Real Life After Sept. 11
The place was in shambles, a war zone that dramatically reflected the effect of the attack on the survivors. A number of these people had been through the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, but this situation was so catastrophic that few of them could think clearly. This was not ground zero on Sept.… Continue reading Real Life After Sept. 11
Protecting Your Data With Adequate Storage, Backup
Unexpected business data disasters happen all of the time. They can occur anywhere and do not need to be a headline-grabbing event such as an earthquake or major fire to cause serious problems. Actually, most data disasters are the result of a small mishap â a lost file that was not saved, a thrown out… Continue reading Protecting Your Data With Adequate Storage, Backup
The Weakest Link In Disaster Recovery
Immediate access to current, detailed configuration settings contributes to faster IT disaster recovery and the continuity of business. Neglecting this part of the IT disaster recovery plan can add hours, or even days, to the recovery process. Yet this critical link in the disaster recovery chain is usually overlooked or is poorly implemented. This article… Continue reading The Weakest Link In Disaster Recovery
Central Office Disaster Recovery
Since the Sept. 11 tragedy, disaster recovery has become a household word, there are even advertisements in Rolling Stone magazine. This has not been the case over the past 20 years. Early disaster recovery plans, initially developed for mainframe computers, called for back-up tapes to be rushed to off-site locations and loaded onto waiting computers… Continue reading Central Office Disaster Recovery
Re-Evaluating Our Business Continuity Strategies
Recent terrorist attacks on the U.S. have forced us to look more closely at our disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. We are infinitely more aware of just how vulnerable and fragile our economic and social infrastructures are. The need for truly capable emergency response, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies has been clearly demonstrated.… Continue reading Re-Evaluating Our Business Continuity Strategies
The BCP Maintenance Challenge
Maintaining the business continuity plan is a challenge for every organization. An accurate and up-to-date business continuity plan can directly affect the recovery capabilities and recovery windows of the organization. However, many plans have not been properly maintained, are out-of-date, and therefore of limited value. This article describes effective methods for maintaining the plan from… Continue reading The BCP Maintenance Challenge
How Commerzbank Recovered Computer Operations
After completing implementation of their business continuity solution on Sept. 7, 2001, the people of Commerzbank in New York City could not have foreseen the events that horrified the world only four days later. The bankâs critical data was secured shortly after the World Trade Center disaster, thanks to a combination of preparation, a little… Continue reading How Commerzbank Recovered Computer Operations
All Hands On Deck
Most planners are beginning to accept and to promote âenterpriseâ planning rather than either specifically âbusinessâ or âsupportâ (read IT) function-only plans. What is often not stressed is the need for what we term âall handsâ planning. All hands includes everyone in the organization â from the janitor to chief executives. The reasons for promoting… Continue reading All Hands On Deck
Bulletproofing Microsoft Exchange Software
Microsoft Windows has matured into a stable, secure operating environment, capable of delivering efficient and reliable enterprise business services and running mission-critical applications. More and more companies are using Windows to run their Exchange/Outlook e-mail solution because it solves communication needs cost-effectively. According to a Ferris Research survey published on www.nua.com, âBusiness users spend an… Continue reading Bulletproofing Microsoft Exchange Software
Record Crowd Attends San Diego DRJ Conference
Contingency planners from around the world converged on San Diego, Calif., for the largest convention the business continuity industry had ever seen. More than 1,800 attendees, expert speakers and exhibitors gathered at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina for the 13th Annual Corporate Contingency Planning Seminar March 10-13. âIt was a great conference,â said… Continue reading Record Crowd Attends San Diego DRJ Conference