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How to Implement a Disaster Recovery Plan With Little Funding

How to Implement a Disaster Recovery Plan With Little FundingIf you’ve just launched your startup with limited funds or simply don’t have the budget for a disaster recovery solution, we have a plan for you.


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There are various options available that allow you to implement a disaster recovery plan with very little in your pocket, here are some steps to take to get started with them:

Research

The first step in the buying process is research and that can easily be done for free, there’s no need to spend money on expensive reports. A simple click around our Disaster Recovery site or even a Google search for a business continuity and disaster recovery initiative can give you insights on what building blocks you’ll need. Then, check the Business Continuity Institute along with the Disaster Recovery Institute International for helpful tricks to get you started.


Templates and Standards

According to TechTarget, you can find forms to built plans with a resource like SearchDisasterRecovery, which has free templates. And, although most are no longer complimentary, there are some BC/DR standards available for download with no charge.

So you’ve identified the steps you’ll need and taken care of some housekeeping. The next thing to do is list contacts for employees, vendors, suppliers and key stakeholders. Then use your research to customize a plan for your business, with a clearly defined incident response plan.

According to TechTarget, those steps can be done in about a week. Then, it’s time to test.


Test

The testing phase allows you to run through your plan as if disaster was at your doorstep, and find out what you’re missing. If you find holes in your plan, this is where you may have to spend a little bit of cash if you need to implement a disaster recovery tool.

Click here to see why testing is critical for enterprise success and look at some best practices.

Take a look at our Buyer’s Guide for an overview of the market along with profiles of the top vendors in the space and a list of questions for potential buyers to ask. It’s the perfect partner in searching for a provider that will be the best for your business.


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