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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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.
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November 12, 2014
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Nov'14
Stratus integrates DR in everRun Enterprise HA suite
Stratus Technologies adds a third node to its everRun software for asynchronous WAN replication to protect applications deployed outside the main data center.
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April 23, 2014
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Apr'14
Silver Peak VRX line of replication accelerators grows with VRX-6
The field of replication accelerators grows with the addition of the VRX-6 to the Silver Peak VRX line of software products.
Disaster recovery networking Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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
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call tree
A call tree -- sometimes referred to as a phone tree -- is a telecommunications chain for notifying specific individuals of an event. 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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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
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What are some network recovery best practices?
Learn what can disrupt service for WANs and LANs, and identify key criteria for network recovery following a disaster. Continue Reading
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Does DR in the cloud require a dedicated communication line?
Learn some of the bandwidth challenges associated with backing up data to the cloud. 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