Disaster Recovery (DR)

Disaster recovery (DR) is an organization's procedures, tools, and processes for regaining access and functionality to its vital IT infrastructure in case of a disaster, whether natural or human-induced. DR prepares companies to effectively recover from disasters such as a cyberattack, hurricanes, or other catastrophic interruptions.

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Disaster Recovery (DR)

A variety of DR methods can be part of a business' disaster recovery plan. DR usually relies upon the copying of data and replication of computer processing in an off-premises location that is not impacted by the disaster. DR is one aspect of ensuring business continuity.

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