Introduction to NonStop Operations Management

Contingency Planning
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Disaster Recovery Planning
Disaster Recovery Planning
Disaster planning is a major undertaking and a team effort. To be effective, the planning
effort should:
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Be supported by your company’s executives, and funds should be allocated to enable
departments to fulfill the plan requirements
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Involve people who have a knowledge of the company’s business, who are
technically knowledgeable, and who are experienced in system operations
Once a planning team has been assembled, establishing the disaster recovery plan
involves the following steps:
1. Taking inventory of what is at risk and how various disasters could affect your
installations
2. Developing a recovery plan
3. Testing the recovery plan and training the staff
4. Revising the plan
By taking inventory, developing a recovery plan, and testing and implementing the plan,
you will be prepared to recover more quickly from disasters and to minimize the effect
of the disaster on your company’s computer operations.
Figure 10-1 illustrates the disaster planning process.