Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Using remote data replication, CDP for disaster recovery

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

• Estimating IT energy use before buying a generator for disaster prep

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

• Diesel vs. natural gas generator for data center disaster readiness

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

• Seven often overlooked colocation costs

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

• Obtaining flood insurance for a data center in a flood zone

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

• Disaster recovery training and staffing strategies

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

• What to consider when switching to a hosted 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.  Continue Reading

• Incident management systems vs. emergency notification systems

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

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Costs associated with mobile recovery services for disaster recovery

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

• How bidirectional replication can be used as part of a DR scheme

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

• Continuity of operations vs. business continuity

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