Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan Development & Testing
As Emma Nielsen, a Backup and Disaster Recovery Specialist with 5 years of experience, I ensure data integrity and quick recovery for business-critical systems. My focus is on creating actionable and tested disaster recovery plans that minimize downtime and safeguard your operations.
About My Disaster Recovery Plan Service:
Unexpected events—from cyberattacks to natural disasters—can bring business operations to a halt. Without a tested Disaster Recovery (DR) plan, recovering from such incidents can be chaotic, lengthy, and potentially impossible, leading to significant financial losses and reputational damage. You might be concerned about your ability to quickly restore services, or perhaps you have a plan, but it has never been properly validated.
My service provides a clear, comprehensive, and thoroughly tested Disaster Recovery Plan. I translate complex recovery needs into straightforward, step-by-step procedures. My goal is to build your confidence in your ability to swiftly recover your critical systems and data, ensuring business continuity no matter what challenges arise.
My Approach & Expertise:
I begin by identifying your critical systems, applications, and their dependencies, establishing clear Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). I then design a detailed DR plan that outlines roles, responsibilities, communication protocols, and specific recovery steps. A crucial part of my service is conducting realistic DR tests—simulating failure scenarios to validate the plan's effectiveness, identify gaps, and refine procedures. I pay close attention to documentation clarity, ensuring your team can execute the plan efficiently under pressure.
Key Deliverables:
- Customized Disaster Recovery Plan Document
- DR Test Report with Findings & Recommendations
- Updated Recovery Runbooks
- Key Personnel Training Outline
- Post-Test Advisory Summary
Technology Stack & Tools:
My experience covers DR solutions for various environments:
- DR Platforms: Veeam Disaster Recovery Orchestrator, Zerto, native cloud DR services (AWS DRS, Azure Site Recovery).
- Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Testing Methodologies: Live drills, tabletop exercises.
- Documentation Tools: Confluence, Google Docs, Lucidchart.
Why choose me?
With 5 years focused on backup and disaster recovery, I bring practical experience in both planning and executing DR strategies. I am committed to delivering a DR plan that is not just theoretical but proven to work through rigorous testing. My meticulous approach and dedication to business continuity ensure your organization is prepared for any eventuality.
Note:
This is an estimated price range for developing and testing a Disaster Recovery Plan for a defined set of critical systems (e.g., 1-2 primary applications/servers). A precise, fixed quote will be provided after a complimentary initial consultation to accurately assess your specific recovery objectives, infrastructure details, and existing backup solutions.