Disaster Recovery Tip of the week

Ease into testing.

When testing your recovery plan for the first time, simplicity is key. Build out an annual testing strategy and gradually add layers of complexity to your test program each year.
Start by reviewing your written recovery plan with leaders within your company. Walk through a mock disaster scenario and review the responsibilities of key personnel. Once you've established a comfort level, then move on to testing technology, server recovery, and communications.
To learn more about the value of testing view our blog post, "Practice Makes Perfect in Disaster Recovery Planning."

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Disaster Recovery Tip of the Week

Think about relationships.

Operations and supply chains are reliant upon external relationships, particularly if you're a small or mid sized business. Take an active interest in the disaster recovery plans of your vendors and partners to ensure your business will not be effected if a supplier suffers a disaster or interruption. If your vendors fail, it increases the chance your business will also fail during a recovery situation. You're only as strong as your weakest link.

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Disaster Recovery Tip of the week

Keep it simple.

Be realistic about who and what you will need during a recovery. There is no sense in trying to bring everyone back to work and have all systems back up if you can survive on less; especially in a short-term recovery. Identify your critical people, teams and define your business critical systems. These should be the focus and your top priority in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Keep it simple. Simple works.

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