Categories: Blog

Has your Disaster Recovery Plan been Put to the Test?

Have you tested your disaster recovery plan lately? If not, then how can you be sure that it will work when you need it to? According to a recent article from The Business Journals, you should be testing your planned response to a server failure twice a year, and a catastrophic failure once a year. However, due to worries about the expense and downtime required for testing, many businesses don’t adhere to these recommendations.

You can test your plan inexpensively and without major hassles, the article states. With the help of internal or external IT personnel, you can set a specific time in which to do this, knowing (and planning) for the reality that it’s going to require some downtime. Involve executive level personnel in your scheduled testing in order to get a perspective of how such a disaster could impact business continuity.

When testing your disaster recovery plan, it is recommended that a log be kept in order to record the aspects of the plan that did not work well, in addition to the solutions that worked exactly as they should. This allows you to modify the plan as needed, incorporating suggestions as to how the disaster recovery plan could be more comprehensive and more effective.

For the safety of your data, consider data center services from Global IP Networks. Our Plano, TX SSAE SOC-2 Type II data center is HIPAA and PCI compliant, and provides a peace of mind when it comes to your mission critical data. You not only have 24/7 onsite and support access, but as a customer, we also provide you with 24/7 access to our Business Continuity Center, secure WiFi, and conference room space. For more information on disaster recovery planning and how to obtain server hosting, cabinet and cage colocation, contact us.

ginetworks

Share
Published by
ginetworks

Recent Posts

3 Types of Cloud Computing: Which One is Right for You?

The concept of cloud computing is far more expansive than most people realize. While enterprise…

4 years ago

6 Reasons To Make Hybrid Cloud Services Part of Your of 2021 Data Management Strategy

Use of cloud services has been on the rise in recent years, and the recent…

4 years ago

Creating and Implementing a Business Continuity Plan

Running a business requires planning for every eventuality. Backing up servers, creating copies of important…

4 years ago

Native and Shift Cloud Migrations: What You Need to Know About Cloud Services

By now, you know the truth: Cloud services are here to stay. Where businesses once…

4 years ago

Cloud Services Enables Remote Working

Last year’s pandemic has created a massive shift in the marketplace and has brought with…

4 years ago

Could Your Business Benefit from a Multi-Cloud Infrastructure?

All businesses, regardless of size, can benefit from some form of cloud service. Cloud environments…

4 years ago