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Improving recovery via plan rehearsal: rehearsals help firms identify software most helpful in responding to disaster. (includes related article on planning tests for disaster recovery)

Companies relying on automated systems should implement and rehearse disaster plans to identify weaknesses. Preparing data centers for disaster recovery includes planning for emergency migration to another site, and preparation needs to be ongoing to accommodate changes in applications and sites. Preparation must also continue to detect and address flaws in recovery plans, which can be identified through rehearsals. Various software programs can assist companies in testing their plans by analyzing strategies and providing feedback. Rehearsals should be planned and focused, preferably in conjunction with the backup site vendor. After the rehearsal is carried out, backup tapes may be left at ...

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