I have recently come across an application, which is financial based. I have given range values for determining Recovery Time Objective (RTO) as well. The...
I would consider looking at the cost to recovery the application using the shortest RTO and compare that to the cost to recover using the "longer" RTO. If...
You must plan your disaster recovery strategy based on the lowest(most critical) of the RTO. I suggest analysing the clients other workload however so as to...
Bill Patterson
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May 2, 2006 1:47 pm
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Thanks Mike. I think the business user wont be having problems paying additional cost and I believe it wont be a significant cost differential, so I guess...
Is anyone doing a recovery plan based on time of disaster? I find it hard to believe that a business function is only critical for a short time each month, but...
Does anyone have a set of questions to use while interviewing for a BC/DR planner? What questions will drive the best answers to determine the best candidate?...
Cruickshank, Janet (S...
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May 2, 2006 7:12 pm
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Interviewing is a skill unto itself for which most managers aren't well-enough trained. It's good that you're asking but no short list of questions will give...
On e example might be payroll. RTO can vary based on whether it is the day after payday or the day before. Be well, stay safe. Charles C. S. Thomas Managing...
LOTS of things are clock or calendar dependent. Payroll. Monthly, quarterly, annual reports - taxes, for instance. Inventories. Billing. jg Bill Lang...
Chas. gave you some good pointers. I would suggest that before beginning the interview process that the interviewer(s) do what a good planner does - create a...
Hi, I have a similar problem while doing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for Finanace processes which are critical only 3-6 days during month end and at the...
Dear All Good debate however I'm surprised no one so far has mentioned RPO ... as for critical data this is sometimes the most difficult metric to respond to...
Spinks, David C
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May 3, 2006 8:23 am
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Interview questions for BC/DR PlannerGood ideas. Another strategy. Have them produce the DRII card or the other certificates as proof of book knowledge and...
Hello my fellow world-wide Business Continuity People ! I have been a bit quiet of late, just choosing to read the very valuable advice that everyone gives out...
Yes, obviously, but is anyone actually modifying their recovery processes based on that schedule. Example, payroll done 15th and 30th, 1st-12th and 17th-27th...
Janet It is difficult to tailor a set a questions without an understanding of what the company does and what are the requirements of the position. So let me...
Although they may not change specific processes related to payroll (for example) recovery, it's probably not the only function that has been disrupted. There...
Deepak, RTO as Bill Lang pointed out should be for the shortest possible time consistent with the priority of the function in question. What you need is a...
Thanks Charles!!! Let me put this other way round...Suppose and mostly in Finanace processes, I as a Process Owner says, I am fine without my process being...
In a message dated 5/3/2006 6:28:52 AM Central Standard Time, wrlang@... writes: Good ideas. Another strategy. Have them produce the DRII card or the...
What would be the realistic implications of failing to meet the regulator's deadline - presumably a financial penalty at worst? In which case, you can balance...
I've always thought that certifications and degrees are a minimum level. I've never seen an individual with a fresh-out-of-the-box cert or degree that was...
Just a few small things here. Financial reporting apps generally have deadlines related to monthly close, quarterly close, and yearly close. Data from many...
Bill I agree with you that certifications and degrees should be minimum requirement but in order to obtain your CBCP and MBCP certifications you first need to...
The ultimate damage of error is a damaged reputation. The moment there is doubt about the internal processes and controls in a company, trust is affected. This...
Greetings fellow CPs I am developing an Emergency Notification SOP to supplement our automated system (tertiary contingency plan) an was wondering if any one...
Hello All, I need to know as to who floated first the Bsuiness Resilience concept. I read a few articles on it on Continuity Central website and those were by...
Bird flu has been implicated in about 100 deaths, all to people in intimate contact with infected animals. The route of infection is through the digestive...
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