Disaster+Recovery

=Disaster Recovery=

Shepherd: Paul Rodley Christ College Christchurch
Make sure that the fibre goes into the data centre Install a generator Think about setting up an alternative data centre – especially your website. All the documentation including passwords should be able to be accessed externally Redirect phones to a mobile number Buy lots (10-15) 3G wireless modems so that they can access/be accessible It isn’t necessary for the kids to backup their own work – including staff. BUT if they keep their backup disk with their laptop they may lose both. Facebook can be a good way to communicate. Inbuilt texting like MGM wireless is a good idea – but that does not necessarily tell you if they have received the SMS Have a fall back list of contractors who know your network can be called on to help if needed. Once power came back on there was some lead time before you could get replacements. It is a good idea to have spare switches on site with that can be used in the case of a disaster.

Always think about putting in extra conduit so that you can put in extra conduit so that you can put in extra cabling if you need to. Replicating data between sites is a good idea. Think about putting things into the cloud…..

Documentation is critical - Paul has organised his IT department so that every second Friday Afternoon is Coke Chips and Documentation.