Disaster Preparation
Disaster preparation is the
disaster recovery
task during which the endeavor
prepares for potential
disasters .
The typical objectives of disaster preparation are to:
Prepare for any potential disaster to the endeavor.
Disaster preparation can begin when the following
preconditions hold:
The project has started.
The
disaster recovery team is adequately staffed and trained
in disaster preparation.
Disaster preparation is complete when the following
postconditions hold:
All planned disaster preparation steps have been
performed.
Disaster preparation typically involves the
disaster recovery team performing the following steps in an
incremental, iterative, parallel, and time-boxed manner:
Read the disaster preparation section of the disaster
recovery plan.
Perform the planned steps to prepare for potential
disasters listed in the disaster recovery plan.
Update the disaster status report.
Disaster preparation can typically be performed using the
following techniques:
Disaster preparation typically results in the production of
all or part of the following work products:
The disaster preparationsections of the:
Never store information backups in the same building as
the originals.
Maintain an accruate inventory of hardware and software
components that may require replacement.
Consider setting up an alternative Web-based e-mail
system for emergency communication with employees.
Practice restoring systems from backup so that it can be
done efficiently in case of disaster.
