Disaster Recovery Resources

Remote disaster recovery presents new business challenges

With more employees working remotely than ever, natural disasters and other typical DR crises present an entirely new challenge. How can businesses tackle this new set of risks? Continue Reading

Where disaster recovery strategy stands post-2020

Predictably, some 2019 forecasts of what disaster recovery might look like in 2020 didn't quite hit the mark. However, funding and cybersecurity were evergreen concerns. Continue Reading

How can a pandemic business continuity plan cover employees?

A major element in maintaining business continuity during a pandemic is taking care of employee health. Pandemic-specific planning must be a part of the overall BCDR plan. Continue Reading

Commvault vs. Zerto: How do their DR products compare?

Learn how Commvault Disaster Recovery and Zerto Enterprise Cloud Edition can help organizations protect, recover, and retain their virtual and on-premises data and applications. Continue Reading

Colocation in disaster recovery: Everything you need to know

Colocation is an important DR strategy and it's a vital resource for ensuring mission-critical systems and data files can be securely protected and available when needed. Continue Reading

Prepare for a business continuity audit with the FFIEC handbook

The FFIEC 'Business Continuity Management' handbook can serve as a guide to ensure that BC activities are consistent with best practices and are ready for an audit. Continue Reading

How to manage virtual disaster recovery setup costs

Creating a virtual disaster recovery setup shouldn't be pricey, but costs can easily add up if providers don't take all expenses into account. Continue Reading

Business continuity vendors bolster offerings during pandemic

Organizations must ensure their pandemic business continuity and technology DR plans address cybersecurity, as well as remote employees, social distancing and company shutdowns. Continue Reading

After-action report template and guide for DR planning

Conducting an after-action report following disasters or internal DR exercises is a critical process that will help prepare an organization for future disruptive events. Continue Reading

How IT handles edge storage challenges from COVID-19

The COVID-19 'wake-up call' has stressed IT and storage teams, but those already using public clouds could adapt to new edge storage requirements posed by remote work. Continue Reading

Castellan Solutions launches with business continuity suite

Newly rebranded Castellan's offerings include risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery management, and emergency notification and incident management. Continue Reading

It's a new age for hot site disaster recovery

Hot sites are a viable disaster recovery strategy, but high costs and changing DR risks have made alternatives like disaster recovery as a service a more appealing option. Continue Reading

Updated FFIEC 'Business Continuity' handbook highlights planning

The FFIEC handbook on business continuity has been updated by the organization to place greater emphasis on planning, with more detailed information on testing and exercises. Continue Reading

LiveProcess emergency management aids California county

A regional coalition of hospitals, nursing facilities and other major healthcare centers uses one platform for key emergency management and communications. Continue Reading

Creating a post-pandemic recovery plan is an ongoing process

There is still much to learn about post-pandemic DR at this stage of COVID-19. Organizations should keep an eye on pandemic-specific software changes and updated recovery tools. Continue Reading

Datrium DRaaS relaunched as VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery

Datrium DRaaS is now VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery as part of integration with VMware. It replicates directly to VMware vCloud and doesn't need Datrium DVX to run. Continue Reading

Understanding BC, resilience standards and how to comply

Follow these nine steps to first identify relevant business continuity and resilience standards and, second, launch a successful compliance program at your organization. Continue Reading

CCPA compliance still unclear long past deadline

Despite the July 1 CCPA compliance deadline having long past, many executives are still unclear how the law applies to their business. Privacy experts weigh in on the latest enforcements. Continue Reading

Cohesity tries to fill 'SLA gap' with backup-DR combo

Cohesity's new SiteContinuity product is an automated disaster recovery product that uses the company's backup and continuous data protection capabilities based on the data's SLA. Continue Reading

Compare AWS CloudEndure vs. Azure Site Recovery services

Learn how DRaaS heavyweights AWS CloudEndure and Microsoft Azure Site Recovery compare when it comes to architectures, features, integrations, pricing and other considerations. Continue Reading

ISO 22301:2019 vs. previous versions: What's changed?

The International Organization for Standardization is continually updating its BC standards. Older versions may still be relevant, but keep an eye out for significant changes. Continue Reading

It's time to update your pandemic disaster recovery plan

Your DR plan may be unprepared for a pandemic, and while mid-pandemic is not the ideal time to be discovering issues, you should use this time to make changes. Continue Reading

Common virtual disaster recovery errors and how to avoid them

Frequently testing a disaster recovery plan is one reliable way to ensure that a virtual recovery will go smoothly and not set an organization back. Continue Reading

Ransomware recovery steps important for 'constant battle'

Are you ready to recover from ransomware? Actifio Data Driven sessions detailed guidelines for your recovery plan that could save your business time and money. Continue Reading

Commvault launches dedicated disaster recovery product

Commvault split off the disaster recovery capabilities from its Complete Data Protection into a separate product and added automation and recovery validation functions. Continue Reading

Horizon Bancorp adds Zerto to its portfolio

Zerto reduced Horizon Bancorp's recovery times and improved reporting for auditors. Zerto's cloud-to-cloud replication also helps as Horizon increases its cloud usage. Continue Reading

Terms to aid your pandemic recovery planning process

When updating your organization's pandemic plan, it can help to have these terms handy. These tools, processes and standards are key to a solid recovery plan. Continue Reading

ISO and FFIEC business continuity standards compared

Global standards aid the process of creating and updating a business continuity plan. The requirements of two popular standards can ensure that your BC team doesn't miss any steps. Continue Reading

Steps to building a pandemic business continuity plan

Your business continuity plan may address some concerns that come along with a pandemic, but COVID-19 has emphasized the importance of having remote work as part of it. Continue Reading

Small business pandemic plan should cover supply chain, staff

COVID-19 has many organizations shifting gears when it comes to pandemic planning, and SMBs are no exception. For small companies, adaptability is the key to recovery. Continue Reading

Use disaster recovery standards to guide pandemic planning

International quality management and compliance standards can help an organization kick off a disaster recovery plan for unprecedented scenarios, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading

VMware reaches agreement to acquire Datrium DRaaS

Datrium will continue to operate independently post-acquisition, and the product will remain separate from VMware Site Recovery, but there is no word on any staff changes. Continue Reading

Ransomware resilience starts before cyberattacks hit

Ransomware is still common, especially in the coronavirus age, so you need to be ready. Explore ransomware recovery tips from an IT manager who dealt firsthand with an attack. Continue Reading

Zerto pockets $53M funding round to prove 'self-sufficiency'

Zerto CEO Ziv Kedem said the company is focused more on profit and self-sustainability than growth. The funding will go toward improving products, marketing and partnerships. Continue Reading

Remote data protection and DR in the work-from-home boom

Building a data protection strategy around remote working requires companies to enable employee access to data while ensuring that it is protected from threats such as shadow IT. Continue Reading

Alabama universities plan to share DRaaS, Nutanix HCI

One university's disaster recovery as a service can serve as a cloud for shared services with other schools in Alabama seeking to shrink their data center footprint. Continue Reading

WANdisco, Azure do data migration dance

WANdisco has deepened its Microsoft partnership, integrating LiveData as a native service in Azure. Customers can access LiveData through Azure Portal for backup and other uses. Continue Reading

2nd Watch launches cloud-based disaster recovery service

COVID-19 is accelerating interest in disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), and 2nd Watch says it can facilitate the process and reduce cost using AWS. Continue Reading

Business continuity challenges emerge as work from home ends

As governments consider reopening, organizations must address how it affects business continuity planning, such as accounting for WFH employees returning to offices and the potential for outages. Continue Reading

DRaaS guide: Benefits, challenges, providers and market trends

Disaster recovery once involved setting up an off-site facility and duplicating expensive storage gear. Today, DRaaS offers an alternative to traditional approaches. Continue Reading

Strategies for kicking off your pandemic recovery plan

Before resuming business activities after a pandemic, establish a timeline and plan for recovery. Reviewing a business impact analysis and creating a recovery framework can help. Continue Reading

How to understand DRaaS pricing and budgeting

Learn how to get the most value out of your disaster-recovery-as-a-service investment by conducting a thorough business impact analysis and following a few simple steps. Continue Reading

DRaaS market faces multiple challenges in 2020

Difficult times are creating a strong DRaaS market, yet providers must still deal with many critical issues over the next several months, such as supporting growing customer base. Continue Reading

8 DRaaS risks to identify and remediate

Before signing with a specific DRaaS provider, get information on how the vendor handles data protection and recovery and restoration, among other things. Continue Reading

DRaaS vs. cloud DR: What are the differences?

Disaster recovery as a service and cloud DR have the same end goal, but there are pros and cons to each approach that admins must consider before going with one over the other. Continue Reading

12 steps for a successful DRaaS implementation

Thinking of activating disaster recovery as a service? As you start this important process, consider these best practices that will help protect your organization. Continue Reading

Iland vs. Recovery Point: Compare these DRaaS providers

Iland and Recovery Point Systems are two leading providers of managed DRaaS. Learn how each vendor's services compare and how they differentiate themselves. Continue Reading

10 DRaaS vendors to vet before devising a data recovery plan

DRaaS enables organizations to leave the management of their DR plan to a third-party provider, saving time, money and resources. Learn what services these 10 DRaaS providers offer. Continue Reading

5 hot disaster recovery-as-a-service providers

With more natural and man-made disasters, DRaaS providers are essential to helping organizations protect their mission-critical workloads while realizing potential cost savings. Continue Reading

Remote business continuity techniques to implement now

Managing business continuity and disaster recovery without employees on site can be a challenge for an organization that doesn't typically function remotely. Continue Reading

Prepare for serious health threats with a pandemic recovery plan

COVID-19 has become a serious global threat and is rapidly becoming an issue for business continuity. Pandemic planning can help mitigate disruptive effects of disastrous events. Continue Reading

5 steps to create a coronavirus crisis management response plan

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into many traditional BCDR plans. Here are five tips to update your crisis response plans and help your business weather the storm. Continue Reading

Complete crisis management guide and free template

This guide to crisis management and free template can help your business respond to an unplanned emergency, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading

5 tips for building a crisis communication plan

A crisis communication plan is a set of steps and procedures that outlines how a company should communicate with its employees, stakeholders and the public during an emergency. Continue Reading

12 key elements of a crisis management plan

Starting or revising your crisis management planning? Include these elements in a plan to make sure you don't leave anything out and your organization can run effectively. Continue Reading

Roles and responsibilities of a crisis management team

The formation of a crisis management team that includes members with diverse skills can help organizations respond quickly and decisively to a crisis. Continue Reading

Don't cut corners with disaster recovery and backup

A well-thought-out BCDR plan is just half of the resilience equation. A solid data protection strategy relies on thorough backup and disaster recovery planning. Continue Reading

Zerto 8 opens AWS Storage Gateway, supports Google Cloud

With the big three public clouds AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud covered, Zerto is shaping into a more complete multi-cloud platform for continuous data protection. Continue Reading

What to look for in DR orchestration

Disaster recovery orchestration is a must-have in the modern data center. However, that doesn't mean choosing the right tools for your organization is an easy process. Continue Reading

Everbridge Critical Event Management tailored for COVID-19

The coronavirus requires a massive response. Emergency communications and crisis management specialist Everbridge seeks to provide critical information for employee protection. Continue Reading

The future of DR orchestration goes beyond recovery

What's next for disaster recovery orchestration? As tools grow and change, orchestration may soon go beyond disaster recovery, as well as aid in planning. Continue Reading

Using a pandemic recovery plan template: A free download and guide

Outbreaks like the latest coronavirus can spread fast. Download our free pandemic planning template and read our step-by-step guide on pandemic planning for businesses. Continue Reading

Tips for updating your corporate pandemic response plan

To ensure your workplace pandemic response plan is up-to-date and sufficient, check it against other business continuity procedures, and consult important sources for further guidance. Continue Reading

Disaster recovery regulations complicate data compliance

Many organizations struggle when it comes to compliance with recent data regulations. Modern disaster recovery adds an extra layer of difficulty for meeting these requirements. Continue Reading

Ensure your DR strategy meets the challenges of a new decade

Traditional disasters and new cyberthreats have organizations reexamining their DR plans to ensure they maintain high levels of availability and can restore operations quickly. Continue Reading

Zerto CEO: DR has become something real

DR is no longer just about compliance, as enterprises find maintaining infrastructure uptime is critical to their business. This means DR for containers and SaaS, as well. Continue Reading

Preparing an annual schedule of business continuity activities

Many activities comprise a business continuity plan, and the better you manage them, the more successful your overall business continuity program will be. Continue Reading

Disaster recovery automation tools gaining traction

As new disaster recovery automation tools emerge, vendors and industry analysts recognize a growing demand for simplifying what can be a tedious process. Continue Reading

Free service-level agreement template for DR plans

Download our free SLA template to help you get started planning the performance and response time requirements associated with disaster recovery activities. Continue Reading

Use this disaster recovery plan checklist to improve your plan

Our comprehensive disaster recovery plan audit checklist can help you thoroughly evaluate your organization's DR plan to find and address potential weaknesses. Continue Reading

Obtaining professional business continuity certifications

Professional resilience certifications recognize those working in business continuity and disaster recovery, and the education that comes with them is a valuable resource. Continue Reading

Survey: Many businesses neglecting disaster recovery testing

Even though DR testing is a low-cost way to ensure readiness, businesses don't do it enough. Roadblocks include limited time, stretched IT teams and basic human nature. Continue Reading

Updating your old business continuance plan for the new year

Has your business continuity plan kept up with data center changes of the past year? If not, it may be time to revisit your plan's capabilities and existing recovery objectives. Continue Reading

4 approaches to creating a business continuity and DR strategy

Learn which approaches an organization can take -- including using a single provider, a managed partnership or DIY -- when implementing their business continuity and disaster recovery strategy. Continue Reading

Need a BC/DR plan? MSPs provide one source of expertise

Smaller businesses may lack in-house expertise for developing a BC/DR strategy, but managed service providers may be able to lend a hand with the planning task. Continue Reading

Business continuity services, DR planning key to recovery success

Although all-in-one options for business continuity and disaster recovery planning are lacking, organizations can create a system using the various services and tools examined here. Continue Reading

How to build and train organizational resilience teams

Well-trained resilience and emergency response teams are a key element of maintaining business continuity and recovering your organization when disaster strikes. Continue Reading

Tips for outsourcing business resilience services

Outsourcing IT resilience is more feasible than ever, thanks to a rise in cloud-based options. If you plan on outsourcing resilience to a third party, be sure to do your homework. Continue Reading

Top 5 disaster recovery and planning questions asked in 2019

What were your top DR planning questions in 2019? While the cloud seems top of mind every year, newer trends like blockchain and orchestration also made the list. Continue Reading

What will disaster recovery strategy look like in 2020?

Disaster recovery planning is an ever-evolving process, and organizations should be aware of new threats and tools. Ensure that your strategy isn't behind the times in 2020. Continue Reading

When is having a cloud-based disaster recovery plan critical?

Cloud disaster recovery is accessible, affordable and reliable and has become a strong alternative to on-premises DR. In some situations, it may even be essential. Continue Reading

Business impact analysis checklist: 10 improvements to your BIA strategy

A business impact analysis is a critical part of disaster recovery planning. Avoid potential disruptions and smooth out the planning process with this BIA checklist. Continue Reading

Where cloud-based disaster recovery is headed in 2020

To understand how the cloud will be used for disaster recovery in 2020, it will help to look at its recent trajectory. While growth is inevitable, there are bumps along the way. Continue Reading

What is the role of HCI in a disaster recovery architecture?

Is hyper-convergence a good fit for disaster recovery? More organizations appear to believe so and are increasingly using hyper-converged infrastructure in backup and DR. Continue Reading

How do a business impact analysis and risk assessment differ?

When it comes to disaster recovery strategy, business impact analyses and risk assessments both play key roles. Make sure you include them in your DR planning. Continue Reading

Zerto plays big role in McKesson's disaster recovery plan

McKesson Corporation's disaster recovery plan is deeply detailed and relies on Zerto's technology across its many globally distributed business units. Continue Reading

Why you should have a disaster recovery testing plan in place

Regular testing of a disaster recovery plan is one of the only ways to ensure a plan is working, up to date and well-tailored to an organization's needs. Continue Reading

Post-disaster recovery, don't overlook user connectivity

After you've successfully recovered your environment, the job isn't quite over. Ensuring user connectivity following a recovery is the final vital step of a complete DR plan. Continue Reading

Datrium opens cloud DR service to all VMware users

Datrium's upcoming DRaaS Connect will extend its cloud DR with fast RTO to all users of VMware vSphere infrastructure on premises, not just its DVX customers. Continue Reading

Important questions about DRaaS you're not asking your vendor

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Important questions about DRaaS you're not asking your vendor

Not all DRaaS vendors are created equal. Expose any weaknesses and shortcomings in your current or prospective providers by asking the following questions. Continue Reading

Recovering from ransomware soars to the top of DR concerns

Ransomware recovery may not have always been a featured topic in TechTarget's 20 years of coverage, but it's certainly made an impression in the last few. Continue Reading

Data replication technologies: What they are and how to use them

Data replication can play a big role in a disaster recovery plan, so make sure you're familiar with the different types of replication and where they work best. Continue Reading

A disaster recovery testing strategy is key to successful DR

The only way to know for sure that your disaster recovery plan will work is to test it. When disaster strikes, ensure that your plan isn't a dud with frequent testing. Continue Reading

Tips for obtaining BC/DR plan and resilience funding

Creating a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan is no joke, and funding those services can add another hurdle to your company's IT resilience strategy. Continue Reading

PayGo cloud migration to AWS includes SIOS for HA, DR

Utility payment company realized "astonishing" savings by migrating from a private data center to AWS but the move required more than just throwing the red switch. Continue Reading

Organizational vs. operational resilience: What's the difference?

Achieving both operational and organizational resilience is key to ensuring that a company can protect and adapt its processes and bounce back in the event of a disaster. Continue Reading

What are the benefits of outsourcing risk mitigation and management?

Rather than handling risk management and mitigation within your organization, outsourcing these important processes to a third party comes with substantial benefits. Continue Reading

How can your IT resilience plan incorporate big data analytics?

Big data analytics can help businesses spot past mistakes, forecast conditions and improve future strategies. So, why should resilience planning be any different? Continue Reading

Experts: Disaster recovery plans may overlook major outages

Disaster recovery needs to provide protection from natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires and floods, as well as cyberattacks that concern many IT pros. Continue Reading