Enterprise Systems Backup and Recovery A Corporate Insurance Policy

It examines critical components of backup systems including features and functionality, terminology and concepts, successful monitoring, performance improvement and relevant features. Additionally, the author stresses the critical need to involve most employees in the backup and recovery process.Within corporations, backup and recovery systems when implemented properlyaffect just about every other system. Consequently, they must be treated with respect and understanding. Unfortunately, many companies tend to ignore the importance of backup and recovery, either accepting second-rate systems, or neglecting to maintain those that have been properly installed. This text assists organizations in developing better backup systems by pointing out common misperceptions, and providing much-needed knowledge. It examines critical components of backup systems including Features and functionality Terminology and concepts Successful monitoring Performance improvement Relevant features The author also stresses the critical need for the involvement of most employees in the backup and recovery process.This volume provides organizations with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and features involved in effective enterprise backups. Rather than focusing on any individual backup product, this book recommends corporate procedures and policies that need to be established for comprehensive data protection. It provides relevant information to any organization, regardless of what operating systems or applications are deployed, what backup system is in place, or what planning has been done for business continuity. It explains how backup must be included in every phase of system planning, development, operation, and maintenance. It also provides techniques for analyzing and improving current backup system performance.