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Disaster recovery planning and operations tutorial
In our tutorial on disaster recovery operations, learn about how to choose a disaster recovery facility, failover and failback in disaster recovery operations, virtual servers and DR, and outsourcing disaster recovery services. Tutorial
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Using a business impact analysis (BIA) template: A free BIA template and guide
Learn how to perform a business impact analysis, and download our free BIA template and guide to assist you in your business continuity planning. Download
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Factoring business continuity/disaster recovery into data center relocation plans: A tutorial
Relocating a data center for business continuity or disaster recovery purposes is never an easy task. In this tutorial, learn data center relocation strategies and tips. Tutorial
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Remote data center management for disaster recovery purposes
Kyle Rankin, Systems architect with Quinstreet Inc. and president of the North Bay Linux Users Group, discusses the pros and cons of remote data center management for disaster recovery in this FAQ. FAQ
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Data center emergency power strategies in disaster recovery planning
Despite all the precautions you can take to provide uninterrupted power to your data center, situations can occur that threaten your center's continued operations. Learn about emergency power strategies in disaster recovery planning. Feature
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Disaster recovery and business continuity tutorials
We've compiled our tutorials on disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning. Learn about outsourcing disaster recovery (DR), developing a DR plan for virtual servers, and more. Visit our tutorial page and check back often. Tutorial
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Using a business continuity plan template: A free business continuity template and guide
Download our free business continuity plan template, and learn how to create a successful business continuity plan in this step-by-step guide. Download
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Disaster recovery testing FAQ
Pierre Dorion, data center practice director at Long View Systems Inc., discusses the importance of testing in a disaster recovery (DR) plan and best practices for ensuring the effectiveness of a test. His answers are also available below as an MP3 f... FAQ
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WAN acceleration and optimization FAQ
Wide area network (WAN) acceleration and optimization can produce numerous benefits by reducing the traffic you're transmitting to remote locations. Check out this FAQ guide to learn about the significance of WAN optimization in the disaster recovery... FAQ
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Failover and failback operations FAQ
Failover and failback operations can be crucial to the success of a disaster recovery (DR) plan. So how confident are you in your organization's failover processes? Jeff Boles, Senior Analyst with the Taneja Group, discusses the significance of failo... FAQ
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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News | 31 Oct 2011
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Symantec launches high availability software for virtual, physical servers
Symantec adds Virtual Business Services (VBS) to its high availability software to coordinate recovery of physical, virtual servers across departments. News | 04 Oct 2011
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Law firm bolsters remote data protection DR with iSCSI, solid state and VDI
After a Milwaukee-based law firm added iSCSI SAN arrays for remote data protection, they reported a significant improvement in DR speed News | 26 Sep 2011
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Using BCP standards pays off for many organizations
Learn how many companies use business continuity planning (BCP) standards to facilitate better BC plans. News | 18 Jul 2011
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Data deduplication software solves remote backup problems for Loomis
Loomis turns to EMC Avamar data deduplication software to protect data from its cash management systems at dozens of remote sites. News | 01 Apr 2011
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Management buy-in and disaster recovery standards still major challenges
At DRJ's Spring World 2011 conference, attendees cite disaster recovery standards and management buy-in as the toughest challenges facing disaster recovery specialists today. News | 29 Mar 2011
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Healthcare network's DR plan enables data center move without downtime
Virtua’s plan for migrating data between data centers without downtime included a storage array upgrade and accelerated virtual machine implementation. News | 03 Mar 2011
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Flood prompts on-the-fly data center disaster recovery plan for jet company
Flight Options had to move fast after finding its data center under water; the jet-leasing firm put in a new storage system in days and soon built a new disaster recovery site closer to headquarters. Article | 08 Dec 2010
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SteelEye updates its DataKeeper data replication software and other disaster recovery news
This week's disaster recovery news in brief: SteelEye updates DataKeeper data replication software; WTS partners with CoreLink to provide data center management services and more. Article | 02 Jun 2010
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Vision Solutions to acquire Double-Take Software and other disaster recovery news
This week's disaster recovery news in brief: Vision Solutions to acquire Double-Take Software; Colocation America offers energy efficient power sources for data centers and more Article | 20 May 2010
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Tailoring a disaster recovery program to your organization’s needs
Check out these tips to ensure that your business continuity and disaster recovery programs are synchronized to your business. Tip
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Top five disaster recovery templates
The editors of SearchDisasterRecovery.com have compiled this list of our five favorite templates published this year. Tip
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What disaster recovery practitioners need to know about business interruption insurance
When working on business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR), review your organization’s business interruption insurance coverage. Tip
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What you should know about local area network disaster recovery
Local area network disaster recovery planning is frequently overlooked, although many IT functions rely on the local network. Tip
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Using the Corporate Emergency Access System to ensure access to your business after a disaster
By participating in the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) program, your organization could get faster access to your facilities following a disaster. Tip
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Getting started with outsourcing disaster recovery sites
Disaster recovery outsourcing can save you money, but follow these tips before you sign on the dotted line. Tip
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The impact of ISO 31000 risk management standard on business continuity
Learn about the new of ISO 31000 risk management standard and how you can leverage it to improve your business continuity management program. Tip
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Top five disaster recovery and business continuity books
Are you new to business continuity or want to brush up on best practices? Learn about the top five business continuity books for veterans and those new to the profession. Tip
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Hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning
Learn about the differences between hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning in this tip. Tip
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Off-site disaster recovery: DR solutions for remote offices
Learn how to find the right off-site disaster recovery solution for your remote or branch office. Tip
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How can ITIL help with my change control management process?
Learn how ITIL can help with your change control management process in this expert response by Paul Kirvan. Ask the Expert
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What are the risks of replicating our database in a SAN in our disaster recovery site?
Kevin Beaver explains the risks associated with replicating a database in a SAN in a DR site. Ask the Expert
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What advice do you have on choosing a disaster recovery site/failover facility? How do I know which
Kevin Beaver explains that it's important to visit your disaster recovery site in order to determine whether or not it's a good fit for your company in this ATE response. Ask the Expert
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synchronous replication
Synchronous replication is the process of copying data over a storage area network (SAN), local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) so there are multiple up-to-date copies of the data. Word
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Replication technology for business continuity and disaster recovery
In this podcast, Enterprise Strategy Group Senior Analyst David Chapa reviewed market trends in the use of data replication for disaster recovery. Podcast
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Business continuity best practices: Podcasts with the Business Continuity Institute
Get expert advice on business continuity best practices. Listen to our biweekly podcast series with the Business Continuity Institute. Podcast
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Failover and failback in server virtualization environments FAQ Podcast
In this podcast, Jeff Boles, Senior Analyst with the Taneja Group, answers the most common questions associated with failover and failback operations in server virtualization environments. Podcast
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Failover and Failback Operations FAQ Podcast
In this podcast, Jeff Boles, Senior Analyst with the Taneja Group, answers the most common questions associated with failover and failback operations. Podcast
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Make remote replication work for your organization
Keeping your organization's data stored safely is a critical part of any disaster recovery strategy, and using remote replication to move data to an offsite location can offer a level of protection against data loss. Check out some of our top tips on... Tutorial
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Tailoring a disaster recovery program to your organization’s needs
Check out these tips to ensure that your business continuity and disaster recovery programs are synchronized to your business. Tip
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Top five disaster recovery templates
The editors of SearchDisasterRecovery.com have compiled this list of our five favorite templates published this year. Tip
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What disaster recovery practitioners need to know about business interruption insurance
When working on business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR), review your organization’s business interruption insurance coverage. Tip
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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News
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What you should know about local area network disaster recovery
Local area network disaster recovery planning is frequently overlooked, although many IT functions rely on the local network. Tip
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Using the Corporate Emergency Access System to ensure access to your business after a disaster
By participating in the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) program, your organization could get faster access to your facilities following a disaster. Tip
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Symantec launches high availability software for virtual, physical servers
Symantec adds Virtual Business Services (VBS) to its high availability software to coordinate recovery of physical, virtual servers across departments. News
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Law firm bolsters remote data protection DR with iSCSI, solid state and VDI
After a Milwaukee-based law firm added iSCSI SAN arrays for remote data protection, they reported a significant improvement in DR speed News
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Replication technology for business continuity and disaster recovery
In this podcast, Enterprise Strategy Group Senior Analyst David Chapa reviewed market trends in the use of data replication for disaster recovery. Podcast
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About Disaster Recovery Facilities-Operations
A disaster recovery (DR) plan can only be as effective as the operations and facilities that serve the plan. This topic section provides up-to-date news and how-to information for ensuring that the operational processes and housing of a DR plan are effective in the event of a disaster. Check out this section to learn more about failover and failback protection, server virtualization, power as well as best practices for maintaining recovery site systems and data.