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Disaster Recovery Plan Template and Development Checklist
Disaster Recovery Plan Template and Development Checklist
Disaster Recovery Plan Template and Development Checklist
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Use this template as a handy guide when performing a data center disaster recovery plan assessment. For more information on how
to use this template, read SearchDisasterRecovery's article on data center disaster recovery plan templates.
What occurred?
Threats
Building construction
Type of construction
Date of construction
Structural integrity
Building location
Weather patterns
Parking facilities
Parking layout
Number of entrances
Number of exits
Building access
CCTV cameras
Building exits
Stairways
Signage in stairwells
PA speakers in stairwells
HVAC facilities
Utilities disruptions
Shut-off switches
Electric utilities
Location of breakers
Lightning protection
Location of mains
Leakage notification
Gas
Location of mains
Telecommunications
Location of mains
Windows
Doors
Interior walls
Fire
Floor-by-floor monitors
Evacuation plan
Loss of power
Loss of lighting
Loss of elevators
Use this checklist as a guide when structuring your data center disaster plans:
Table of Contents
Event occurs
Initial assessment
Damage assessment
Data protection
Data security
Data backup
Power management
HVAC management
Utility management
Disaster declared
Post-recovery activities