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.
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Disaster recovery networking News
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December 26, 2018
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Dec'18
Acquisition boosts Rave mass notification capabilities
The SwiftReach acquisition not only enhances mass notification capabilities with a wider communication network, but nearly doubles Rave Mobile Safety's number of clients.
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November 06, 2018
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Nov'18
DH2i DxOdyssey adds a layer of protection to multi-cloud
The new DH2i security software tackles the difficulty of setting up a secure perimeter in hybrid and multi-cloud environments by creating one that is software-defined.
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February 13, 2017
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Feb'17
Scale HC3 provides disaster recovery system for engineering firm
Scale Computing HC3 clusters provide primary storage and -- with Brocade switching -- data protection, in the form of disaster recovery across two sites.
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February 06, 2017
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Feb'17
Data protection company action: Carbonite, Datto make acquisitions
Data protection companies Carbonite and Datto both made purchases to improve their standing in a needed area: high availability and networking, respectively.
Disaster recovery networking Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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VPN (virtual private network)
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. Continue Reading
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business continuity plan (BCP)
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event. Continue Reading
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How can disaster recovery systems use software-defined networking?
If you're considering software-defined networking in your disaster recovery platform, define your DR requirements first. SDN can help support data backup and replication. Continue Reading
Evaluate Disaster recovery networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Implement cloud failover, replication for workload protection
Businesses increasingly use public cloud services as workload protection targets. But cloud failover and replication are hardly hands-off processes for IT teams. Continue Reading
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Benefits of wireless networks extend to disaster recovery plans
In a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, IT resilience is key. Find out how the benefits of wireless networks can help keep businesses running. Continue Reading
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Understand virtualized disaster recovery practices and practicalities
Elements of virtual disaster recovery are not available in the physical world and can make IT life easier. Is it time for your organization to go all-virtual? Continue Reading
Manage Disaster recovery networking
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Network disaster recovery plan template
If your organization doesn't have a network disaster recovery plan, download our free network DR plan template for tips on how to get started. Continue Reading
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A free IT risk assessment template
A risk assessment is a critical part of the DR planning process. Read our guide on how to prepare a risk assessment, and then download our free risk assessment template. Continue Reading
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How can I manage hybrid disaster recovery architecture effectively?
When taking a hybrid disaster recovery approach -- using public and private components -- it's important to understand your requirements, assets and networks. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Disaster recovery networking Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Speed Hyper-V replication process by seeding replica VM
Hyper-V replication lets IT create secondary, offline virtual machines that can be used to recover operations following an outage of the primary VM. Continue Reading
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Addressing common mistakes in network DR strategies
Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan offers advice on addressing common mistakes in network DR strategies in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Integrate mobile communications technology into BC/DR activities
Paul Kirvan discusses how to incorporate mobile devices such as smartphones into your business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Continue Reading