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Foreword by Philip Jan Rothstein--P. xix.

Includes index.

Intro
IT Disaster Recovery Planning for Dummies
About the Author
Dedication
Author's Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
What This Book Is
and What It Isn't
Assumptions about Disasters
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Write to Us!
Part I: Getting Started with Disaster Recovery
Chapter 1: Understanding Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery Needs and Benefits
Beginning a Disaster Recovery Plan
Managing the DR Project
Understanding the Entire DR Lifecycle
Chapter 2: Bootstrapping the DR Plan Effort
Starting at Square One
Resources to Begin Planning
Emergency Operations Planning
Preparing an Interim DR Plan
Building the Interim Plan
Testing Interim DR Plans
Chapter 3: Developing and Using a Business Impact Analysis
Understanding the Purpose of a BIA
Scoping the Effort
Conducting a BIA: Taking a Common Approach
Capturing Data for the BIA
Introducing Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis
Performing Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis
Identifying Critical Components
Determining the Maximum Tolerable Downtime
Calculating the Recovery Time Objective
Calculating the Recovery Point Objective
Part II: Building Technology Recovery Plans
Chapter 4: Mapping Business Functions to Infrastructure
Finding and Using Inventories
Using High-Level Architectures
Identifying Dependencies
Chapter 5: Planning User Recovery
Managing and Recovering End-User Computing
Managing and Recovering End-User Communications
Chapter 6: Planning Facilities Protection and Recovery
Protecting Processing Facilities
Selecting Alternate Processing Sites
Chapter 7: Planning System and Network Recovery
Managing and Recovering Server Computing. Managing and Recovering Network Infrastructure
Implementing Standard Interfaces
Implementing Server Clustering
Chapter 8: Planning Data Recovery
Protecting and Recovering Application Data
Choosing How and Where to Store Data for Recovery
Protecting and Recovering Applications
Off-Site Media and Records Storage
Chapter 9: Writing the Disaster Recovery Plan
Determining Plan Contents
Structuring the Plan
Managing Plan Development
Preserving the Plan
Taking the Next Steps
Part III: Managing Recovery Plans
Chapter 10: Testing the Recovery Plan
Testing the DR Plan
Conducting Paper Tests
Conducting Walkthrough Tests
Conducting Simulation Testing
Conducting Parallel Testing
Conducting Cutover Testing
Planning Parallel and Cutover Tests
Establishing Test Frequency
Chapter 11: Keeping DR Plans and Staff Current
Understanding the Impact of Changes on DR Plans
Incorporating DR into Business Lifecycle Processes
Establishing DR Requirements and Standards
A Multi-Tiered DR Standard Case Study
Maintaining DR Documentation
Training Response Teams
Chapter 12: Understanding the Role of Prevention
Preventing Facilities-Related Disasters
Preventing Technology-Related Disasters
Preventing People-Related Disasters
Preventing Security Issues and Incidents
Prevention Begins at Home
Chapter 13: Planning for Various Disaster Scenarios
Planning for Natural Disasters
Planning for Man-Made Disasters
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 14: Ten Disaster Recovery Planning Tools
Living Disaster Recovery Planning System (LDRPS)
BIA Professional
COBRA Risk Analysis
BCP Generator
DRI Professional Practices Kit
Disaster Recovery Plan Template
SLA Toolkit
LBL ContingencyPro Software
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry. DRJ's Toolbox
Chapter 15: Eleven Disaster Recovery Planning Web Sites
DRI International
Disaster Recovery Journal
Business Continuity Management Institute
Disaster Recovery World
Disaster Recovery Planning.org
The Business Continuity Institute
Disaster-Resource.com
Computerworld Disaster Recovery
CSO Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Rothstein Associates Inc
Chapter 16: Ten Essentials for Disaster Planning Success
Executive Sponsorship
Well-Defined Scope
Committed Resources
The Right Experts
Time to Develop the Project Plan
Support from All Stakeholders
Testing, Testing, Testing
Full Lifecycle Commitment
Integration into Other Processes
Luck
Chapter 17: Ten Benefits of DR Planning
Improved Chances of Surviving " The Big One"
A Rung or Two Up the Maturity Ladder
Opportunities for Process Improvements
Opportunities for Technology Improvements
Higher Quality and Availability of Systems
Reducing Disruptive Events
Reducing Insurance Premiums
Finding Out Who Your Leaders Are
Complying with Standards and Regulations
Competitive Advantage
Index

If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start?

IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated.

This easy-to-understand guide will help you

Prepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes
Identify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy
Select and train your disaster recovery team
Conduct a Business Impact Analysis
Determine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes
Get management support
Create appropriate plan documents
Test your plan

Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!

From the Back Cover:

Create a safety net while you work out your major plan

Identify critical IT systems, develop a long-range strategy, and train your people

Some disasters get coverage on CNN ― some just create headaches for the affected organization. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep them updated.

Discover how to:

Select your disaster recovery team

Conduct a Business Impact Analysis

Determine risks

Get management support

Create appropriate plan documents

Test your plan

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