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Network disaster recovery tutorial
Server virtualization is a popular topic in business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR). At the same time, many myths surround BC, DR, high availability and data protection, recovery time objectives, and recovery point objectives. Here's a qu... E-Book
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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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Selecting an automated notification system for data center disasters
Automated notification systems can prevent communication problems during a data center disaster. Find out how to choose the right system in this tip. Column
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Remote replication offers disaster recovery for low RTO requirements
In this tutorial on remote replication and disaster recovery, learn about the different types of replication, WAN optimization and remote replication, and the latest trends. Tutorial
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Network disaster recovery and business continuity technology tutorial
Whether you are getting started with server virtualization, are creating a disaster recovery network checklist or need to learn more about protecting your VoIP systems, we have the answers in our disaster recovery networking tutorial. Tutorial
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Using a virtual private network service as part of a disaster recovery plan
Learn how to choose the best virtual private network service so you employees can keep working during a disaster. Tutorial
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Local area network disaster recovery tutorial: Redundant power systems and planning key for LAN DR
Avoid or mitigate common local area network (LAN) disasters by identifying likely failure points, building redundant systems, and stocking replacement equipment. Here's what you need in a LAN disaster recovery plan. Tutorial
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WAN optimization continues to evolve; integration with data deduplication products on the horizon
The adoption of cloud storage and virtualization are driving wide-area network optimization implementation and it is becoming clear that WAN optimization more flexible than we've thought about it in the past. Jeff Boles, senior analyst with The Tanej... FAQ
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WAN clustering emerges to provide transparent failover between physical sites
WAN clustering involves clustering across physical locations to provide transparent failover between sites. Jeff Boles, senior analyst with Taneja Group, discusses WAN clustering in this Q&A. FAQ
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Disaster recovery and business continuity articles and podcasts by DR expert Paul Kirvan
Learn about disaster recovery (DR) planning, business impact analysis, and download our free business continuity and DR templates in this collection of articles from DR expert Paul Kirvan. Expert Advice
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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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Silver Peak Systems tweaks replication acceleration, bypassing network
Silver Peak Systems' Velocity lets storage and backup admins connect replication optimization software to storage filers, bypassing IP network. News | 26 Sep 2012
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Pet supplies firm taps Axxana Phoenix for disaster backup, recovery
Axxana Phoenix System RP offers data protection for animal health products distributor News | 24 Feb 2012
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Developing a wide area network disaster recovery plan for civil unrest
Egypt's recent Internet shutdown highlights the need for some WAN managers to develop a wide area network disaster recovery plan for branches in areas at risk of civil unrest. News | 09 Feb 2011
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WAN optimization moves virtualized DR over the goal line
Replication was infeasible with a 10 Mbps WAN connection, and WAN optimization hardware looked like it would break the bank; that's when a NetEx virtual appliance entered the picture. Article | 03 Dec 2010
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High availability provides disaster recovery for day-to-day emergencies
Businesses in at-risk geographic locations turn to products and services such as QuorumLabs onQ appliances and Double-Take HA replication software to recover from server outages. Article | 06 Jul 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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Carnegie Mellon University launches Disaster Management Initiative
Carnegie Mellon University announced the launch of its Disaster Management Initiative , which works to bring together groups to collaborate on DR management solutions. Article | 25 Mar 2010
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EMC integrates data replication tools with Exchange 2010
EMC's RecoverPoint, MirrorView and Replication Manager products have been integrated with Microsoft's new native tools for Exchange 2010 failover and disaster recovery. Article | 17 Mar 2010
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The importance of WAN optimization technology in disaster recovery programs
Listen to this podcast to find out the benefits of WAN optimization, how WAN optimization can help with DR and the future of WAN optimization in DR. Article | 12 Feb 2010
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VMWorld 2009: VMware and Cisco support distance VMotion
VMware said it will officially support distance VMotion over Cisco networks, but that supports contains a lot of fine print, particularly for data migration. Article | 03 Sep 2009
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WAN design: Building a resilient WAN
This tip will help you spot potential WAN design problems before they escalate and show you how to boost resilience without sacrificing performance. Tip
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Dealing with failback problems
Failback processes must be planned and tested in advance. This tip looks at issues that must be resolved before failing back to your primary location. Tip
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Wireless local area network backup and recovery
Paul Kirvan offers wireless local area network (WLAN) backup and recovery tips to help you protect your investment in WLAN technology. Tip
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Preparing for an intentional attack on your primary data center
Find out how to respond when faced with a physical attack on your primary data center, either external or internal. 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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Emergency notification system comparison and purchasing tips
We’ll show you an emergency notification system comparison and share some tips on purchasing the right program for your organization. Tip
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Unshackling disaster recovery with WAN optimization products
Learn about WAN optimization products specifically aimed at improving DR, and what you need to have in place before you deploy WAN optimization. Tip
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Call center disaster recovery plan checklists
Learn about call center disaster recovery planning best practices, and read our call center checklists so you know what to include in your call center DR plan. Tip
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Network disaster recovery plan basics
A good set of network documentation can prove to be valuable in the event of a disaster. Learn about what to document and make part of your network DR plan. 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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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. Answer
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Comparing the costs of hot sites and cold sites
Learn the differences in cost between hot sites and cold sites in this Expert Response from Paul Kirvan. Answer
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Identify DR strategy before completing a DR plan
Without a disaster recovery (DR) strategy, you will have a difficult time completing a DR plan, says Paul Kirvan in this Expert Response. Answer
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What should be included in a VoIP disaster recovery plan?
Keith Erwood outlines what you need to consider when putting together a VoIP disaster recovery plan and details the pros and cons of managed VoIP and in-house VoIP from a disaster recovery standpoint. Ask the Expert
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Calculating downtime in simple redundant networks
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Calculating parallel availability
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Calculating availability
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disaster recovery
Disaster recovery is the area of security planning that deals with protecting an organization from the effects of significant negative events. Significant negative events, in this context, can include anything that puts an organization’s operations a... Definition
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call tree
A call tree -- sometimes referred to a phone tree -- is a telecommunications chain for notifying specific individuals of an event. Definition
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array-based replication
Array-based replication applies the functionality of data replication across one or more storage controllers, which eliminates the processing overhead from servers and makes it easier to copy large amounts of data. Definition
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change control
Change control is a systematic approach to managing all changes made to a product or system. The purpose is to ensure that no unnecessary changes are made, that all changes are documented, that services are not unnecessarily disrupted and that resour... Definition
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business continuity action plan
A business continuity action plan is a document that contains the critical information a business needs to stay running in spite of adverse events. Definition
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virtual private network (VPN)
A VPN is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network. A VPN ensures privacy through security procedures and tunn... Definition
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Your data protection plan must consider latency in WAN-based replication
In this Storage Decisions video, Jon Toigo highlights issues IT pros must address in their data protection plan when using WAN-based replication. Video
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How to ensure reliability in your organization’s voice/data network
Paul Kirvan, board member of the Business Continuity Institute’s (BCI) U.S. chapter, discusses some best practices in securing your organization’s voice/data network. 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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WAN Acceleration and Optimization FAQ Podcast
In this podcast, Jeff Boles, Senior Analyst with the Taneja Group, answers the most common questions associated with WAN acceleration and optimization. Podcast
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Your data protection plan must consider latency in WAN-based replication
In this Storage Decisions video, Jon Toigo highlights issues IT pros must address in their data protection plan when using WAN-based replication. Video
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disaster recovery
Disaster recovery is the area of security planning that deals with protecting an organization from the effects of significant negative events. Significant negative events, in this context, can include anything that puts an organization’s operations a... Definition
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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. Answer
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Silver Peak Systems tweaks replication acceleration, bypassing network
Silver Peak Systems' Velocity lets storage and backup admins connect replication optimization software to storage filers, bypassing IP network. News
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call tree
A call tree -- sometimes referred to a phone tree -- is a telecommunications chain for notifying specific individuals of an event. Definition
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Comparing the costs of hot sites and cold sites
Learn the differences in cost between hot sites and cold sites in this Expert Response from Paul Kirvan. Answer
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WAN design: Building a resilient WAN
This tip will help you spot potential WAN design problems before they escalate and show you how to boost resilience without sacrificing performance. Tip
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Dealing with failback problems
Failback processes must be planned and tested in advance. This tip looks at issues that must be resolved before failing back to your primary location. Tip
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array-based replication
Array-based replication applies the functionality of data replication across one or more storage controllers, which eliminates the processing overhead from servers and makes it easier to copy large amounts of data. Definition
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Wireless local area network backup and recovery
Paul Kirvan offers wireless local area network (WLAN) backup and recovery tips to help you protect your investment in WLAN technology. Tip
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About Disaster Recovery Networking
Communication is obviously vital to your business, so networking is a critical element in disaster recovery planning. This topic section offers up-to-date news and how-to information about voice and data communications, WAN acceleration/optimization, network services and recovery site configuration.