 |
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Disaster
Recovery
Most
companies are dependent on the use of computer applications such as Office,
email, ERP and decision support systems. With this comes the explosion
of data and the demand for reliable data protection. The protection of
mission critical information in today's Windows NT and Windows 2000 environment
requires a backup solution that is reliable and scalable to support the
needs of any type network. The value of data that many businesses hold
forms the basis of the value of the company. Systems, hardware, applications
and operating systems can all be replaced however the data collected is
a near impossible task to replace.
Basic protection for a server;
A server
management tool – Insight Manager from Compaq/HP, LAN Director from
IBM, you do not pay anything for these tools they are free from the vendor.
A must in the server configuration, depending on the criticality you could
increase the level of redundancy.
ECC
Memory
RAID Drives
Redundant Network Controllers
Redundant power supply
Redundant Fan
A UPS with the right capacity & Server monitoring software
Manufacturer Warranty uplift
|
|
| |
Mouse-Over
Infotech logo for Menu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Comprehensive
data protection is an absolute requirement in every company. This includes
the file & print servers, application servers and database servers,
internet & intranet servers. Recovery from hardware failure is not
simply a repair/replacement of the server and a restore of an operating
system based tape cartridge – its not that simple ask your technical
people. You must have the right tools to not only protect the data but
these tools must be able to bring the data store up within a reasonable
time frame.
Questions that
you may ponder:
1. How long can my business run without my Systems & Databases about
the clients, suppliers, proposals and quotations ?
2. In how many locations do I have company data eg, Servers, Key staff
Notebooks – How critical is this data to the business?
3. What are the times of operation for my business ?
4. Can we afford a down time?
5. What is the cost of a down time?
6. Does my backup tool have the ability to backup my databases?
7. How long does it take me to bring my databases up so the team can
be productive again?.
8. Where do I leave the last night’s backup cartridge?
9. Do I have server warranty uplift?.
10.When was the last time I did a restore to check the reliability of
my tape cartridge system?
It is very apparent that modern progressive businesses increasingly
need access to applications and data 24 Hours x 7 Days, with no or limited
room for unplanned down time. This has immediate consequence for the
traditional backup windows and restores. New systems must be developed
and adopted.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
components that you require with your Backup Software;
Windows 2000 Compliant Backup Software
Intelligent Disaster Recovery
Open File Agents
Agents for MS Exchange or Lotus Notes
Agents for Databases – Oracle, SQL
Maintenance for 12 or 24 months
INFOTECH Associates have solutions developed for single, multiple or head
office/branch office environments using offerings from leading vendors such
as Veritas and Computer Associates. From head office level the backups for
all branches can be managed and verified on a daily basis.
Every
organisation has non-negotiable standards – backup and disaster recovery
must be one of those. |
|
|
|
|
Contact me;
info@iapl.net.au |
|
|
|
|
Copyright
© Infotech Associates Pty Ltd. 2002
All Rights Reserved. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|