Disaster Recovery Planning Concepts

The video tutorial discusses disaster recovery plans, focusing on different types of recovery sites: cold, hot, warm, and cloud. A cold site is an empty building requiring full setup, while a hot site is a complete replica of the primary data center, offering quick failover. A warm site provides some infrastructure but requires additional setup. Cloud recovery sites offer flexibility and scalability without the need for a physical location. Each type has its own cost and preparation requirements, and organizations must choose based on their needs and budget.

What is the primary purpose of a disaster recovery plan?

• To enhance customer satisfaction

• To ensure business continuity during a disaster

• To reduce employee workload

• To increase daily operational efficiency

What is the process of moving business operations to a backup location called?

• Replication

• Backup

• Failover

• Synchronization

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold site?

• It has a high-speed data connection

• It is fully equipped with duplicate systems

• It requires transporting data and personnel

• It is always operational

Which type of site requires the most preparation to become operational?

• Hot site

• Cold site

• Warm site

• Cloud site

What is a key advantage of a hot site?

• Immediate availability during a disaster

• No need for data synchronization

• Low maintenance cost

• Minimal setup required

What is a disadvantage of maintaining a hot site?

• Limited infrastructure

• High operational costs

• Slow recovery time

• Lack of data synchronization

How does a warm site differ from a cold site?

• It requires no preparation

• It provides some infrastructure but not all

• It is more expensive than a hot site

• It is always online

Which site type offers a balance between cost and readiness?

• Hot site

• Cold site

• Cloud site

• Warm site

What is a potential benefit of using a cloud recovery site?

• No need for a documented process

• No need for a physical facility

• Guaranteed low costs

• No need for data backup

What factor can affect the cost of using a cloud recovery site?

• The number of employees

• The distance from the primary site

• The type of hardware used

• The amount of data and storage used