VM or Virtural Machine is an IBM operating system that runs on large scale IBM computers. Even though this article is directed to those who have VM, the methods and the thought process is the same for all systems. DEFINING DISASTER RECOVERY System backup has generally been thought of as a tape management issue, with The post Disaster Recovery Planning in a VM Operating Environment appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal
Companies generally prepare for emergencies by reviewing insurance policies, implementing back-up computer systems and installing sprinklers, while neglecting the human cost of a workplace crisis and its resulting impact on a company’s productivity The post Crisis Management. Keeping A Company Strong in Times of Trouble appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal
One aspect of disaster planning that seems somewhat overlooked is the question, How do you fund the recovery efforts? Recovering from a disaster requires a lot of unbudgeted funds which must be spent or committed very quickly The post DR: How Do You Pay For It? appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal
You attend a seminar on contingency planning and hear presentations such as “developing and maintaining your plan”, “testing your plan”, “business impact assessments”, and “lessons learned” from other people’ The post Contingency Planning Cycle appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal
It could be as innocent as a construction crew accidentally cutting through an underground stone wall that holds back a river. Or as sinister as a terrorist bombing of a skyscraper. Or as sudden as an earthquake. Or as devastating as a hurricane. The reality is that any business that relies on information technology, which The post When Disaster Strikes: Disaster Recovery Planning can make the difference Corporate Survival appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal
Personal crystal balls are notoriously bad at predicting the future. They run on small number statistics, have ill-defined parameters, and small data banks incorporating elastic memories. The crystal balls are plagued or programmed with a logic that is The post Prevent the Disaster, Forget the Recovery appeared first on Disaster Recovery Journal.| Disaster Recovery Journal