Disaster Recovery in Windows Server 2003

 

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Introduction to Disaster Recovery for Windows Server 2003

The time when you and your users realize the true value of information is when that information is either permanently or temporarily unavailable.  Make your mantra: 'If I cannot manage without a file, then I will protect that file.'

The best solution for disaster recovery is prevention.  So during your review of disaster recovery strategies, do take the time to see how rising technologies like SAN* and NAS* can protect your data.

The best disaster prevention strategy is to identify your weakest link.  While the best local tactic is to identify then eliminate any single point of failure.

Topics for Disaster Recovery in Windows Server 2003

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*Acronym check

RAID - Redundant array of inexpensive disks

UPS - Uninterruptible power supply

NAS - Network area storage

SAN - Server area network.

This section features the best of general disaster strategies, combined with specific recovery methods for Windows Server 2003.  My advice is start by identifying your weakest link, then homing in on that disaster recovery area.

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