Disaster recovery planning is one of the most important facets of small business data management. An information technology disaster recovery plan should be developed in conjunction with the business continuity plan. Here are a few things you would want to know about it.

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Disasters are nothing out of the ordinary; whether natural calamities or something related to business
ventures. As regards the latter, most companies have professionals with readiness adept at offering
technical and support services, which have helped many, realize the immense benefits brought about by
effective disaster recovery planning. Since data disasters can wreak havoc in such situations, better to be
safe than sorry! Unfortunately, a large section of the masses are yet to realize why such plans work
wonders. Perhaps it’ll make sense as time passes by.
Concept of the plan
Disaster recovery planning is all about laying one’s hands on the processes, procedures and policies
aimed at ensuring stability in business operations of an organization. That a disaster may strike at any
moment doesn’t require saying but why run the risk of falling prey to it? So planning and preparing oneself
to tackle such unforeseen circumstances is highly important. Few organizations resort to certain measures
like conducting security checks to prevent terrorist intrusions, surge protectors and power supply units
during power failures, restoring systems, data recovery and the like; all of which goes a long way in
ensuring that the business runs smooth.
Benefits of planning way in advance
If everything else fails to convince someone about the advantages of disaster recovery planning, here are
few reasons that will help make sense to such consideration.
Task redundancy
During emergencies, a couple or more of employees can help accomplish a certain task better.
Asset and inventory management
Complete documentation, including knowledge about the equipment inventory and good asset
management are no less significant aspects of recovery plans.
Network management
Effective backup and recovery plans provide an idea about how the network functions and also offers
solutions in case problems arise.
Testing ability
Testing allows one to see if the recovery in action yields positive results or not. Furthermore, it establishes
a level of trust with clients.
Cost savings
When equipment does the job of three such pieces, the cost-savings purpose is also fulfilled.

3. Software products helping in plan execution
To ensure business continuity in the best way possible, the market has brought about an array of helpful
disaster recovery planning tools in the form of software. Take the example of IT DRP or Information
Technology Disaster Recovery Plans or KinsBridge Software or the PlanBuilder Software and so on.
Although each company generally has their own way of going about recovery plans, few software products
can be availed for free as well.