Four Tips for Data Recovery Planning


Many businesses do not consider data recovery planning as part of their business plans and this could lead to catastrophic consequences. It has been shown that around 43% of businesses do not reopen once they suffer with data loss, and so being prepared for the worst scenario enables you to protect your data even if it is lost. If you are going to form a data recovery plan for your business, here are four things to consider.

Four Tips for Data Recovery Planning

Understanding the Risks

A loss of data can affect a company in many different ways and it can range from an accidental deletion of a file to a complete failure with your whole website. One of the biggest causes of data loss with businesses is an IT failure, with hardware, software or an electrical failure falling closely behind. Understanding the many risks means you can plan for each one accordingly, whether this be a fire or your hard drive failing.

Understanding the Impact of Downtime

Loss of data means downtime for a business. For those who have a data recovery plan in place, this downtime does not have to be long at all. For those companies who haven’t got the necessary plans in place, recovering data can take a long time and it may even be that by the time you find a way to recover your data, it is too late. Downtime means loss of custom and loss of profit, and for those businesses just starting up, this may be the difference between bankruptcy or staying open.

Finding the Best Method

In order to minimize the amount of data you lose, it is important to back up your data often. There are a variety of ways to do this, including the use of a hard drive, an online disk, cloud backup and physical copies of documents. Physical documentation has the chance to be lost, stolen or damaged and therefore should be kept in a suitable locked cupboard or filing drawer. You also need to have a plan B in case you lose the data that is backed up as well as the data on your computer or website. Services like Secure Data Recovery Services are always on hand if you have lost any important data that needs to be restored. This includes hard drive recovery, as well as server and mobile data recovery.

Considering Network Hosting

When thinking about data recovery, you should also consider how you would survive if your network was to go down. If a disaster was to happen on site, how would your business deal with this? If you don’t have the skills necessary to fix this yourself, your best option is to use a web hosting provider. This means that even if your network fails, your network provider will manage this effectively and ensure that your website carries on as normal for customers.

Having a data recovery plan means that you will be safe if the worst was to happen. Having a plan means less downtime and the ability to recover data before it is lost forever.

About The Author

Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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