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Solutions Review\u2019s Expert Insights Series is a collection of contributed articles written by industry experts in enterprise software categories. In this feature, Barracuda<\/a>‘s SVP of Data Protection Tim Jefferson offers a disaster recovery plan checklist as an essential resource to consider this year.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"The impact of data loss or corruption from hardware failure, human error, hacking or malware can devastate the day-to-day operations of businesses. That\u2019s why it is imperative to have a plan for data backup and restoration of digital information. In a worst case scenario \u2014 and a best case scenario for that matter \u2014 organizations can rely on their backed up data and disaster recovery solution to get back to business as usual, with minimal losses. However, many organizations don’t understand the most critical components of a disaster recovery plan, nor do they know how to create one for themselves.<\/p>\n

A successful solution simplifies business continuity<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and disaster recovery operations by providing customers with flexible options for data replication and data recovery, reducing costs and the risk for data loss.<\/p>\n

Disaster Recovery Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disaster Recovery (DR) allows an organization to enact a plan designed to maintain or quickly resume business-critical functions following a disaster. It is a set of policies, tools and procedures that enable the recovery or continuation of vital technology infrastructure and systems following a natural or human-induced disaster.<\/p>\n

Because the impact from such a disaster can significantly impact a business, data backup and restoration is a basic requirement of any business that uses a computer. The plan, in and of itself, is business-critical. Having a disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place ensures that a hardware failure doesn\u2019t interrupt service or cause data loss; it eliminates any single point of failure within an IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n

DRPs give organizations peace of mind and allow for an organized and controlled recovery of company data \u2014 ensuring security and proper return of service with minimal issues. The plan is a true test of the quality of life and success a business can have when challenged by unforeseen consequences.<\/p>\n

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Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Disaster Recovery Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Planning is essential. Need I say it again? It is mission-critical and requires a smart and thoughtful approach. Following major guidelines when designing a DRP will help to ensure comprehensive protection against loss. Disaster recovery plans should include a strategy to:<\/p>\n