Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Week 4 Threaded Discussion: Q1: Is it equally important for all systems to have a disaster recovery plan? Why or why not?

31 comments:

  1. yes it's important to have a disaster recovery plan. that because if any disaster happened to the systems, they won't lose the important information and data .they can get it back again by disaster recovery plan.

    The DBR have many advantages that make it important:
    * Ability to maintain, or resume, operational trading;
    * Safeguarding reputation, brand and image;
    * Reducing downtime through the mitigation of disasters;
    * Prevents loss of customers to competitors due to inability to trade;
    * Increases confidence of associates, clients, investors and business partners.

    Reference:
    http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=conWebDoc.1488

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  2. I agree with you maha ..

    spicialy large companies that have extended info. "It is estimated that most large companies spend between 2% and 4% of their IT budget on disaster recovery planning,with the aim of
    1-avoiding larger losses in the event that the business cannot continue to function due to loss of IT infrastructure and data."
    "companies that had a major loss of business data, 43% never reopen, 51% close within two years, and only 6% will survive long-term. "

    and thats propably why all org. or working places thats deal with data of any kind ,need DRP .

    reference
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_recovery

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  3. i think that they should do some advance planning to identify potential problems caused by disasters and determine how to deal with them.
    becouse they have to protect property and assets and protect client interests while insuring continuity of service to their clients.

    i agree with maha about the advantages (Y) ,,

    Referance:
    http://www.abanet.org/abastore/books/inside_practice/2007/nov-dec/disaster.html

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  4. rufaidah zarea...

    yeas it is important..

    "When disasters of these types hit unprepared companies, the consequences range from prolonged system down time to a severe loss of revenue which then puts the company out of business."

    "Once you acknowledge the value of technology to your organization, you must also consider the related consequences when and if that technology becomes temporarily unavailable, or totally inaccessible. Disaster recovery planning can be used to identify needs, analyze consequences and to develop recovery strategies."

    as i read from these websites :
    http://www.it-outsourcing-adviser.com/it-disaster-recovery-plan.html

    http://www.ittoolkit.com/assessments/assess_disaster.htm

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  5. companies that do not have a Disaster Recovery plan at risk of losing their business. Planning in advance can save a companies' business. Organizations that take the time to implement
    disaster recovery plans ahead of time often ride out catastrophes with minimal or no loss of data, hardware, or business revenue. This in turn allows them to maintain the faith and confidence of their customers and investors. Simply put, operating without a Disaster Recovery plan is risky business.

    References:
    http://www.onr.com/utilities/OnRamp-Disaster-Recovery-Tips.pdf

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  6. I think it is really important to have disaster recovery plan because :

    "It is always good thing to have plan before any data disaster. There are many benefits of the data recovery plan.
    There is an assurance and confidence among the employees and customers if the organization has already put out data recovery plan. This plan will keep both the employee and customer loyal to the organization and it will also increase the customer base. These plans will act as good selling pints and it is a good way to attract customers.
    The file corruption has increased a lot which can be due to so many things. You can easily lost your data in the corrupted files. If you have put these files into the systems of backup then you can save data and you can use this backup in case of any data loss. The business will continue running if you have used the backup of the file systems.
    The biggest advantage of the data recovery plan is that it saves time and money at the same time for the organizations. You have to face lots of difficulties in case of no backup. If you have lost your data about the employees and customers then it will bring negative publicity for both. The business will continue to run as usual if you have disaster plan backups. It will save time and money for the organizations"

    Because all these t said it is important
    From :
    http://filerecoveryreview.com/data-center-disaster-recovery-plan-important.html

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  7. In my point of view, it's extremly important for companies to have a disaster recovery plan, because if anything happens to the computer or any harm that happens to the system it will lose all the data and the company will no matter what lose money , time and important information. So as we all know safty always comes first, and for companies safty will be to have a disaster recovery plan.

    I also find this from a website so I wanted to share it with you:
    "When you own a company who works with computers, no matter how much work is done on the computer, it is extremely important that a disaster recovery plan is in place. Without the disaster recovery plan in place, the company would lose their data and no matter what the files were, the data would be lost if the data recovery plan was not in place. This would mean that if a computer system was to crash or be damaged from a fire or water that the company information would all be lost. Without the disaster recovery plan in place, the company could very likely fail due to the lost data. "

    The website was:-
    http://goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=3326047

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  8. "Disaster recovery is the process, policies and procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure critical to an organization after a natural or human-induced disaster. Disaster recovery is a subset of business continuity. While business continuity involves planning for keeping all aspects of a business functioning in the midst of disruptive events, disaster recovery focuses on the IT or technology systems that support business functions.
    preparation for continuation or recovery of systems needs to be taken very seriously. This involves a significant investment of time and money with the aim of ensuring minimal losses in the event of a disruptive event."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_recovery

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  9. I think it is very important because...

    Disasters can occur many of the problems such as:

    •hacker attacks
    •computer viruses
    •electric power failures
    •underground cable cuts or failures
    •fire, flood, earthquake, and other natural disasters at a facility
    •mistakes in system administration

    For these many reasons are the importance of disaster recovery plan.

    Referance:
    http://compnetworking.about.com/od/itinformationtechnology/l/aa083102a.htm

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  10. Planning for the worst when things are going the best makes the most sense. That’s why I believe in the importance of having a disaster recovery plan.
    Having a disaster recovery plan :
    1) Will ensure that the services can continue after a disaster.
    2)Prevent financial loss.
    3) Saves on Time and Money .If all data were lost and there is no backup for it ,you would need to recreate this data again and that would cost you a lot of time and money .

    Reference :
    http://disasterrecovery.conjungo.com/benefits_disasterrecovery_t1

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  11. yes, it is important for every system
    But I think and from what I red it will be different from one to another
    Appropriate plans vary from one enterprise to another, depending on variables such as the type of business, the processes involved, and the level of security needed
    Each company has its own set of unique challenges and requirements; therefore, the disaster recovery program can be different for every business. Choosing the best disaster recovery program takes careful evaluation of the assets and functions of the company and then choosing of a plan that can protect valuable property and maintain the business when an unforeseen event occurs.
    company leaders should carefully evaluate the critical functions and information that each department needs to maintain operations before, during, and after a critical event. There may be items that are not easy to protect such as large equipment, buildings and internal computer servers containing confidential company information that need to be backed up or stored off-site. Each department can make a list of these high-risk items and form a committee to discuss the best method of keeping them safe during a crisis.
    The type of disaster recovery plan you choose can also be dependent upon the type of business you conduct and how it is accomplished. If a great deal of business takes place face-to-face with customers, you may have an easier time continuing after a disaster than a company that operates over the Internet and requires a network connection powered by electricity. Now is a good time to research an alternative method of delivering services and products to your customers if you want to stay on top and survive a disaster.
    Another method of choosing a disaster recovery program is by evaluating the current staff resources and how these will be managed using communication systems during a critical event. Having a complete listing of all human resources contact information kept in a secure file off-site as well as a plan for employees to follow during a disaster is an effective manner in which to deal with this challenge. In addition, disaster management plans should be discussed with employees periodically and disaster officers should be assigned in each department to handle these matters.
    Reverence:
    http://searchenterprisewan.techtarget.com/definition/disaster-recovery-plan
    http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-choose-the-best-disaster-recovery-program.htm

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  12. yes,it is important,it has many benifits:
    1-Disaster recovery plans ensure that legislation and compliance issues are adhered to. Many organisations have to comply with strict codes of conduct or face being fined. These include banks and other financial services organisations as well as legal practices and organisations that retain medical records.

    2- Prevent financial loss. The inability to be able to generate sales even for 24 hours can be catastrophic. This will not only impact upon revenue streams but can have a major impact upon cash-flow.

    3-A disaster recovery programme can prevent loss of credibility and goodwill.

    4-It will ensure that staff will continue to be paid. There is nothing as de-motivating to your personnel as not being paid!

    5- It will ensure that the organisation's services and production can continue.

    Reference:
    http://disasterrecovery.conjungo.com/benefits_disasterrecovery_t1

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  14. Yes, it's important. Because:

    "- Damage or loss caused by a natural or man-
    made disaster can be minimized.
    - Rapid recovery of business operations.
    - Improved ability to cope with the unexpected."

    "- It will ensure that the organisation's services and production can continue.
    - A disaster recovery programme can prevent loss of credibility and goodwill."


    Reference:
    1-http://www.mge.com/business/safety/disaster_recovery.htm
    2- http://disasterrecovery.conjungo.com/benefits_disasterrecovery_t1

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  15. I think Yes it is very important to have disaster recovery plan.. because of many reasons such as :
    1-maintain the system data from loss.
    2-save time and effort to create a new system.
    3-difficult to recover your data if the company was big.
    4-keep the business running .
    5-prevent loss of revenue of the company .
    ~~
    and also I read from this site:
    http://www.bizhelp24.com/money/commercial-insurance/the-benefits-of-preparing-for-disaster-recovery.html

    "Gives you confidence that your business can continue after a disaster"
    "Provides you with a back-up of information and documents if the original is destroyed"
    "Guarantees the availability of stand-by systems"
    wjdan asiri

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  16. I think ,,, yes it's important cuz:

    "As IT systems have become increasingly critical to the smooth operation of a company, and arguably the economy as a whole, the importance of ensuring the continued operation of those systems, or the rapid recovery of the systems, has increased.

    It is estimated that most large companies spend between 2% and 4% of their IT budget on disaster recovery planning, with the aim of avoiding larger losses in the event that the business cannot continue to function due to loss of IT infrastructure and data. Of companies that had a major loss of business data, 43% never reopen, 51% close within two years, and only 6% will survive long-term. [3]

    As a result, preparation for continuation or recovery of systems needs to be taken very seriously. This involves a significant investment of time and money with the aim of ensuring minimal losses in the event of a disruptive event"

    Source:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_recovery

    Fatimah Al-Shaer ^^..|

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  17. rehab ali al- dayel

    Yes it's important to have a disaster recovery plan
    There are some of advantages of disaster rcovery plan

    Ensure organizational stability
    • Provide recovery organizer
    • Reduce insurance premiums
    • reduce dependence on certain key individuals
    • Protecting the assets of the organization
    • ensure the safety of employees and customers
    • reduce the decision-making process during a catastrophic event
    • reduce the economic losses
    • Reduce the risk of delay
    • reduce the decision-making during a disaster
    Provide a sense of security

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  18. rehab ali al- dayel

    Yes it's important to have a disaster recovery plan
    There are some of advantages of disaster rcovery plan

    Ensure organizational stability
    • Provide recovery organizer
    • Reduce insurance premiums
    • reduce dependence on certain key individuals
    • Protecting the assets of the organization
    • ensure the safety of employees and customers
    • reduce the decision-making process during a catastrophic event
    • reduce the economic losses
    • Reduce the risk of delay
    • reduce the decision-making during a disaster
    Provide a sense of security

    http://translate.google.com.sa/translate?hl=ar&langpair=en%7Car&u=http://www.drj.com/new2dr/w2_002.htm

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  19. hi ..
    of course disaster recovery plan is important for server reasons like :"
    1) Reducing downtime through the mitigation of disasters .
    2)Increases confidence of associates, clients, investors and business partners.
    3)Ability to maintain, or resume, operational trading.
    4)Prevents loss of customers to competitors due to inability to trade.
    5)Ability to maintain, or resume, operational trading. "
    that was what i read in this website :
    http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=conWebDoc.1488

    THANKS ..
    Jawza Al.Otaibi ..

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  20. It is imperative for organizations to have a disaster recovery plan

    * The dependency on computer networks and electronic delivery systems increases the odds of everyday business being disrupted by failure of one of these core systems.
    * A formal process to deal with potential accidents, disasters or outages is needed and in some industries, required.
    * Everyone wants to lower the potential costs of dealing with a disaster.
    * Because of the speed at which technology is changing, there's a greater chance of a "knowledge gap" leading to inadequate information technology security precautions.
    * An effective system to backup and recover essential business data is essential in case of network shutdown.
    * Most importantly, everyone wants to avoid the potential failure of the business in the face of an unforeseen, catastrophic event.

    http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-disaster-recovery-plans-work.htm/printable

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  21. Disaster could happen at any time to your business ,so having a Disaster Recovery
    plan is very important for the systems , because if the system dosen't have a Disaster Recovery plan it will be at risk of losing its data,information and business .

    some benefits of havig a Disaster Recovery plan:

    1-The business wiil be continue and save after a disaster
    2-tell you what you need to actually do now to protect your business.
    3-"Improved ability to cope with the unexpected"
    4-Reduces the damage caused by natural and human disasters.

    Reference:

    http://www.bizhelp24.com/money/commercial-insurance/the-benefits-of-preparing-for-disaster-recovery.html
    http://www.mge.com/business/safety/disaster_recovery.htm
    http://www.onr.com/utilities/OnRamp-Disaster-Recovery-Tips.pdf

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  22. I think Yes it is very important to have disaster recovery plan

    A disaster recovery plan (DRP) - sometimes referred to as a business continuity plan (BCP) or business process contingency plan (BPCP) - describes how an organization is to deal with potential disasters. Just as a disaster is an event that makes the continuation of normal functions impossible, a disaster recovery plan consists of the precautions taken so that the effects of a disaster will be minimized and the organization will be able to either maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions. Typically, disaster recovery planning involves an analysis of business processes and continuity needs; it may also include a significant focus on disaster prevention
    Reference:

    http://searchenterprisewan.techtarget.com/definition/disaster-recovery-plan

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  23. it is very important to have disaster recovery plan .

    It is estimated that most large companies spend between 2% and 4% of their IT budget on disaster recovery planning, with the aim of avoiding larger losses in the event that the business cannot continue to function due to loss of IT infrastructure and data. Of companies that had a major loss of business data, 43% never reopen, 51% close within two years, and only 6% will survive long-term.

    The primary objective of disaster recovery planning is to protect the organization in the event that all or part of its operations and/or computer services are rendered unusable. Preparedness is the key. The planning process should minimize the disruption of operations and ensure some level of organizational stability and an orderly recovery after a disaster.
    Other objectives of disaster recovery planning include:
    • Providing a sense of security
    • Minimizing risk of delays
    • Guaranteeing the reliability of standby systems
    • Providing a standard for testing the plan.
    • Minimizing decision-making during a disaster

    refrences :
    http://www.drj.com/new2dr/w2_002.htm
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_recovery

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  24. Yes, it is very important to have disaster recovery plan.

    "Organisations can gain a number of benefits by implementing a disaster recovery plan:

    1- Disaster recovery plans ensure that legislation and compliance issues are adhered to. Many organisations have to comply with strict codes of conduct or face being fined. These include banks and other financial services organisations as well as legal practices and organisations that retain medical records.

    2- Prevent financial loss. The inability to be able to generate sales even for 24 hours can be catastrophic. This will not only impact upon revenue streams but can have a major impact upon cash-flow.

    3- A disaster recovery programme can prevent loss of credibility and goodwill.

    4- It will ensure that staff will continue to be paid. There is nothing as de-motivating to your personnel as not being paid!

    5- It will ensure that the organisation's services and production can continue.

    6- A disaster recovery programme will prevent the loss of important operational information."


    http://disasterrecovery.conjungo.com/benefits_disasterrecovery_t1

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  25. A good disaster recovery plan is like an information insurance policy for a small
    or large business. Also called a business continuity plan or an information
    availability strategy, a disaster recovery plan is a detailed, step-by-step course
    of action for getting a business back on its feet
    -- and quickly -- after a natural or manmade disaster.
    Disaster recovery plans deserve the full attention of executives at
    the highest levels of an organization.
    To ensure that upper-level management takes ownership of the plan,
    experts recommend that all good disaster recovery plans begin with an official
    proposal.
    That proposal can be presented to the board of directors to
    the chief executive officer or to the chief information officer.
    The proposal isn't the plan, but rather a "plan for making the plan.
    " If the disaster recovery plan is going to be created in-house,
    the proposal should recommend which specific employees will manage the project
    and approximately how many work hours it should take.
    If the proposal recommends a third-party consultant,
    it should include a budget based on the consultant's proposed services.
    If the company has never drafted a disaster recovery plan before,
    the board might need to be convinced that it's necessary.
    The online Disaster Recovery Guide suggests using the following reasons:

    *The dependency on computer networks and electronic delivery systems
    increases the odds of everyday business being disrupted by failure
    of one of these core systems.
    *A formal process to deal with potential accidents,
    disasters or outages is needed and in some industries, required.
    *Everyone wants to lower the potential costs of dealing with a disaster.
    *Because of the speed at which technology is changing,
    there's a greater chance of a "knowledge gap" leading to inadequate
    information technology security precautions.
    *An effective system to backup and recover essential
    business data is essential in case of network shutdown.
    *Most importantly, everyone wants to avoid the potential failure of
    the business in the face of an unforeseen, catastrophic event.


    http://communication.howstuffworks.com/how-disaster-recovery-plans-work.htm/printable

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  26. yas it's important especialLY in Business to have disaster recovery plan,,

    "Business recovery planning is part of maintaining continuity. Key personnel must be identified, along with methods for communication, media responses, how to make payroll (people won't show up if you don't pay them), alternate vendors, and potentially, housing for your employees. This requires a great deal of planning and documentation, and there should be an ongoing process to keep this information current. All departments of a company or organization should be included in the recovery planning effort. It is input from those various segments of the organization that the critical information listed above is gleaned. Recovery is impossible without it.."


    "The Advantage of Business Recovery Planning
    •Good business recovery planning can do more than just prepare a company for a disaster. The process of planning forces a company to think through its processes. This sometimes results in more efficient processes via process re-engineering. Also, many insurance companies give discounts on business interruption insurance to companies that can demonstrate that they have a well-documented, tested recovery plan in place. The result of giving attention to existing process, with an eye toward recovery, also can yield a competitive advantage.."

    Reference:

    http://www.ehow.com/about_6606411_advantage-business-recovery-plan_.html

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  27. I think it's really important to have Disaster Recovery Plan for many reasons such as:

    1- having the ability to recover important business information faster.
    2- helping to ensure against loss of vital information .
    3- Evaluating the possible threat environment before disaster strikes allows to plan ahead and develop contingency plans.
    4- identifying ways to mitigate or eliminate potential massive financial losses.
    5- protecting your business systems if IT resources and security measures go offline for a period of time.


    For more details visit:

    http://www.ehow.com/about_5374429_disaster-recovery-plan-important.html

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  28. yes it's important to have a disaster recovery plan.
    because if i lost my information and data , i can get it back up
    "
    • First part of database disaster recovery is easy - backup database systems on a regular basis.
    • You should maintain a minimum of 3 consecutive copies before overwriting.
    • Consider doing a backup each day of the week and put Friday's backup off site.  How:
1) Take a copy home
2) Send to a website located in another city/state
3) Regular courier to another corporate office
4) Establish an off site backup service with courier pickup (for more critical databases).
    • Retain Friday's backup for at least six months
    • Every six month retain the most recent backup for permanent off site storage
    • Get the database into your corporate data backup system if this is available.
    • Save key passwords and a copy of documentation in a secure place known by corporate officers
    • Periodically test the backups and the disaster recovery procedure to assure that you can get the software up and running again in a timely fashion.
    For larger more critical databases consider the following in your corporate disaster recovery planning."




    http://www.blueclaw-db.com/disaster_recovery_plan.htm



    * Ruba ALowaid

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  29. yes it is important for all systems to have a disaster recovery plan..to provent the occurrence of the desisters that the company might face and to help it to overcome the problems in the most efficient way.

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  30. yes ,it`s important to have a disaster recovery plan..
    because "if u do not have a disaster recovery plan ,You have to face lots of difficulties in case of no backup. If you have lost your data about the employees and customers then it will bring negative publicity for both. The business will continue to run as usual if you have disaster plan backups. It will save time and money for the organizations".

    Rference:
    http://filerecoveryreview.com/data-center-disaster-recovery-plan-important.html

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  31. I think it's important because :

    "* the consequences range from prolonged system down time to a severe loss of revenue which then puts the company out of business
    *It is equally important for an organization to devise of plans
    *It is important to start with the basics and add to the plan over time.
    *can be a daunting undertaking
    "


    Reference:

    http://www.it-outsourcing-adviser.com/it-disaster-recovery-plan.html
    http://www.ittoday.info/Articles/Beyond_Disaster_Recovery.htm
    http://www.infosectoday.com/Articles/DRPlanning.htm

    Latifa Al.mulhem

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