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The Rise of “Quick and Dirty” DR Testing 

MHA Consulting

Fifteen years ago the prototypical IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) exercise was preceded by months of meticulous preparations and took place over an extended period of time in the equivalent of a hermetically sealed bubble. They are still the only way of ensuring that your recovery strategy and plans are truly functional.

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing. Relocation Sites Work area recovery centers (hotels where businesses can relocate following a disruption) will be a hard sell after this crisis ends.

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing. Work area recovery centers (hotels where businesses can relocate following a disruption) will be a hard sell after this crisis ends.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

NOTE: DRII takes this definition from the Business Continuity Institute BCI and Disaster Recovery Journal DRJ. Loss of Workplace : Only one primary site or location is impacted or disrupted at any time. Alternate sites & locations are not impacted and are available for recovery use. Continuity.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Note : Some sections of this article were previously published in our blog archives. We hope that this guide will help demystify the business continuity planning process and give you a few practical tips and guidelines on how to implement it in your organization.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Note : Some sections of this article were previously published in our blog archives. Section 7 - IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan.