DR planning blueprint

[Strategic Storage]

Title: Strategic Storage

February 16, 2005 Published by  TechTarget Strategic Storage Staying one step ahead Brought to you in partnership with:   Issue Sponsored By:   >  Storage Boot Camp in the StorageTek Info Center Strategic Storage: DR planning blueprint Developing a good disaster recovery (DR) plan is similar to good dental hygiene -- and almost as exciting. Similar to going to the dentist twice a year, you should also test your DR plan with the same frequency. Wait too long to clean up your plan and you'll be stuck with the root canal of recovering your data. [by Garry Kranz, Contributing Writer] Executives resist spending money on anything that does not generate revenue. In the case of disaster recovery, that could be a fatal mistake. DR provides a blueprint for resuming operations in the event of unanticipated disruptions -- whether from hurricanes, hackers, terrorists, power outages or any number of other risks. Included are arrangements for data replication and storage, auxiliary power sources, redundant computer systems and alternative work locations for employees. International Data Corp. estimates that companies lose an average of $84,000 for every hour of downtime. Strategic Research puts the figure closer to $90,000 an hour. Yet many enterprises put off implementing enterprise-wide DR plans until it is too late. "Their attitude is, 'It's never going to happen to me,'" says Ed Broderick, an analyst with the IT consultancy Robert Frances Group in Westport, Conn. Experts advise that there are seven key components to DR planning: Business impact assessment, discovery, budget, role-based teams, data protection, logistics and semiannual tests. What follows is a look at each of these areas, along with solid advice from storage experts and IT pros in the trenches. > Click here to read the article in full RELATED INFORMATION: > Completing a preliminary risk analysis > Beware of DR planning recipes > Cost-effective disaster recovery     Storage Boot Camp SearchStorage.com's essential storage guide is your one-stop learning center for the best technical learning guides, fast guides and advanced storage education on the Web. Access tons of educational resources in the StorageTek Info Center.     LEARNING CENTER:  Crash Course -- Compliance Guidelines in the U.S. and abroad have changed the way you handle data. And if it hasn't, you might find your company in some hot water. But don't worry for too long. We've put together a tidy package of resources that can help get you started on the road to complete compliance. SCHOOL IS IN SESSION:  Backup School Losing data can have serious implications on all aspects of your business. SearchStorage.com's "Backup School" helps you figure out the best way to copy and recover data. ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:  Sign up now ITKE is a service designed to give you full access to peer know-how and expert advice on your toughest technical issues. And we deliver it directly to your inbox when your questions are answered. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Strategic Storage: Staying one step ahead": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchTechTarget.techtarget.com/u?cid=503700&lid=430804&track=NL-64 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: TechTarget Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494