DISASTER AVOIDANCE DISASTER RECOVERY

CHAPTER 02
DISASTER
AVOIDANCE (DA):
STOPPING DISASTERS
BEFORE THEY START
that systems are up to date and
training employees on proper system
maintenance. Having a managed
provider take care of these issues
ensures that the service runs smoothly
and enables a swift recovery, should
the system experience downtime
at any stage. Partnering with a wellequipped
service provider ensures
accurate measures are taken and
To prevent the IT facility from being
made unusable, it may be necessary
to invest in a reinforced structure,
improved security-and fire protection
systems. A reputable service provider
will adhere to strict criteria that
ensure a structure maintained to
a consistently high standard and
operated by thoroughly trained
personnel. The infrastructure is
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solutions are put in place before
preserved in a premium state-of-
incidents occur.
the-art facility that is protected from
possible disruptions.
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Infrastructure failure - This can
be one of the most difficult disasters
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Human error - Staff mistakes can
Many disasters can be controlled
or entirely prevented if properly
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System upgrades
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System failure alarms
to prepare for. Infrastructure failure
can take the form of downed power
lines, network outages, or lost
cause fires, power outages, system
failure, and many other disasters
that compromise a company’s IT
prepared for with the correct
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Disaster detection systems
water supplies. These effects can be
functions. The most effective way to
planning. Companies implementing
DA strategies can often significantly
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Redundant systems
prepared for by partnering with a
hosting service provider that uses
combat employee error is through
rigorous training and for key IT staff to
reduce the risk of disaster and
WHAT DISASTERS CAN BE AVOIDED?
a network of support and backup
know how to implement effective IT
completely avoid downtime when
To prevent disasters, it is necessary
resources, maintains infrastructure
protection methods. Other methods,
potentially disastrous events occur.
to first know what causes them. IT
support such as a backup Internet
such as system redundancy and
operations can experience downtime for
connection and stores water facilities
disaster control systems, are also
DA techniques can take several forms,
a number of reasons, including:
on site.
effective at preventing human errors
including:
from leading to true disasters.
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Employee training
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Disaster-control systems
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System failure - IT systems can go
down when servers overheat, when
system security is compromised or for
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Facility failure - To maintain
IT functions, the building in
which IT infrastructure is housed
HOW TO DEVELOP A DISASTER
AVOIDANCE PLAN (DAP)
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Facility improvement
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Increased security
any number of other reasons. System
failure can often be prevented by
using redundant systems, ensuring
must be usable. Facilities can be
compromised during fires, cyclones,
riots-or other destructive disasters.
To prevent disasters, it is necessary to
create a plan tailored to the unique
needs of the individual company. The
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