8. Components of a Disaster Recovery Plan
Components of a Disaster Recovery Plan
A DRP includes different types of documents made for different people in the organization.
Executive Summary
Gives a high-level overview of the disaster recovery plan.
Department-Specific Plans
Each department may have its own recovery instructions based on its role.
Technical Guides
IT staff use technical guides to restore and maintain critical backup systems.
Full Copies of the Plan
Critical disaster recovery team members should have full copies of the complete plan.
Checklists for Disaster Recovery Team Members
Recovery team members use checklists to guide their actions during a disaster.
Technical Guides for IT Personnel
IT personnel use detailed guides to get alternate sites and systems running.
Manager and PR Documents
Managers and public relations staff need simple, high-level documents to communicate clearly during the disaster.
Simple Meaning
Different DRP documents are created for different roles so everyone knows what to do.