Backup and Disaster Recovery

In its simplest form, let Bristol Systems help you set up your backup procedure. Nothing is worse than losing a bunch of files and then finding out that your backups of these files are no good! Even the simplest backup routine should address:

Frequency of backup
Labeling of the backup media
Verification of the backups
Rotation of the backup media
Archiving
Disaster recovery

Actually, it isn't the backup that is interesting, it is the file recovery. How fast can it be done? Can it be done without technical assistance? Can you really recover the data that you need? Can you recover a specific version of a file that existed at a specified point of time in the past?

Recovering from a disaster such as a major fire or earthquake is relatively easy if there is a well thought out and well-executed disaster recovery plan.

Replacing or restoring the premises
Replacing or restoring the hardware and cabling
Replacing or restoring the software
Replacing or restoring the user environments
Restoring the data

Note that "replacing" the data isn't often an option. If you actually lose all of your data, you will probably lose the company. This is why archive copies of your data must be stored off site. Download our paper on Reliable Storage for further information. Your system design and availability model should include your backup and recovery procedures.

Call Bristol Systems at 714.389.4136 for backup and disaster recovery assistance and other availability services.