data backup and data recovery
Week 3 Short Paper – Data Backup/Disaster Recovery
Define, describe and identify the elements of (a) good Data Backup Planning, (b) good Disaster Recovery Planning, and (c) good Business Continuity Planning. Be sure to identify and describe any interdependencies in the planning.
The paper must following the formatting guidelines in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010), (6th ed., 7th printing), and contain a title page, four references, three to five pages of content, and a reference page. In addition, the paper will be submitted through the SafeAssign originality-checking tool. More APA assistance can be found at the Purdue University Online Writing Lab.
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Answer preview
According to Hiatt (2000), the data and information of any company are of utmost importance to them. The digital age has made knowledge a key asset for businesses and companies. Loss of data can present significant challenges for firms. However, this is not an uncommon occurrence in the twenty-first century. Many unforeseen events may result in the loss of data, for example, natural disasters, criminal activities or breakdown of equipment. Companies need to be prepared for such occurrences by ensuring that they have proper back up plans, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity…
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