Unix Backup and Recovery

Step 4: Protect Against Disasters

What types of disasters strike your area? I grew up in an area in which an entire city block dropped into a sinkhole. Shortly after that, we were hit by hurricane David. Floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes hit other parts of the world. Your disaster recovery setup should be designed to protect against the types of disasters that affect your area.

Tip

You need to get a copy of the Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages. This is one of the most useful references that I have seen. These folks have combed the yellow pages of hundreds of cities and found literally thousands of companies that can help you with every phase of disaster recovery planning. They have everything from A to Z, including every kind of company that you could possibly need to recover from a disaster. There are emergency communication services, fire damage reclamation services, emergency medical services, emergency equipment suppliers, and anything else you can imagine. Some of these companies even have computer rooms on trucks that are able to roll out at a moment’s notice. The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages publishers have been told by a number of customers that a mere scan of their table of contents has made them rethink their disaster recovery plan. Get yourself a copy for your computer room and one for your vault. Send email to [e-mail] for a complete table of contents.

Protect the Media and Documentation

Everyone knows that the best place to store your media is not in your ...