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disaster recovery planHappened to me....One employer had their datacentre in the basement. The main water intake was also in the basement. The municipality was doing some work out at the road end, and somehow raised the pressure in the pipe to the point where the joint just outside the building...
Tags: Telephony, suresh.accesss@..., basement, disaster recovery plan, disaster recovery
Discussion threads 2007-11-20
Be prepared: Winterize your disaster recovery plan
Be prepared - not just for boy scouts anymoreHi, Liked your article. Those who prepare and *practice* or are given the chance to fare best. My first boss taught me "don't back up anything you are willing or want to loose - backup ever
Tags: disaster prepare, general, feedback, disaster recovery, ashepard@..., disaster recovery planning
Discussion threads 2006-11-14
Staying away from windows (not Windows)
Had one of those nights where storms swoop in around 3 AM, head-buttthe house for a couple of hours, and leave you wondering what kind of shapeyou'll find things in when it gets light. Minor damage as it turns out, butit's easy to get spooked with an already off-the-charts tornado...
Tags: disaster recovery, Disaster Recovery Plan, DR Plan, Microsoft Windows, window
Blog posts 2006-04-19
Reassess your disaster recovery plan after a merger or acquisition
If your company is involved in a merger or acquisition, you might have to start from square one with your disaster recovery planning. Mike Talon discusses some of the scenarios and what you can do to ensure your data is still covered. There is a high probability that if...
Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Mike Talon, disaster recovery, merger, Disaster Recovery Plan, acquisition, partnership, Disaster Recovery Newsletter, Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Structures, Data Management, Investment, Finance
Technical articles 2005-10-31
Consult Human Resources when making disaster recovery plans
To create an airtight disaster recovery plan, use all the resources that are available to you. Your Human Resources department can help you identify the individuals in business units that you need to consult, and assist in training end users on DR policies. When technology professionals discuss disaster recovery...
Tags: Human Resources, Mike Talon, disaster recovery, disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery Newsletter, Disaster Recovery Planning, Training, Data Management
Technical articles 2005-08-08
Don't let employee vacations put holes in your disaster recovery plan
Don't forget to make allowances for employee absences in your disaster recovery plan. Here are some tips for avoiding holes in your plan. Staffing issues are generally not considered in creating and managing a disaster recovery DR plan, but they can have a dramatic impact on how...
Tags: Mike Talon, disaster recovery, disaster recovery plan, Disaster Recovery Newsletter, Disaster Recovery Planning, Data Management
Technical articles 2005-08-01
Create a Disaster Recovery Plan in no time using this tool. Don't think so.
Let me start by saying, I don’t think so. With the recent events in the past few years, September 11, 2004 powerful hurricane season, virus threats, blackouts you name it has happened not counting the compliance of government regulatory requirements. Because of this healthcare IT professional have become more aware...
Tags: disaster recovery, disaster, recovery, tools, templates, disaster recovery plan, tool, HDRConsultant, it management
Discussion threads 2005-06-08
DOWNLOAD: Disaster recovery plan update checklist
http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-6321-729828.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads Team
Tags: Disaster recovery
Discussion threads 2005-04-18
Planning for the worst-case scenario
Does your organization's disaster recovery plan address the worst-case scenario? What steps have you planned for dealing with recovery efforts with a reduced staff? Share your comments about planning for the worst-case scenario, as discussed in the Jan. 18 Disaster Recovery newsletter.If you haven't subscribed to our free Disaster Recovery...
Tags: case scenario, debate@..., disaster recovery, disaster recovery planning, it management
Discussion threads 2005-01-14
Prepare your staff to respond to an emergency
Have you planned how your staff will respond in an emergency? Is it an official part of the organization's disaster recovery plan? Other than e-mail, how do you plan to communicate with staff? Share your comments about preparing your staff to effectively respond to an emergency, as discussed in the...
Tags: disaster recovery, Disaster Recovery Plan
Discussion threads 2004-12-06
Disaster Recovery Plan
Here are some great sites! I too am helping with a disaster recovery plan so I feel your pain! Here is a great resource with a sample table of contents plus a template in word format:http://www.e-janco.com/DRP.htmI hope these help get ya started.
Tags: Disaster recovery, Here
Discussion threads 2004-10-24
Build human accountability into your disaster recovery plan
Last week, I was having dinner in a popular chain restaurant—you’drecognize the name—and noticed that our table’s server was particularlyagitated. When we were ordering, he was frantically writing down everything wesaid twice, and we had to repeat ourselves. I watched as he passed by theterminal near the kitchen where the...
Tags: server, disaster recovery, disaster recovery planning, Scott Robinson, accountability
Technical articles 2004-06-28
Sharing your disaster recovery story could net you a prize
On Aug. 14, 2003, a typical hot summer afternoon in the northeastern United States, something atypical happened—a power blackout. An estimated 50 million people were inconvenienced by a sudden lack of electricity. Over the succeeding months, a cause will be determined, blame will be assigned, and after lengthy political wrangling,...
Tags: Mark Kaelin, disaster recovery, disaster recovery plan
Technical articles 2003-09-09
Protect the Network: What can happen when you don't test that DR plan
Of all the disruptions that your client may face—an attack by a skilled hacker, an employee breaching sensitive data, an ex-contractor copying a client list—the shutdown of a production system can be the most harrowing. For your client, it’s an obvious source of stress and a severe disruption of the...
Tags: disaster recovery, disaster recovery planning, J.W. McCord, last day, network, spreadsheet
Technical articles 2003-02-11
A cost-effective, cooperative disaster recovery plan you can download and customize
A TechRepublic member outlines how he developed a disaster recovery plan at a very low cost using ingenuity, networking, and cooperation. You can download his template and customize it to your own needs.Creating an effective disaster recovery plan doesn’t have to cost a bundle, as TechRepublic member Steven Morgan recently...
Tags: David Southgate, disaster recovery, disaster recovery plan, insurance
Technical articles 2002-11-20
Get IT Done: How does the help desk fit into the disaster recovery plan?
What a help desk must do during disaster recoveryWhen a company activates its disaster recovery plan, the IT department’s overall role is to reconstruct the IT infrastructure and restore systems and services to their predisaster state. At first blush, the help desk team’s role in the process may be limited...
Tags: Call centers, Get IT Done, Jeff Davis, disaster recovery, help desk, disaster recovery plan
Technical articles 2002-11-05
Download these guidelines for developing a disaster recovery plan
If you've been tasked with developing a disaster recovery plan for your company, these 10 guidelines will show you how to do it effectively.Hollywood has used disaster as the premise for many movie blockbusters. Countless heroes have fought raging fires, wayward meteors, and destructive man-made forces to keep the world...
Tags: Toni Bowers, disaster recovery, disaster recovery plan
Technical articles 2002-10-02
How confident are you about your disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan can be one of those things you don't really think about until you need it. This Polling Place asked about your level of confidence with your organization's present disaster recovery plan, and you might be surprised at the results.
Tags: TechRepublic Staff, disaster recovery plan, disaster recovery
Technical articles 2001-03-14
Sound-Off: Test your disaster plans before trouble strikes
Creating a plan is only the first step in preparing for a disaster. After you've developed your plan, be sure to test and retest it with real-time drills. Here's what TechRepublic members had to say about their disaster preparation tips.A disaster recovery plan is nothing more than a piece of...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Loraine Lawson, disaster recovery plan, Wendell Geng, drill, Lorraine Duclos
Technical articles 2000-06-16
Disaster recovery plans were put to the test in the Fort Worth tornado
After a recent tornado ripped through Fort Worth, TX, at least two companies put their disaster plans to the test and came out with their computer systems in prime condition. Would your disaster plan be as effective?A disaster recovery plan is a prudent thing to have, but it’s just words...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Servers, disaster recovery plan, disaster recovery, Mike Walton, Bill Horne, tornado, disaster plan, Cash America
Technical articles 2000-04-13


Server System Inventory Form
It's a good idea to document as much as you can about your server while it's up and running so you won't be left in the dark should a disaster occur. This one-page form includes space for delivery information and server specifications.
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Windows XP vs. Mac OS X
This presentation, entitled Standardizing on Windows XP Instead of MAC OS X, provides a pre-packaged option for defending Windows XP against MAC OS X. ...
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