Many enterprises interested in cloud technology make their first move in the area of disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS). It is an attractive alternative to the capital investment that comes with a physical disaster recovery site. As the benefits of cloud solutions are appreciated, enterprises begin to consider a bigger move with infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Before making that shift, consider these four lessons that come from using DRaaS: Assess Your Needs: When you embark on a … [Read more...]
Building a Solid Disaster Recovery Process
Cyber criminals have sophisticated attack strategies, and they don’t care how large or small your organization is — they’ll come after your data. When IT professionals and executives think about the disaster recovery process, it’s usually in the same thought that involves getting hacked. However, the disaster recovery strategy your organization establishes must take all threats into account. Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and more intense. Other types of natural disasters that can hit … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
If you’ve been thinking in terms of business continuity and disaster recovery being interchangeable, it may be time for you to get a better understanding of the strategies that keep your company viable during a crisis. While some areas are more susceptible to hurricanes, like in Florida or Louisiana, and companies in the Midwest may be more likely to see a tornado destroy their business, any location can be affected by a building fire or a broken water pipe. Likewise, all companies can be … [Read more...]