A disaster recovery plan should be flexible. It is important that your plan is scalable to the event - whether it's simply a server failure or blackout, or something more serious requiring you to evacuate the building.
When implementing your disaster preparedness and recovery plan, keep these factors in mind:
Test the Plan
Testing is the only way to spot gaps and make necessary changes - without testing, plans can falter. Establish an ongoing schedule of routine tests, including spontaneous ones and be sure to involve various employees.
Centralize Knowledge
Centralize all information in a database or an intranet site. It is much easier to keep the details of the plan up-to-date, and to report on changes, if all the information is centralized and readily accessible. And, always retain a copy off-site that can be easily obtained. Many companies keep their plans online but have back-up hardcopies at other locations.
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