Ch 5: Disaster Recovery – “Business Guide to Disaster Recovery”{0}
It is very common for a business to encounter some type of disaster in their lifetime. This article presents a guide to an effective disaster recovery plan. Many companies feel it is overwhelming and time consuming to have a disaster recovery plan so they go without one. One other option is to hire an outsider to develop a plan. If that is too costly, company should at least have important pieces. It is much better than nothing.
The major areas in disaster recovery are data, communication, and people. The most common disaster is data loss whether it be a result of hardware failure or human error. The best defense against data loss is to have a backup. Companies should know which data are more important than others. The backup should be at a different location, easily accessible, and secure. The recovery process should be practiced so when it comes time to do so, employees will be prepared. Communication between employees and clients is critical after disaster otherwise the company will lose out. A list of the clients should be saved on a website in case of disaster and a company should develop a plan that includes how clients can contact them in case of an emergency. The last major area is the people. Companies should setup methods of communication within the company. Companies should also have a hot-site where employees can meet after a disaster. To ensure comprehension from employees, review the plans regularly.
I chose this article because it deals with recovery from a disaster. The textbook mentions and defines what disaster recovery is. This article is a good guide on achieving a successful disaster recovery. It is very informative.
Source:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/business/smallbusiness/10disaster.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=disaster%20recovery&st=cse