Data Backup & Disaster Recovery: Part 3 – Disaster Recovery Planning

Overview

The process of creating, setting up, testing, deploying and then managing a good Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is daunting – no doubt about it.  I’ve read lots of articles and white papers on the subject, some are based at a higher level and some are broken down into the specifics to get everything moving.  This final part is not all-inclusive, it is intended to provide a clear insight and set a framework in place that you can work with and integrate, hopefully providing you with success and a head start.

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Data Backup & Disaster Recover: Part 2 – Implementing and Managing a Data Backup Routine

Overview

When it comes to backups, the risk-benefit analysis is clear. Data loss can be devastating, while preventing data loss is quick and easy if you get it right at the start. Start backing up today, because tomorrow could be too late.

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Data Backup & Disaster Recovery: Part 1 – Options & Services

For years I drilled into my clients that data backup was one of the most important business processes they should get set up and running regularly.

Which is why it was no surprise to me that when my hardware became unreadable and I had not backed up properly in a few months I felt like slapping myself about the head!

When you lose data it is such a frustration and annoyance, especially when the data is very important to you.  Some things take you years to accumulate and potentially recover from, while other files, such as photos or videos of family,  friends or special moments can be lost forever.

I had 4 big things happening in my life to distract me, and although the reminders on my monthly schedules were ringing with warning, I simply didn’t dedicate the time needed to make the necessary backups.

Data Backup and Data Recovery are important for everyone, not just businesses.  If you spend the time early on to get a good system and process in place, then it will save you heartache and frustration further on down the line when you need to get something back.

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