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  • How is cloud replication performed?

    Independent storage expert Greg Schulz discusses how to perform replication when using cloud storage as a target.

  • Using replication for remote site backup

    Independent storage expert Greg Schulz offers insight on how replication is used for remote site backup in this Expert Response.

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    Independent storage expert Greg Schulz discusses how CDP, snapshot and remote data replication are used for disaster recovery.

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  • Estimating energy use before buying a generator for DR

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses how to estimate energy use before buying a generator for disaster prep.

  • Diesel vs. natural gas generator for disaster readiness

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan offers insight on choosing between a diesel and natural gas generator for disaster readiness.

  • Seven often overlooked colocation costs

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses seven colocation costs that are often overlooked during DR planning.

  • Obtaining flood insurance for a data center

    Independent DR expert Paul Kirvan discusses steps to take when investigating flood insurance options for a data center located in a flood zone.

  • Disaster recovery training and staffing strategies

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses staffing and training strategies for disaster recovery in this Expert Answer.

  • What to consider when switching to an email service

    Before you switch your organization to a hosted email service such as Gmail, disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan has suggestions for due diligence.

  • Incident management vs. emergency notification systems

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan compares incident management systems and emergency notification systems in this Expert Answer.

  • Disaster recovery checklist for new building owners

    Independent DR expert Paul Kirvan offers a disaster recovery checklist for new building owners in this Expert Response.

  • Protect your business infrastructure against lightning

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses steps you can take to protect your business infrastructure against lightning strikes.

  • DR/BC planning for an older building

    Independent DR expert Paul Kirvan discusses specific considerations for disaster recovery and business continuity planning in an older facility.

  • Costs associated with mobile recovery services

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses the costs associated with mobile recovery services in this Expert Response.

  • How bidirectional replication can be used for DR

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses bidirectional replication in this Expert Answer.

  • Continuity of operations vs. business continuity

    Paul Kirvan discusses the similarities and differences between continuity of operations planning and business continuity planning.

  • Comparing enterprise resilience and disaster recovery

    Paul Kirvan discusses enterprise resilience and how it compares with and relates to disaster recovery in this Expert Answer.

  • Addressing workplace violence in the DR process

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan offers advice about how to address workplace violence in a DR process in this Expert Answer.

  • Account for BYOD in your disaster recovery policy

    Organizations should account for BYOD in their disaster recovery policy to protect work-related data.

  • Incorporating social media into DR communications plans

    Paul Kirvan explains how organizations can include social media in their DR communications plans.

  • The biggest roadblocks to DR in the cloud

    Paul Kirvan, an independent DR consultant, discusses the variety of roadblocks organizations encounter when considering DR in the cloud.

  • Evaluating emergency power supply options

    Independent disaster recovery consultant Paul Kirvan discusses what you should consider when evaluating emergency power supply options.

  • WAN acceleration comparison on a budget

    Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan looks at how to make WAN acceleration comparison within a budget in this Expert Response.

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