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IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies®
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IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies®

by Peter Gregory, Philip Jan Rothstein
December 2007
Beginner to intermediate
360 pages
8h 46m
English
For Dummies

Overview

If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start?

IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated.

This easy-to-understand guide will help you

  • Prepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes

  • Identify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy

  • Select and train your disaster recovery team

  • Conduct a Business Impact Analysis

  • Determine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes

  • Get management support

  • Create appropriate plan documents

  • Test your plan

  • Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!

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