{"id":2849,"date":"2018-08-22T10:35:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T14:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2018-08-22T10:35:48","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T14:35:48","slug":"7-essential-elements-of-an-ideal-draas-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/7-essential-elements-of-an-ideal-draas-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Essential Elements of an Ideal DRaaS Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"7The use of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) has grown in enterprises for a myriad of reasons. DRaaS simplifies the backup and recovery process not only by providing organizations with a secondary recovery site, but also by reducing spending on infrastructure. Additionally, less staff is needed because many administrative tasks are made the responsibility of the service provider. However, while it\u2019s possible you can take advantage of these benefits with DRaaS, they are not guaranteed with every solution. To that end, we\u2019ve compiled a list of seven essential elements of an ideal DRaaS solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Strong Infrastructure<\/b><\/p>\n

Because most businesses are bound to some sort of regulatory standard, your service provider should go out of its way to ensure that its IT infrastructure meets compliance requirements. When examining your provider\u2019s data center, look for redundancy across all critical network components, up to date security measures, and a location that is far from disaster-prone areas while still being close enough that network costs will be reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive Track Record<\/b><\/p>\n

Though DRaaS has become more popular in the past few years, the market itself is still relatively young. Because of this, finding a provider with credentials that prove their success is important. To determine which vendors have what it takes, go through trusted review sites and read user feedback about their experiences, or consult our DRaaS Buyer\u2019s Guide.<\/a> This practice will help you figure out which providers are able to truly assist users in the event of a disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexibility<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the many benefits of a cloud-based service is flexibility, so in theory, every DRaaS solution should be able to offer this in various ways. For example, your solution should offer a choice of recovery destinations and the option to restore individual files or entire systems. A flexible DRaaS solution should also offer you control via allowing for resources to be added or subtracted as needed. Because every business is different, find a service provider that will create a solution based on your specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Comprehensive Service Level Agreements<\/b><\/p>\n

The DRaaS solution you select is the biggest factor in whether or not you will be able to recover your systems. However, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) need to consider issues other than backup and recovery. These include moving data to and from the cloud, scalability, accessibility, and location. Additionally, DRaaS SLAs should be reviewed thoroughly to be sure that your concerns are addressed. Meet with your legal team and any key stakeholders in order to negotiate the terms that suit your organization best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transparency<\/b><\/p>\n

An ideal DRaaS solution should offer users information on the recovery process. Before making your final selection, ask the vendor for details on the following subjects:<\/span><\/p>\n