Virtualisation has revolutionised the way we deploy applications in the datacentre, and arguably that stretches to disaster recovery. Server provisioning that previously took weeks or months is ...

SQL Server instances, even if equipped with provisions like automatic backup and recovery, are not sufficiently protected against sudden, disastrous situations like multi-site database failure, ...

One configures SQL Server for high availability (HA) in anticipation of some event that will cause a critical application to go offline unexpectedly—a software glitch that causes an app to freeze or a ...

As noted in the first article in this series, IT disaster recovery (DR) strategies and procedures help organisations protect their investments in IT systems and infrastructures. The essential mission ...

Compare the top 5 disaster recovery companies in 2026. Explore DRaaS pricing, features, pros, cons, and the best options for ...

Earlier this month, a monkey caused a nationwide power outage in Kenya. Millions of homes and businesses were without electricity. Which just goes to show that “not all disasters come in the form of ...

Disaster recovery (DR) is a requirement of any business continuity plan, but a hybrid cloud infrastructure poses unique challenges and benefits. If you’re looking to migrate to the cloud or need to ...

It could be your worst nightmare. A server overheats, starting a fire that consumes your computer room before the sprinkler system kicks in and completes the disaster process. You’ve lost facilities, ...

In the decade since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, physical security, human contingency planning and an evolution in technological capabilities have improved the odds that business can carry on ...