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Active Directory Disaster Recovery

By : Florian Rommel
Book Image

Active Directory Disaster Recovery

By: Florian Rommel

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Active Directory Disaster Recovery
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
Preface

Damage Assessment Forms


Damage Assessment Form - Recovery of Connectivity (Example)

Include a Damage Assessment Form for each platform.

Activities

Resources Needed

Estimated Completion Time/Date

Completed By

1. Assess Damage

   

On-site inspection to identify LAN and WAN network servers (services) affected by the disaster

   

Arrange temporary power if necessary

   

Ensure area around electrical equipment is dry and clear

   

Test each LAN and WAN network server

   

Prepare a record of all network components damaged or not working

   

Ensure suitable safety levels

   

Assess damage to network software through stringent tests

   

Assess damage to ISP links

   

Advise Continuity Group (they will Contact Risk Management Group)

   

2. Repair

   

Check to see if vendor maintenance support is available

   

Have damage assessed by networks maintenance/repair engineer

   

Identify back-up and recovery network tapes

   

Obtain estimates for cost and period of repair

   

Instruct vendors/maintenance partners to effect repairs

   

Maintain inventory of network components to be repaired

   

Monitor that network components are repaired on time and tested

   

Advise Disaster Recovery Manager

   

3. Arrange Replacements

   

Prepare list of non-repairable equipment

   

Ensure network specification is still suitable for organization's purposes

   

Obtain vendor quotes or replacements

   

Advise Continuity Manager