Disaster Recovery

  Confirm that critical backups occur properly and regularly. Perform regular test restores to ascertain reliability of tape media and backup data.

Reboot important systems (servers, routers, hubs, etc.) to reset memory and assure that all devices will restart properly in case of power failure. (Performed only when task will not interfere in regular business operations.)

Verify the proper functioning of little-used items like floppy and CD drives, which are critical when recovering from computer outages.

Create a “boot” or “emergency repair” disk for all computers to be used in the event of hard disk or other failures.