APWA Reporter
[the book]gives you everything you need to keep your organization running as smoothly as possible after any kind of disaster."
Book Description
Without careful planning, organizations often do not survive major interruptions in the operation of their business. The Disaster Recovery Handbook gives readers proven processes and techniques to develop a disaster recovery plan and protect their organizations in the face of extraordinary circumstances. Featuring a CD-ROM with templates for process and skill matrices, contact databases, risk-assessment score sheets, and more, the book gives detailed instructions for: * Assembling a recovery team * Building an interim plan * Setting up an emergency operations center * Recovering vital records * And more. Filled with practical solutions and immediately usable tools, The Disaster Recovery Handbook gives readers everything they need to keep their businesses running as smoothly as possible after a disaster.
Book Info
Presents the tools for establishing a complete disaster recover plan for businesses. Shows how to assemble a recovery team, set up an emergency operations center, and put a set of procedures in writing for ensuring business continuity. DLC: Emergency management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
About the Author
Michael Wallace is a partner at Caspian Software, an IT training and management consulting firm. He is a member of the Contingency Planners of Ohio, the Project Management Institute, and recently assisted the State of Ohio in developing statewide IT policies.
Disaster Recovery Handbook, the: A Step-by-Step Plan to Ensure Business Continuity and Protect Vital Operations, Facilities, and Assets FROM THE PUBLISHER
It takes careful planning to ensure that a disaster of any type -- whether the result of fire, an electrical outage, a major computer virus, or even terrorism -- does not result in a prolonged service interruption that could affect your business for years to come. By creating a proactive disaster recovery program, you can keep your people, inventory, and resources safe and secure. The Disaster Recovery Handbook is a comprehensive reference to help your business survive any kind of major disruption, giving you the tools you need to protect your organization in the event of extraordinary circumstances.
SYNOPSIS
Wallace, an IT strategy and disaster recovery consultant, and Webber, a certified project manager, show businesses how to survive any type of major disruption, from electrical outages to terrorism, in this book/CD-ROM package. Encompassing facilities operations, computer networks, telecommunications, and customer needs, the book gives advice on assembling a disaster recovery team, setting up an emergency operations center, testing the plan, and documenting procedures. The CD-ROM contains templates for process and skill matrices, forms, contact databases, and risk-assessment score sheets. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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