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Chapter 2: Disaster RecoveryPlanning for a DisasterWhen a change is made to a component (hardware or software) on the server, replace theoutdated items in the crash kit with updated items that have been tested.A periodic review of the crash kit should be performed to determine if items need to beadded or changed. A service contract is a perfect example of an item that requires this typeof review.The crash kit should be physically separated from the servers. If it is located in the serverroom, and the server room is destroyed, this kit is lost.Some crash kit storage areas include: Commercial offsite data storage Other company sites Another secure section of the buildingThe following is an inventory list of some of the major items to put into the crash kit. Youwill need to add or delete items for your specific environment. This inventory list isorganized into the following categories: Documentation SoftwareÃAn inventory of the crash kit should be taken by the person who seals the kit. If the seal isbroken, items may have been removed or changed, making the kit useless in a recovery.The inventory list below must be signed and dated by the person checking the crash kit. Thefollowing documentation must be included in the crash kit: Disaster recovery script Installation instructions for the: Operating system Database R/3 System Special installation instructions for: Drivers that have to be manually installed Programs that must be installed in a specific manner2–12Release 4.6 A/B