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The Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is the technology recovery segment of the business
continuity plan, and in larger organizations is typically a separate component.
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Focused exclusively on IT operations, this is the plan to recover application processing
and its data, including the infrastructure, communications, hardware, software,
networks, etc. - and prioritizes the recovery of each.
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In most instances, the DRP we develop for our clients contains a hierarchy of importance
concerning the recovery of technology services for mission critical operations.
Most of the DRPs that we develop for our clients provide a planned IT recovery progression,
with timelines - from most critical to less critical - such as:
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Communications (Internet, voice and data)
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Hardware
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Operating systems
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Computer network
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Individual applications, e.g., payroll, e-mail, finance, etc.
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Help desk support
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Applications development
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It is typical for IT dependencies, such as applications, networks, software, vendors,
personnel, etc. to frequently change. As such, it is important that the DRP be updated
on a regular basis.
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TAMP Systems has more than 25 years of continuity planning expertise and know-how;
and has earned and maintains a CBCV certification from DRI, which is the world-wide
leader in more than 90 countries for education and certifications in business continuity
management. You can be rest assured that your plans will be usable, executable and
workable by using TAMP for your disaster recovery planning needs.
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