In IT, we always talk about how important backups are, but how often do we really review and test our backup plans appropriately?  In 2013, we should resolve to do a better job in protecting the data that we depend on daily.  Here are some important questions to keep in mind when reviewing your policies...
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	<li>What needs to be backed up?</li>
	<li>How often does it need to be backed up?</li>
	<li>How much space is available to store backups?</li>
	<li>What is your retention policy?</li>
	<li>How many backups do you keep on hand for emergency situations?</li>
	<li>Do backups need to be stored offsite? If so, should they be stored in a different geographical location (East Coast vs West Coast)?</li>
	<li>How quickly can you recover and restore those backups?</li>
	<li>Have you tested your backup plan?</li>
	<li>Have you tested the restore process of those backups?</li>
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These are the basic questions you should be asking when coming up with a Disaster Recovery plan.  The answers will guide you to creating the disaster recovery plan that you need for your business.  It will also give you the peace of mind that your data is protected and will never be 'lost'.

If you need assistance in creating, reviewing, implementing, or testing your Disaster Recovery plan then send us an email at <a href="mailto:sales@egroup-us.com">sales@egroup-us.com</a> and we will be happy to help!