Backup/Disaster Recovery/Avoidance Considerations
Ability
to Recover Server Information
Users/Passwords
Shares/Data
Paths
Server Based
Programs
User Docs on Server
Users of the
network should “Save” their Documents/Files on the server for BU
Protection.
Cartridge Rotation
Cartridges
should be rotated for protection; to insure that bad data is not
written over good data.
Cartridge
Off-Site Storage
Cartridges
should be stored “Off-Site” for protection against fire, theft,
etc.
“Mission-Critical” Files
An
additional copy of “Mission-Critical” files/documents should be
stored at a 3rd Party site for additional protection.
Restore
Testing
Actually
restore the Backed-up files/documents to insure that the Backup
procedure is working properly.
Speed of Recovery
If the
server fails – How long does it take to restore the server?
Server
“Health”
Hardware
Condition
Software
Condition
Facilities
Environment
Safety
Hazards
