In today’s increasingly paperless world, data is your working tool.
That’s why you’ve probably installed a data backup solution, and you were right to do so!
However, you need to be aware that, in the event of a serious problem, the data in your backup will have to be restored on your machines, and that this operation can prove tricky.
For this reason, we encourage you to carry out regular tests to check that you have all the keys in hand to restore your data after a crash.
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR DISASTER RECOVERY
Rule 1: be aware of the value of your data and the fragility of your infrastructure
You may be aware of the value of your data, but you may be too lax when it comes to the quality of your backup system.
Your infrastructure is fallible, and may encounter problems of an internal or external nature, resulting in the partial or total loss of your data.
It’s vital to be aware of this, and to make the right decisions when choosing your hardware.
Rule no. 2: invest in an appropriate, high-quality backup solution
It’s not enough to choose the most expensive solution on the market to protect yourself against the risks of data loss.
Above all, you need to find the solution best suited to your organization.
Our sales staff are trained and experienced in backup issues, and can advise you on the best solution to implement.
Rule no. 3: prepare for the possibility of restoration and carry out regular tests
Once again, it’s not enough to simply make a backup.
Once the crash has occurred, you need to restore the data saved on your machines.
This is a delicate stage, since it depends on how well prepared you are.
For this reason, we often encourage our customers to carry out data restoration tests: once a year is highly recommended.
FROM THE CUSTOMER’S SIDE
The customers most concerned:
Do you have a support contract with Infologo?
We regularly test backups.
You are therefore only concerned by the evaluation of the production recovery time in the event of a disaster.
You don’t have an Infologo Support contract?
If you work on a Time & Attendance or Time & Attendance basis, there are two tests for you:
- Checking backups
- Assessment of disaster recovery time
Impact on your production
In most cases, there will be no downtime.
Infologo provides you with a server for the duration of the tests.
All you need to do is give us access to :
- To DVD or iso boot disk
- Or to the hard disks where the files are saved
- Or to the cassettes on which the files are stored
What technical configurations?
- Customer with VMware or Hyper-V virtualized servers
- Clients installed by Infologo with Symantec BackupExec or Computer Associates ArcServe or Computer Associates D2D or Windows Backup software
- Clients installed by another service provider: if you have another backup software, please consult us.
Restoration options to test (depends on your environment) :
- Mailbox restoration test
- Document restoration test
- Test restoration of an entire server
- Test restoration of a VMware or Hyper-V virtualized server
- Etc.
Test time
The time required for this type of test can vary from 2 to 8 hours, depending on your IT infrastructure.
Please note, however, that the test time is not necessarily indicative of the recovery time in the event of a real disaster.
