable interruption.
Key Points
- Focuses on keeping operations usable during fault conditions.
- Depends on redundancy, recovery procedures, and failover design.
- Applies to both digital systems and physical operations.
- Reduces the operational impact of outages, maintenance, and incidents.
Concept
It describes the operational outcome of resilience design, not a single technology or recovery method.
Explainer
Operational continuity is broader than a single backup mechanism. It combines architectural redundancy, fallback procedures, and recovery timing to preserve service delivery.
Cite this entry
Operational Continuity. ConnectedEarth Knowledge Base. https://connectedearth.space/knowledge-base/operational-continuity/ (updated 13 September 2026).