We understand the devastation that IT system malfunctions can cause businesses of any size. An unplanned event, disaster or even a simple mistake that threatens the security of your business and results in lost or corrupted data can happen to anyone. Business continuity and disaster recovery can help you restore your data, maintain the security of sensitive information, and ensure your business bounces back and resumes normal operations quickly in the event of a disaster.
We strives to make sure your systems are always up and running. With proactive monitoring and support, you can rest assured that your data is safe, secure, backed up and always available. Let us help you stress less and give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your IT infrastructure is working properly.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) vs. Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR)
While evaluating your options for disaster preparation, you might wonder if backup solutions and/or backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solutions alone are adequate. However, there are a few issues with relying on these options by themselves.
What are the Issues with Just Using Backup?
- File-based backups just don’t cut it.
- If you lose a server and only have access to files, then spinning up a new server will necessitate taking a significant amount of time to locate application software and drivers, perform importing, ensure correct versioning, and so on.
What are the Drawbacks of Relying on BDR?
BDR solutions take things one step further by taking an important snapshot to allow you to complete a quick restore. However, you’ll need to consider the following:
- If you lose your hardware, then what’s your game plan?
- If you lose your main site, then what will you do?
BCDR involves various strategies and solutions to not only help your business recover as fast as possible following a disaster but also ensure you’ll be able to continue routine operations. A BCDR plan typically involves two distinct components (business continuity and disaster recovery) that work together to keep your organization afloat after a catastrophe.
A business continuity plan makes it possible for your business to keep operating in the wake of a disaster. Notable advantages include remote work capabilities, less downtime, and improved customer service (since IT systems going down can cut communication between you and your clients).
The damage from disasters both natural and manmade often spans far beyond your physical place of business. While offices can be rebuilt and furniture can be replaced, data may not be so easily recoverable. Additionally, failing to bounce back quickly could not only cost your business time and money but could also hurt customers’ perception of your company.
BCDR could be the difference between coming out on top and closing your doors after a disaster. If you want to protect your clients, your business and your peace of mind, BCDR is a great choice for your business.
