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Playing Russian roulette with your business data: the importance of disaster recovery planning.

Publication: Computer Technology Review
Publication Date: 01-SEP-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Playing Russian roulette with your business data: the importance of disaster recovery planning.(Disaster Recovery & Backup/Restore)

Article Excerpt
If the devastating hurricanes of 2005 have taught businesses along the Gulf Coast of the United States one painful lesson, disaster recovery (DR) and protection of vital business data should not be ignored. While many of these businesses understand all too well the operational and financial impact of disruption to their business systems and processes, plenty of others still consider DR something akin to getting a root canal--a painful and costly procedure that is best avoided for as long as humanly possible.

How risky is putting off DR planning? According to an IDC report, over 90 percent of companies fail within one year of a significant data loss. The Disaster Recovery Journal estimates that as many as 80 percent of all U.S. companies and 90 percent of European companies don't have an effective DR plan. Based on these statistics, it is apparent that the vast majority of companies are essentially playing Russian roulette with their systems and data, and ultimately, the future survival of their businesses.

The Disaster Recovery Strategy's Silver Lining

Preparing for a disaster or disruption of any kind requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses hardware and software, networking equipment, power, connectivity and test procedures that ensure DR and restoration are achievable within recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO)...

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