Data center recovery best practices: Before, during, and after disaster recovery execution
Abstract
This qualitative multiple case study analysis reviews well documented past information technology disasters with a goal of identifying practical before, during, and after disaster recovery best practices. The topic of cyberinfrastructure resiliency is explored including barriers to cyberinfrastructure resiliency. Factors explored include: adherence to established procedures, staff training in recovery procedures, chain of command structure, recovery time and cost, and mutual aid relationships. Helpful tools and resources are included to assist planners.
Keywords
Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Data Center Management, Critical Infrastructure, Information Systems, Cyber Infrastructure
Date of this Version
5-2011
Department
Computer Information Technology
Department Head
Jeffrey L. Brewer
Month of Graduation
May
Year of Graduation
2011
Degree
Master of Science
Head of Graduate Program
Jeffrey L. Brewer
Advisor 1 or Chair of Committee
J. Eric Dietz
Advisor 2
Gary Bertoline
Advisor 3
Gerry McCartney
Advisor 4
Jeffrey Sprankle
Committee Member 1
J. Eric Dietz
Committee Member 2
Gary Bertoline
Committee Member 3
Gerry McCartney
Committee Member 4
Jeffrey Sprankle