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The risk of business disruptions due to server failures is always a nightmare. Even if you buy the best kind of server and the best design with the best server components, Hardware at some point will fail, and at that time, you must be prepared with a backup plan. This is important in case you have high value and sensitive data. If one system component fails, you can count on all falling like dominoes one after the other. This is why you must make sure that you always envision a disaster recovery plan for such unfortunate events. This must be a rapid recovery kind of backup. Otherwise, the same will defeat the purpose of minimizing the risk. As a business owner, you must count this eventuality and cover all aspects.

Before telling you how to create a recovery plan, let us tell you exactly what it is. A Disaster Recovery Plan or a DRP is a written plan which will ascertain how your business will respond in case of technology downtime or a total system failure. To make sure that you create the best disaster recovery plan, you must first carry out a fully-fledged Business Impact Analysis in case of such disasters. Once you do that, you can chart out where and what the sectors are where the most risk lies.

To mitigate and reduce risk during a server failure, you need to create a Disaster Recovery Plan which can be useful during such times. We at SPARK recommend that you consider the following things.

  • An unexpected cyberattack
  • A network outage
  • A big data loss
  • A power outage
  • Damage due to water leaks
  • Natural calamities and disasters
  • Hardware failures

Now that you know about Disaster Recovery Plans and why they are important, follow the following steps, especially made and curated by SPARK Services, a one-stop shop for all your technology needs.

Step 1: Make sure you understand the Primary Goals of your DRP. These may include limiting interruptions, less economic impact, training of emergency steps, restoration time, etc.

Step 2: Make sure you make a wholesome inventory of your system’s hardware components. This is an essential step as it enables one to find ways to minimize a risk level.

Step 3: Make sure you carry on a Systems Risk Analysis. An inventory is incomplete without a risk analysis.

Step 4: Make sure you chart out a Budget. This is pertinent since the same will ensure you get a practical Disaster Recovery Solution.

Step 5: Make sure you make a three-tiered Disaster Recovery Plan which focuses on data, applications, and hardware.

Step 6: Ensure that you always train your personnel to access the Disaster Recovery Plans.

Step 7: Make sure to develop a practical Communication Plan and consider the strength of the entire organization while doing the same.

Step 8: Lastly, ensure that you always have a well-devised backup worksite location once you have followed the above.

A business must not operate in the market without a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. It is the only means to prevent data loss. Whether your primary concern is a natural disaster, employee carelessness, or cybercrime, having a secure disaster recovery plan can offer you the peace of mind you need.

Save your company from the headache of starting all over. So, get started with a disaster recovery plan that works for you. We at SPARK can help you determine what that looks like. Connect with our team today for a consultation!

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