____________________________________________________________ \ / Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer - Arrowhead AEA 5 \ www.aea5.k12.ia.us/aeaphone.nsf/Web/FosseenScott /____________________________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Disaster Recovery at TechRepublic.com" <Online#[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 2:34 AM Subject: [TechRepublic] Backup data using a methodology that's tried and true
> Backup data using a methodology that's tried and true May 14, 2002 > > > > > Copyright Information > > TechRepublic's TechMails may contain links to sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third parties. TechRepublic, Inc. is not responsible for the content of any such third-party site. > > > Copyright 2002 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. TechRepublic Logo is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. > > > > > > Backup data using a methodology that's tried and true > > While tape backups aren't given a lot of credence and are often cast aside when newer DR solutions are implemented, there are a few reasons why tape media should be a mandatory part of any full-scale DR plan. > > First, sabotage is a reality within the corporate world. No matter what the cause--disgruntled employee, espionage, or other--sabotage can easily bring real-time DR replication technology to its knees in moments. Internal security measures minimize, but cannot eliminate, the risks. > > As an accounting professor of mine once wisely said, "Collusion can circumvent any policy or practice, no matter how strong." In short, if the person in charge of security is the one who's trying to break in, you have a problem. Tape backups stored in a secure, off-site location might end up being the only uncorrupted copy of the sabotaged data. > > Second, many regulatory agencies require that tape media be used as a backup medium for certain data systems. For example, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) require almost all financial institutions, regardless of the type of financial transactions they make, to keep tape backups of their systems. These requirements were created when tape was the preferred methodology for DR, but they still exist today. > > Third, tape is an effective addition to a DR plan for systems that store seldom-changing data. For example, some application servers are only updated on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Since there's not constantly changing data on these servers, tape is an effective and relatively inexpensive methodology to keep snapshots of the information in another location in case a rebuild is required. A tape can be made any time the applications are updated, so there's no need to keep a real-time replication solution on these machines. > > Don't undermine the importance of tape backups, as they are a vital part of a complete DR solution. They not only save critical data but also save your organization from experiencing the hardships associated with data loss if disaster strikes. As long as the tape backup methodology isn't the primary procedure on servers with changing data, it shouldn't be ignored. > > Mike Talon is an IT consultant and freelance journalist who has worked for both traditional businesses and dot-com startups. > > We want your feedback > > Tell us what you think about the importance of including tape in your DR plan. Share your comments in our discussion forum. > > > Best practices for mobile workforce information backup > How will enterprises manage critical information distributed across mobile workstations, PDAs, and smart phones? Gartner offers seven best practices that will enable enterprises to back up and recover the data of their highly mobile workforces. > > Get backups right with these tips > A critical task in successful disaster planning is developing an effective, reliable backup strategy. A blown power supply forced one IT pro to find this out the hard way. 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