40% of businesses never reopen after a major data loss. Don't be one of them.
Key Metrics
RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
How long can you afford to be down? An hour? A day? This determines your strategy.
RPO (Recovery Point Objective)
How much data can you afford to lose? Last hour's work? Last day's?
Common Disasters
- Hardware failure
- Cyber attacks (ransomware)
- Human error
- Natural disasters
- Cloud provider outages
DR Strategy Components
Backup Strategy
- 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite
- Automated, tested backups
- Encrypted and secure
Failover Systems
- Hot standby: Instant failover (expensive)
- Warm standby: Minutes to recover (moderate cost)
- Cold standby: Hours to recover (cheaper)
Documentation
- Step-by-step recovery procedures
- Contact lists and escalation paths
- Regular testing and updates
Testing Your Plan
A plan that hasn't been tested isn't a plan. Run regular drills. Time your recovery. Fix gaps.
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