Disaster Recovery Advice 6 th November 2014
Data What do you need to backup? System States All or Critical Data
What do you need to Backup for SIMS? SIMS/FMS SQL Databases DOCSTORAGE Folder S:\SIMS Folder Discover does not require database to be backed up, but discover graphs can be set to back up through the Discover console
Other Critical Data Home Folders Shared Drives Student Work (Controlled Assessment and Coursework) Differs per school
Backup Types/Techniques Tape Local Attached Storage (External Drives) Replication (DFS) NAS/SAN Cloud
Offsite or Onsite Tape backups stored securely (fire proof safe etc) Data removed from site (take tapes home etc) Data held on another site or building Data stored online (cloud)
Backup Software Backup Exec Veeam ArkStore CommVault RBUSS
When, What How many backups? Frequency of backup What type of backup (incremental, differential, full) What times are they scheduled
Restore Process Individual File Restore Whole VM? Speed Ease Full System State Restore Who can access in a DR situation?
Testing Documentation Credentials (DR Account?) Frequency of Testing Alternative Equipment or Offsite? External Companies
Services RBUSS – Remote Backup PAYU support implementing all or any aspect of the technical solution DR Policy construction support Possible - Backup Testing Facilities Possible – Emergency Equipment Loan