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Tools & Templates
Disaster recovery plan template
Nov 2002
Putting a disaster recovery plan in place isn't cheap, though it's never as expensive as not having one when disaster strikes. But as one TechRepublic member explains, there is a cost-effective...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree
Sep 2011
Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Using rsnapshot to back up and retain snapshots
Apr 2010
Vincent Danen explains how you can take rsync backups a step further with the rsnapshot tool, which allows you to retain multiple point-in-time backups that seamlessly rotate.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Disaster recovery plan knowledge pack
Jan 2005
Learn how to develop and implement a comprehensive disaster plan for your IT organization using the disaster recovery principles outlined in this TechRepublic compilation. If your IT...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
IT Pro's Guide to Disaster Planning and Recovery
Aug 2011
IT departments must be ready for any type of emergency, be it a small-scale service disruption or massive natural disaster. From disaster planning and prevention to system recovery, TechRepublic's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things you should cover in your business continuity plan
Sep 2007
Business continuity is much more than just a fancy word for "backup" -- although some organizations treat it that way. A comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) provides a roadmap for...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Sample storage service catalog
Aug 2010
This sample Excel worksheet allows administrators to quantify the storage offering for their storage area network (SAN) and data protection infrastructures. The material is an adaptation of the...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know
May 2009
Keep Windows XP machines running at peak performance with these tips, tweaks and hacks! These tips will help you achieve better performance, troubleshoot problems, and properly configure your...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Data Backup and Recovery
Nov 2008
When it comes to administrative tasks, knowing what NOT to do is sometimes more important than knowing what you should do. Such is the reason for leading off this TechRepublic Resource Guide with...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Disaster recovery white paper
Oct 2003
This PowerPoint presentation on disaster recovery includes steps to take for disaster recovery and a sample DR plan.
Provided by TechRepublic
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White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Disaster Planning and Recovery
Nov 2008
You may already have a general idea for how you'll keep your organization operating in the event of a disaster. But this free TechRepublic Resource Guide will help you fill in the gaps and create...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Simply a better NAS - Virtual Cloud File Server
Oct 2010
Nasuni's elegant cloud file server turns cloud storage from providers like Amazon, AT&T, Iron Mountain, Rackspace, Nirvanix or Windows Azure into an advanced NAS. The Nasuni Filer is the easiest,...
Provided by Nasuni
-
Downloads
Winternals Software's ERD Commander 2005 simplifies system repair
Jul 2006
While there are numerous solutions available for rescuing and repairing a failed system, not all of them are created equal. This download describes the tools you will find in ERD Commander 2005...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack
Nov 2009
The Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack covers everything an IT pro needs to know, covering these major categories: Administering Windows Server Core Installation Administering Windows Server Core...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Disaster recovery plan update checklist
Apr 2005
A disaster recovery plan isn't a static document. For the plan to be effective in a crisis, you need to review and reevaluate your recovery strategies and periodically update them to reflect...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Compare three disaster recovery solutions
Dec 2004
Choose the disaster recovery solution that is best for your organization. Evaluate the pros and cons of the three basic options: tape backup, high availability, and remote availability.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Disaster Recovery Plan: Manager's update checklists
May 2004
This Excel workbook provides a simple way to ensure your organization's information assets are backed up and accounted for and that your disaster recovery plan is up-to-date.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Focus your DR planning by using these five levels of disaster classification
Dec 2005
Nearly everyone involved in disaster recovery planning has some idea of the types of disasters that could strike, but few have concrete ideas on how to apply those concepts to the plan itself....
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Worst practices for disaster recovery
Apr 2007
Based on his years in IT, Consultant Peter Herbener has compiled this series of the four worst practices for disaster recovery. Along with these cautionary tales and a list of don'ts, he offers...
Provided by Peter Herbener
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Downloads
TechRepublic Field Manual
Aug 2007
This collection of TechRepublic content is especially designed to go on the road with you. Designed to fit on any USB key, the information in this download contains the information you need when...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 items for your disaster recovery wish list
Apr 2008
We all have to address disaster recovery (DR) at various levels, but we typically must apply the technology to fit rigid parameters -- such as less cost or functionality -- instead of being able...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
Take steps now to prepare for a system failure
Jul 2006
A little preparation can go a long way toward saving you time and trouble during the nerve-wracking initial stages of disaster recovery. Network manager Louis Nel offers some strategies for...
Provided by Louis Nel
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Backup Linux reliably with rsync and tar
Apr 2007
If you want to have a successful disaster recovery plan in place, you've got to start with backups. There are several utilities you can use to back up Linux servers, but one of the most basic ways...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about deploying a UPS
Jun 2006
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes aren't the only disasters that damage computer equipment. An abrupt loss of electricity prevents systems from closing open applications, completing...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
The Insider's Guide To Better IT Leadership
May 2010
These seasoned pros and leading IT thinkers offer you tons of practical tips on increasing IT's influence in the enterprise, and reaping the associated personal and professional rewards. Get the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack
Jun 2007
TechRepublic's unique Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack contains the hands-on resources you need to ensure that your IT organization is ready for its next crisis. From disaster planning and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
The top 10 IT disasters of all time
Nov 2007
There are plenty of recorded examples where faulty hardware and software have cost organizations dearly, both financially and in terms of reputation -- and resulted in some near misses for the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Administrator's Guide to Disaster Planning and Recovery, 3rd Edition - PDF
Jul 2005
IT managers must make disaster planning a top priority if they are to prevent data loss and maintain business continuity in times of crisis. Unfortunately, day-to-day operations too often usurp...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 things you should know about automated backup programs
Apr 2007
Eliminating the daily pressure of having to manually back up an organization's critical data opens valuable time that can be dedicated to other responsibilities. However, it's possible to become...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
How do I... Restore files from a damaged hard drive using ZAR?
Mar 2009
Zero Assumption Recovery (ZAR) is a shareware-based utility that can scan your hard drive for files, even if it has been re-formatted or is damaged, and recover them. Wally Bahny shows you how it...
Provided by Wally Bahny
-
Downloads
Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Effectively back up a Windows Server 2003 environment
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, 2nd Edition, explains some tips and tricks for implementing disaster recovery plans in your Windows Server 2003...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Downloads
Behavioral interview questions for trainers
Nov 1999
A disaster recovery plan will be worthless if you don't act on it every day. This checklist can help you ensure your organization can recovery quickly when disaster threatens your business.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Symantec LiveState Recovery offers a robust server backup solution
Sep 2005
Symantec LiveState delivers server imaging technology that could make your disaster recovery plan more robust. These real-world implementation scenarios and usage examples will give you a taste of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Product security plan template
Jun 2003
To boost the security of new products, some companies are developing security plans to roll out with new applications or systems. This template will help you prepare for disaster with complete but...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Administrator's Guide to Linux in the Enterprise
May 2010
As Linux continues to make inroads into the enterprise - and not just in the server room - this all-new collection of Linux tips will be a handy resource for any IT pro who is already working with...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
PC Hardware Troubleshooting Pack
May 2009
Get TechRepublic's popular PC Troubleshooting Hardware Resource Guide, which includes a handy quick reference chart covering common PC hardware troubleshooting issues. This guide will quickly get...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
Apr 2012
To prevent data loss and maintain business continuity in times of crisis, organizations must make disaster planning a top priority. This guide will help you identify what systems and data should...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
A simple template for creating polished newsletters-fast
May 1999
A disaster recovery plan will be worthless if you don't act on it every day. This checklist can help you ensure your organization can recovery quickly when disaster threatens your business.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
Apr 2012
To prevent data loss and maintain business continuity in times of crisis, organizations must make disaster planning a top priority. This guide will help you identify what systems and data should...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree
Sep 2011
Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
IT Pro's Guide to Disaster Planning and Recovery
Aug 2011
IT departments must be ready for any type of emergency, be it a small-scale service disruption or massive natural disaster. From disaster planning and prevention to system recovery, TechRepublic's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Simply a better NAS - Virtual Cloud File Server
Oct 2010
Nasuni's elegant cloud file server turns cloud storage from providers like Amazon, AT&T, Iron Mountain, Rackspace, Nirvanix or Windows Azure into an advanced NAS. The Nasuni Filer is the easiest,...
Provided by Nasuni
-
Downloads
Sample storage service catalog
Aug 2010
This sample Excel worksheet allows administrators to quantify the storage offering for their storage area network (SAN) and data protection infrastructures. The material is an adaptation of the...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
Administrator's Guide to Linux in the Enterprise
May 2010
As Linux continues to make inroads into the enterprise - and not just in the server room - this all-new collection of Linux tips will be a handy resource for any IT pro who is already working with...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
The Insider's Guide To Better IT Leadership
May 2010
These seasoned pros and leading IT thinkers offer you tons of practical tips on increasing IT's influence in the enterprise, and reaping the associated personal and professional rewards. Get the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Using rsnapshot to back up and retain snapshots
Apr 2010
Vincent Danen explains how you can take rsync backups a step further with the rsnapshot tool, which allows you to retain multiple point-in-time backups that seamlessly rotate.
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack
Nov 2009
The Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack covers everything an IT pro needs to know, covering these major categories: Administering Windows Server Core Installation Administering Windows Server Core...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know
May 2009
Keep Windows XP machines running at peak performance with these tips, tweaks and hacks! These tips will help you achieve better performance, troubleshoot problems, and properly configure your...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
PC Hardware Troubleshooting Pack
May 2009
Get TechRepublic's popular PC Troubleshooting Hardware Resource Guide, which includes a handy quick reference chart covering common PC hardware troubleshooting issues. This guide will quickly get...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How do I... Restore files from a damaged hard drive using ZAR?
Mar 2009
Zero Assumption Recovery (ZAR) is a shareware-based utility that can scan your hard drive for files, even if it has been re-formatted or is damaged, and recover them. Wally Bahny shows you how it...
Provided by Wally Bahny
-
White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Data Backup and Recovery
Nov 2008
When it comes to administrative tasks, knowing what NOT to do is sometimes more important than knowing what you should do. Such is the reason for leading off this TechRepublic Resource Guide with...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Disaster Planning and Recovery
Nov 2008
You may already have a general idea for how you'll keep your organization operating in the event of a disaster. But this free TechRepublic Resource Guide will help you fill in the gaps and create...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
Aug 2008
When you attach a task to an event in Event Viewer, the operation launches the Create Basic Task wizard, which is pretty much the same wizard that Task Scheduler provides except that it is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
Downloads
10 items for your disaster recovery wish list
Apr 2008
We all have to address disaster recovery (DR) at various levels, but we typically must apply the technology to fit rigid parameters -- such as less cost or functionality -- instead of being able...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
Planning for Disaster Recovery
Apr 2008
Build a solid DR plan that will keep your organization up and running. To prevent data loss and maintain business continuity in times of crisis, IT pros must make disaster planning a top...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things to look for in an offsite backup provider
Jan 2008
Automated offsite backup services are all the rage. But some of the services work better than others, and pricing varies, as does the quality of the automated backup software. Erik Eckel offers...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
The top 10 IT disasters of all time
Nov 2007
There are plenty of recorded examples where faulty hardware and software have cost organizations dearly, both financially and in terms of reputation -- and resulted in some near misses for the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 things you should cover in your business continuity plan
Sep 2007
Business continuity is much more than just a fancy word for "backup" -- although some organizations treat it that way. A comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) provides a roadmap for...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Field Manual
Aug 2007
This collection of TechRepublic content is especially designed to go on the road with you. Designed to fit on any USB key, the information in this download contains the information you need when...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Physical to virtual transition the easy way with UBDR Gold
Apr 2007
Microsoft and VMWare both offer tools to ease the P2V (physical to virtual) transition but they are both limited in their scope and ability. Josh Hoskins reviews UBDR Gold, a new backup and...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Backup Linux reliably with rsync and tar
Apr 2007
If you want to have a successful disaster recovery plan in place, you've got to start with backups. There are several utilities you can use to back up Linux servers, but one of the most basic ways...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about automated backup programs
Apr 2007
Eliminating the daily pressure of having to manually back up an organization's critical data opens valuable time that can be dedicated to other responsibilities. However, it's possible to become...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Worst practices for disaster recovery
Apr 2007
Based on his years in IT, Consultant Peter Herbener has compiled this series of the four worst practices for disaster recovery. Along with these cautionary tales and a list of don'ts, he offers...
Provided by Peter Herbener
-
Downloads
10 things to look for in a business-class battery backup
Mar 2007
A battery backup can help protect your organization's network, computer systems, and data from loss and destruction--but only if you choose one that's reliable and designed to meet your needs....
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Backup and Update Schedule form
Apr 2007
Backup schedules can sometimes conflict causing backups to fail or to overlap. Also, sometimes automatic updates are scheduled to occur at the same time as your backups, which can also cause...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Power Checklist: Disaster Recovery Plan
Aug 2006
Development of a disaster recovery plan is a must. Although there may never come a time when the plan must be implemented, it is always best to prepare for any circumstance. A successful disaster...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Take steps now to prepare for a system failure
Jul 2006
A little preparation can go a long way toward saving you time and trouble during the nerve-wracking initial stages of disaster recovery. Network manager Louis Nel offers some strategies for...
Provided by Louis Nel
-
Downloads
Winternals Software's ERD Commander 2005 simplifies system repair
Jul 2006
While there are numerous solutions available for rescuing and repairing a failed system, not all of them are created equal. This download describes the tools you will find in ERD Commander 2005...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Role-specific backups boost the odds of an effective recovery
Jul 2006
A role-specific backup involves backing up certain server roles separately. Doing so will make life much easier if disaster strikes and you have to restore one or more DCs. This approach...
Provided by Louis Nel
-
Downloads
10 ways to protect systems from electrical catastrophes
Jul 2006
Your systems and peripherals are constantly at risk of sustaining electrical damage, whether the culprit is improper site wiring, fluctuations in a system's electrical supply, overtaxed circuits,...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about deploying a UPS
Jun 2006
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes aren't the only disasters that damage computer equipment. An abrupt loss of electricity prevents systems from closing open applications, completing...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things to seek in an uninterruptible power supply/surge-protection device
Jun 2006
Electrical spikes wreak havoc on servers, PCs, broadband modems, printers, switches, routers, and other equipment, leading to unintended shutdowns and data loss that can have dire consequences for...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Disaster Prevention for Small and Medium Businesses
Sep 2005
This 15 page PDF outlines strategies for small and medium businesses on how to deal with disasters that may befall your organization. Find out how to develop a disaster recovery plan, how to do...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: The Role of Risk Management in Disaster Planning
Oct 2005
What's the best way to create a disaster recovery plan? How much is too much and what do you need to make sure have included? This 11 page Real World Guide gives you tips and tricks you can use to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack
Jun 2007
TechRepublic's unique Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack contains the hands-on resources you need to ensure that your IT organization is ready for its next crisis. From disaster planning and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Creating a Disaster Plan
Nov 2005
If you are preparing or updating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for your companyor your department, your first tasks will be: identifying which critical business functionsneed to be restored...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Product security plan template
Jun 2003
To boost the security of new products, some companies are developing security plans to roll out with new applications or systems. This template will help you prepare for disaster with complete but...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know
May 2009
Keep Windows XP machines running at peak performance with these tips, tweaks and hacks! These tips will help you achieve better performance, troubleshoot problems, and properly configure your...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack
Nov 2009
The Windows Server 2008 Reference Pack covers everything an IT pro needs to know, covering these major categories: Administering Windows Server Core Installation Administering Windows Server Core...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Effectively back up a Windows Server 2003 environment
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Unleashed, 2nd Edition, explains some tips and tricks for implementing disaster recovery plans in your Windows Server 2003...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Downloads
A simple template for creating polished newsletters-fast
May 1999
A disaster recovery plan will be worthless if you don't act on it every day. This checklist can help you ensure your organization can recovery quickly when disaster threatens your business.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Behavioral interview questions for trainers
Nov 1999
A disaster recovery plan will be worthless if you don't act on it every day. This checklist can help you ensure your organization can recovery quickly when disaster threatens your business.
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The Insider's Guide To Better IT Leadership
May 2010
These seasoned pros and leading IT thinkers offer you tons of practical tips on increasing IT's influence in the enterprise, and reaping the associated personal and professional rewards. Get the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Optimizing Your Server: Testing, Troubleshooting, and Disaster Recovery
May 2006
This sample chapter from Upgrading and Repairing Servers covers tools that systems administrators can use to test and maintain optimal server performance. To get the most out of servers, systems...
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Disaster Prevention for Small and Medium Businesses
Sep 2005
This 15 page PDF outlines strategies for small and medium businesses on how to deal with disasters that may befall your organization. Find out how to develop a disaster recovery plan, how to do...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: The Role of Risk Management in Disaster Planning
Oct 2005
What's the best way to create a disaster recovery plan? How much is too much and what do you need to make sure have included? This 11 page Real World Guide gives you tips and tricks you can use to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things to seek in an uninterruptible power supply/surge-protection device
Jun 2006
Electrical spikes wreak havoc on servers, PCs, broadband modems, printers, switches, routers, and other equipment, leading to unintended shutdowns and data loss that can have dire consequences for...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 ways to protect systems from electrical catastrophes
Jul 2006
Your systems and peripherals are constantly at risk of sustaining electrical damage, whether the culprit is improper site wiring, fluctuations in a system's electrical supply, overtaxed circuits,...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Administrator's Guide to Linux in the Enterprise
May 2010
As Linux continues to make inroads into the enterprise - and not just in the server room - this all-new collection of Linux tips will be a handy resource for any IT pro who is already working with...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Simply a better NAS - Virtual Cloud File Server
Oct 2010
Nasuni's elegant cloud file server turns cloud storage from providers like Amazon, AT&T, Iron Mountain, Rackspace, Nirvanix or Windows Azure into an advanced NAS. The Nasuni Filer is the easiest,...
Provided by Nasuni
-
Downloads
Role-specific backups boost the odds of an effective recovery
Jul 2006
A role-specific backup involves backing up certain server roles separately. Doing so will make life much easier if disaster strikes and you have to restore one or more DCs. This approach...
Provided by Louis Nel
-
Downloads
10 things to look for in a business-class battery backup
Mar 2007
A battery backup can help protect your organization's network, computer systems, and data from loss and destruction--but only if you choose one that's reliable and designed to meet your needs....
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things to look for in an offsite backup provider
Jan 2008
Automated offsite backup services are all the rage. But some of the services work better than others, and pricing varies, as does the quality of the automated backup software. Erik Eckel offers...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Planning for Disaster Recovery
Apr 2008
Build a solid DR plan that will keep your organization up and running. To prevent data loss and maintain business continuity in times of crisis, IT pros must make disaster planning a top...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Create custom event triggers in Vista Task Scheduler
Aug 2008
When you attach a task to an event in Event Viewer, the operation launches the Create Basic Task wizard, which is pretty much the same wizard that Task Scheduler provides except that it is...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Disaster Planning and Recovery
Nov 2008
You may already have a general idea for how you'll keep your organization operating in the event of a disaster. But this free TechRepublic Resource Guide will help you fill in the gaps and create...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
White Papers
TechRepublic Resource Guide: Data Backup and Recovery
Nov 2008
When it comes to administrative tasks, knowing what NOT to do is sometimes more important than knowing what you should do. Such is the reason for leading off this TechRepublic Resource Guide with...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
PC Hardware Troubleshooting Pack
May 2009
Get TechRepublic's popular PC Troubleshooting Hardware Resource Guide, which includes a handy quick reference chart covering common PC hardware troubleshooting issues. This guide will quickly get...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Take steps now to prepare for a system failure
Jul 2006
A little preparation can go a long way toward saving you time and trouble during the nerve-wracking initial stages of disaster recovery. Network manager Louis Nel offers some strategies for...
Provided by Louis Nel
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Backup and Update Schedule form
Apr 2007
Backup schedules can sometimes conflict causing backups to fail or to overlap. Also, sometimes automatic updates are scheduled to occur at the same time as your backups, which can also cause...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How do I... Restore files from a damaged hard drive using ZAR?
Mar 2009
Zero Assumption Recovery (ZAR) is a shareware-based utility that can scan your hard drive for files, even if it has been re-formatted or is damaged, and recover them. Wally Bahny shows you how it...
Provided by Wally Bahny
-
Downloads
Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack
Jun 2007
TechRepublic's unique Disaster Planning and Recovery Pack contains the hands-on resources you need to ensure that your IT organization is ready for its next crisis. From disaster planning and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Crisis Management
Mar 2006
Keeping your organization on its feet during a crisis hinges on your ability to implement the disaster recovery strategies you have in place. This may include mobilizing your emergency management...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Disaster Prevention and Recovery in Windows Server 2003
Mar 2006
The Windows Server 2003 Volume Shadow Copy Service offers even small IT shops a unique opportunity to back up just like the big guys. Our Windows Server 2003 disaster prevention and recovery guide...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Managing Disaster Recovery
Mar 2006
From implementing comprehensive business continuity strategies to securing your recovery site, managing a viable DR program is a tremendous challenge. Learn about key measures such as planning and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Focus your DR planning by using these five levels of disaster classification
Dec 2005
Nearly everyone involved in disaster recovery planning has some idea of the types of disasters that could strike, but few have concrete ideas on how to apply those concepts to the plan itself....
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree
Sep 2011
Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Field Manual
Aug 2007
This collection of TechRepublic content is especially designed to go on the road with you. Designed to fit on any USB key, the information in this download contains the information you need when...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Tools & Templates
Business impact analysis form
Apr 2005
When disaster strikes, how fast will you be able to assess its effect on your business? Before something happens, use this form to determine your organization's ability to keep the business...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
The top 10 IT disasters of all time
Nov 2007
There are plenty of recorded examples where faulty hardware and software have cost organizations dearly, both financially and in terms of reputation -- and resulted in some near misses for the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Backup Linux reliably with rsync and tar
Apr 2007
If you want to have a successful disaster recovery plan in place, you've got to start with backups. There are several utilities you can use to back up Linux servers, but one of the most basic ways...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things you should cover in your business continuity plan
Sep 2007
Business continuity is much more than just a fancy word for "backup" -- although some organizations treat it that way. A comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) provides a roadmap for...
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TechRepublic Real World Guide: Creating a Disaster Plan
Nov 2005
If you are preparing or updating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for your companyor your department, your first tasks will be: identifying which critical business functionsneed to be restored...
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10 items for your disaster recovery wish list
Apr 2008
We all have to address disaster recovery (DR) at various levels, but we typically must apply the technology to fit rigid parameters -- such as less cost or functionality -- instead of being able...
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