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Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist
Preparation and Planning
Identify and document critical systems and data
Establish a disaster recovery team and assign roles
Develop and document a communication plan
Create and review a risk assessment and impact analysis
Coordinate with external vendors and partners for support
Backup and Recovery
Implement regular data backups and verify their integrity
Store backups in multiple locations, including off-site
Test restoration procedures and document results
Ensure all software and licenses are backed up
Maintain an inventory of hardware and software assets
Emergency Response
Establish and communicate emergency contact procedures
Define and document emergency response actions
Conduct regular emergency drills and training
Ensure availability of emergency kits and resources
Coordinate with local emergency services and authorities
Business Continuity
Create a business continuity plan with detailed procedures
Identify alternate work locations and remote access capabilities
Develop strategies for maintaining critical business functions
Ensure continuous communication with stakeholders
Review and update the business continuity plan regularly
Post-Disaster Recovery
Assess the extent of damage and document findings
Prioritize recovery efforts based on critical business functions
Coordinate with the disaster recovery team for task assignments
Communicate recovery status to all stakeholders
Revise and improve the disaster recovery plan based on lessons learned
