Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan
Your data and information technology systems are critical to your business survival. Losing one or all of these functions could be devastating. For that reason, taking time now to understand your system combinations, consider each system separately and create a plan for each system in use in the event of disruption or disaster is critical.
Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan Check One: Primary System 1-X ________________ Voice Communications Remote Connectivity Wide Area Network - /WAN Local Area Network – LAN Other System EQUIPMENT
HOT SITE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED DEVICES
Use the following checklist to assess your systems, determine helpful resources, ensure your backup procedures are safe and effective, and more.
Location: Device Type: Model No.: Technical Specifications: Network Interfaces: Power Requirements: System Serial #: DNS Entry: IP Address: Other: Provide details Provide details Provide details
KEY CONTACTS Hardware Vendor System Owners Database Owner Application Owners Software Vendors Offsite Storage Network Services
Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details
BACKUP STRATEGY for SYSTEM Daily Monthly Quarterly
Provide details Provide details Provide details
SYSTEM DISASTER RECOVERY PROCEDURE Scenario 1
Provide details
Partial Loss of System Scenario 2
Provide details
Total Loss of System
Related Systems Critical network assets Critical interfaces Critical files to restore Critical network services to restore Other services
Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details
Additional Contacts Name
Contact Information
Role/Purpose
Hard Copy Records You may consider digitizing (scan and save as pdf) hard copy documents. You should have a plan to safeguard documents that you cannot digitize. Key Records to Digitize:
Keep Hardcopy records in a safe location What is a safe location? Fire-proof boxes may not be water-proof. They can also be tossed about in a wind storm. Have a plan to store important hardcopy records, and know where you stored them. Records
Stored at what Safe Location:
Backup Copies Stored at:
Make backup copies Plan ahead and make copies while you have time. Identify those key documents and set a deadline to get copies made. Make copies of important digital records as well- on CDs or Flash Drives. Be sure to make copies of software you use that may be proprietary to your business. Keep your original discs for “off the shelf” software in a safe place, so if computers are damaged, you can reload the software or load it on a new computer quickly. Records/Software to Copy
Deadline to copy
Done?
Take Photos of Your Business You should have pictures of your key assets, as well as your location(s). Pictures will help you remember what assets you own. Don’t rely on your memory when you are under stress. Key Assets/Location
Date Photo Taken
Photo Stored at:
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Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan Check One: Primary System 1-X ________________ Voice Communications Remote Connectivity Wide Area Network - /WAN Local Area Network – LAN Other System EQUIPMENT
HOT SITE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED DEVICES
Use the following checklist to assess your systems, determine helpful resources, ensure your backup procedures are safe and effective, and more.
Location: Device Type: Model No.: Technical Specifications: Network Interfaces: Power Requirements: System Serial #: DNS Entry: IP Address: Other: Provide details Provide details Provide details
KEY CONTACTS Hardware Vendor System Owners Database Owner Application Owners Software Vendors Offsite Storage Network Services
Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details
BACKUP STRATEGY for SYSTEM Daily Monthly Quarterly
Provide details Provide details Provide details
SYSTEM DISASTER RECOVERY PROCEDURE Scenario 1
Provide details
Partial Loss of System Scenario 2
Provide details
Total Loss of System
Related Systems Critical network assets Critical interfaces Critical files to restore Critical network services to restore Other services
Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details Provide details
Additional Contacts Name
Contact Information
Role/Purpose
Hard Copy Records You may consider digitizing (scan and save as pdf) hard copy documents. You should have a plan to safeguard documents that you cannot digitize. Key Records to Digitize:
Keep Hardcopy records in a safe location What is a safe location? Fire-proof boxes may not be water-proof. They can also be tossed about in a wind storm. Have a plan to store important hardcopy records, and know where you stored them. Records
Stored at what Safe Location:
Backup Copies Stored at:
Make backup copies Plan ahead and make copies while you have time. Identify those key documents and set a deadline to get copies made. Make copies of important digital records as well- on CDs or Flash Drives. Be sure to make copies of software you use that may be proprietary to your business. Keep your original discs for “off the shelf” software in a safe place, so if computers are damaged, you can reload the software or load it on a new computer quickly. Records/Software to Copy
Deadline to copy
Done?
Take Photos of Your Business You should have pictures of your key assets, as well as your location(s). Pictures will help you remember what assets you own. Don’t rely on your memory when you are under stress. Key Assets/Location
Date Photo Taken
Photo Stored at:
This document was reproduced with written permission from PrepareMyBusiness.org. CTSBDC’s participation in this program does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All CTSBDC programs, services and cosponsored activities are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
