Disaster Recovery Lessons from Hurricane Irene

Data Center Knowledge (Nov 3 2011)

1. Can you really know the value of a disaster recovery service before a disaster hits? Irene tells the story. Every time a disaster occurs—whether a natural disaster or equipment failure or site loss—businesses get a not-so-subtle reminder of how important it is to have a tested disaster recovery plan. Irene has finished her dance along the eastern coastline of the United States. In her wake, she left many businesses and their employees and families with huge damage and losses. Whether you were in her destructive path or not, Irene’s impact is a reminder to review your plan and make sure your recovery solution includes guaranteed standby equipment, skilled technical resources to perform the recovery, and a facility in an alternate geographic region. Wind + Water = No Travel Irene was massive. She crossed 4 FEMA regions and 12 states. The storm covered one-third of the U.S. East Coast ... (Read Full Article)

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