Effective ways to protect company data and networks from disaster are essential for the successful operation of any business. In the event that information and critical data are lost due to a technical failure, unexpected event or intrusion from a data breach, companies must have a system in place to mitigate the risks associated with damage.
Does your company have a sound strategy for disaster recovery? If you already have a strategy, it may involve virtualization. An article from SearchServerVirtualization explains some of the ways in which virtualization has impacted disaster recovery. For example, there are some inherent issues that may accompany a recovery plan that incorporates virtualization.
The article details how a virtualized server is likely to hold more workloads than a regular server. This consideration is important because it means that less bandwidth will be available for other tasks. When the amount of bandwidth is reduced, it could mean that other operations are slowed down.
When compared to typical disaster recovery processes virtualization is different. Where normal recoveries used tape to back up information, virtual ones use snapshots taken in increments to keep a record of information. According to the article, these snapshots make it possible to see the changes that have taken place since the most recent snapshot. This way, they are able to take up a smaller amount of storage space that can be freed up for other uses.
This approach has its benefits but it is a good idea to consult a team of professionals before implementing a backup strategy. If your disaster recovery plan involves virtualization, you may want to work with an IT professional to ensure your system is sound. An experienced IT consulting firm can help determine and implement the right disaster recovery plan for the unique needs of your business.
