Showing papers on "Disaster recovery published in 1998"

Synchronizing recovery log having time stamp to a remote site for disaster recovery of a primary database having related hierarchial and relational databases

Abstract: A method and apparatus to synchronize recovery logs transmitted to a remote site for recovering related databases having different logical structuring. In one embodiment, the related databases are a hierarchial structured database such as IMS and a relational structured database such as DB2.

Rebounding from Disruptive Events: Business Recovery Following the Northridge Earthquake

Abstract: Although the long‐term effects of disasters and the factors that affect the ability to recover have received increasing attention from social science researchers, little systematic research has been conducted on the processes and outcomes associated with business disaster recovery. This article attempts to fill that void by exploring the determinants of recovery within the private sector. We develop a model of business recovery by drawing from existing research on disaster recovery and on organizational survival in nondisaster contexts and test it by using data collected from a stratified random sample of 1,110 Los Angeles area firms affected by the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Business size, disruption of business operations due to the earthquake, earthquake shaking intensity, and the utilization of external postdisaster aid are all predictors of business recovery. Size helps businesses weather disaster losses, just as it proves advantageous in nondisaster contexts. How businesses fare following disasters...

Direct storage of recovery plan file on remote server for disaster recovery and storage management thereof

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a storage management system, an article of manufacture comprising a computer readable medium, and a computer program product for saving a recovery plan file for a storage management server. The storage management system has a plurality of storage management servers at sites remote from one another coupled by a server-to-server infrastructure. A recovery plan file is saved for one of the storage management servers at one of the sites by establishing the server as a source for its recovery plan file. Another storage management server at a site remote from the source server site is established as a target for the recovery plan file. The source server transmits the source recovery plan file from the source server to the target server at the remote site over the server-to-server infrastructure. The source recovery plan file is managed at the target server according to defined criteria, for placement, backup, migration and expiration under the control of the source server.

Method and system for improved database disaster recovery

Abstract: A database recovery approach is disclosed that eliminates the need to establish IMS recovery points for disaster recovery or potential time stamp recovery purposes. The need to quiesce databases is thus removed, and IMS databases are able to be recovered at any time without requiring the existence of an IMS recovery point. Further, disaster recovery service restoration times are reduced by automatically performing all necessary RECON maintenance operations. Additionally, IMS disaster recovery methodologies are allowed where archived IMS log data is manually shipped off-site to continue to allow work in an IMS data sharing environment.

An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Disasters and Stress: The Promise of an Ecological Framework

Abstract: This integrative literature review examines the sources of the persistent debate over the influence of disasters on individual mental health that characterizes the disaster research literature. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this paper highlights how the connections between individuals and the systems in which they are embedded influence people's varied responses to disaster. Consistent with the emerging emphasis in the social sciences on contextualizing individual behavior, this paper examines how family, community, social structural, cultural, and environmental factors affect the development of stress in disaster populations. It concludes with recommendations for policy, practice, and research related to disaster recovery.

The role of the new information technologies in emergency mitigation, planning, response and recovery

Abstract: Multimedia, CD‐ROM, DVD, Internet, Web Sites and e‐mail are all part of a constantly changing, emerging array of the new information technologies which are being utilized in public education and are increasingly being applied to emergency planning and training activities to enhance emergency preparedness. Illustrations are presented which demonstrate the utility of multimedia, CD‐ROM, and Internet applications to this process. These technologies will be applied to demonstrate how emergency planners may more effectively accomplish their mission to educate the larger community on a variety of issues such as the need to adopt proposed mitigation strategies, to respond to disaster warnings and evacuation suggestions. These technologies will also be applied to demonstrate how response and recovery information can be readily disseminated to an impacted area. Applications will also be provided which demonstrate the utility of these technologies in enhancing training activities for emergency personnel as well as extending the opportunity for such training beyond the time and place of the original trainer.

Database recovery to any point in time in an online environment utilizing disaster recovery technology

Abstract: A method and apparatus for merging log data for recovering one or more database data sets to any point-in-time in a single pass of log data sets Using disaster recovery technology, the invention may be implemented to provide a method to reduce the time that a broken database is unavailable by processing recovery input data in parallel and recovering multiple database data sets, including areas, simultaneously The invention reduces operational complexity and resource constraints experienced by IMS customers trying to recover database data sets especially in a data sharing environment The invention simplifies the recovery process by eliminating both the need for change accumulation and the need to run separate recovery jobs for each database data set requiring recovery, thereby reducing the impact of recovery on system resources

Business continuity : awareness and training programmes

Abstract: States that business survival depends on the assured continuity of core business activities and supporting services. Business continuity (BC) plans are therefore developed to provide this assurance, but the best laid plans of mice and men can and often do go astray because the details of the plans are not effectively communicated to the people responsible for implementing them. There is no doubting the power of communication as a vital ingredient to success in all endeavours. This article draws on KPMG’s long involvement in BC consulting and sets out a template for a BC awareness, training and testing programme.

Disaster recovery planning in an automated manufacturing environment

Abstract: Disasters may strike at any moment in any location. When they do, no distinction is made about the type of firm that is being affected, whether it is a bank or a manufacturing plant. Most firms do not plan for possible disasters, and those that do have typically focused on computer and data contingency planning. In this paper, the focus is shifted to incorporate disaster recovery planning for manufacturing enterprises, especially those that are automated. Automated manufacturing enterprises have characteristics that put them at an increased risk to disasters. The methodological framework proposed in this paper will aid manufacturing organizations and their managers in reducing the risks associated with unanticipated disasters. The framework is termed the "Manufacturing Operations Recovery and Resumption" model. Recommended activities and tools for effective management of this methodology are identified.

Methods and systems for remote electronic vaulting

Abstract: By using advanced data communications transport methodology, remote electronic vaulting systems and methods provide a networked-based solution to facilitate the transportation of production data between the production data processing center and an off-site storage location. A local access network is used to facilitate data transport from the production data processing facility to the closest long-haul distance network point of presence facility. The point of presence facility houses an electronic storage device which provides the off-site storage capability. A user can then manipulate transportation to data from the production data processing center to the data storage facility using channel extension technology to store the data in electronic form on standard disk or tape storage devices. The user can then recall, copy or transmit the data anywhere on demand under user control by manipulating switching at the point of presence. This subsequent electronic data transfer can be designed to move the critical data on demand at time of disaster to any disaster recovery facility.

An assessment of transportation issues under exceptional conditions: the case of the mass media and the northridge earthquake

Abstract: This study explores how the mass media covered transportation issues following the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The mass media were a vital channel for travel information, and they provided considerable information to the public about the safety of travel, alternative routes, and new travel modes. Using a methodology known as content analysis, it was found that the broadcast media also presented considerable detail and imagery about devastation to the transportation system at large. This study concludes that an alternative to the commercial mass media may be useful, since the implication from this research is that a vital part of disaster recovery rests in the dissemination of balanced transportation news and stories.

Do all crises have to become disasters? Risk and risk mitigation

Abstract: Risk and uncertainty are part of the everyday operating environment for all organisations. Occasionally the risks may be sufficient to generate a crisis which, if left unattended, can become a disaster. The key person in an organisation who is often charged with the responsibility of recovering the supporting services that will enable the business to start functioning again is the facility manager, in charge of all property management functions. What should facility managers be aware of in terms of the characteristics of risk and crises and organisational culture that will affect their ability to plan for disaster recovery? Describes some features and characteristics of crises that could become disasters and discusses the features of organisations (such as tight‐coupling and interdependency) that can affect their exposure to risk ‐ crisis‐prone or crisis‐prepared ‐ and suggests some crisis‐mitigating strategies that could be adopted by property managers. Concludes that organisations can become crisis‐prepared, if they adopt a range of strategies, such as providing good feedback on previous incidents, setting up a formal safety organisation, inculcating safety culture norms and beliefs about the importance of safety, devolving decision making but retaining monitoring by experienced staff, training and educating to create an environment of constant awareness and hence reliability. The end product should be that those unpredictable everyday minor crises do not escalate to become disasters.

A CEO View of Key Issues in Australian Information Systems Management - 1997

Abstract: As part of a research programme on key information systems management issues, a survey of Australasia's largest 500 organisations was conducted to identify which issues were perceived by their chief executive officers (CEOs) as being important, problematic and critical over the next three to five years. The results reported are based on a relatively low response rate (though perhaps reasonable for the target group) so should be regarded as only exploratory. The most critical issues were revealed to be a mix of technology management issues (IT infrastructure, disaster recovery), strategic management issues (BPR, competitive advantage, information architecture), people management issues (organisational learning), systems development and data management issues (effective use of the data resource, effectiveness/productivity of IS, effectiveness of software development), and their own support systems (EIS/DSS). This reflects their interest in a wide range of issues, but all with an organisation-wide focus. Non-critical issues were mostly related to the individual technologies and the place and role of IS in the organisation. While the CEOs showed some agreement with their chief information officers (CIOs) on issues such as the IT infrastructure, competitive advantage, and organisational learning some distinct differences exist, particularly in relation to the quality and effectiveness of systems and processes and also how CEOs and CIOs perceive each other.

Spiritual Issues and Recovery Management

Abstract: Churches and other spiritual institutions play an important role in disaster recovery management as they have rich human resources, a willingness to work hard as they are a natural part of the affected community. The volunteers motivated by love and sense of self-sacrifice use this fundamental philosophy in their lives to work towards community rehabilitation.

An Audit Work Program for Reviewing is Disaster Recovery Plans (Conclusion)

Abstract: This article began in last month's issue of EDPACS. It is presented as a series of questions to be answered by the IS auditor, and provides a guide to identifying the policy and procedural issues and operational practices that should be considered in an examination of an organization's disaster recovery plan.

Key Factors to Strengthen the Disaster Contingency and Recovery Planning Process

Abstract: (1998). Key Factors to Strengthen the Disaster Contingency and Recovery Planning Process. Information Strategy: The Executive's Journal: Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 37-43.

The Business Knowledge Repository: Consolidating and Accessing Your Ways of Working

Abstract: From the Publisher: How do we define the nature of our business, gather everything that we know about it, and then centralize our information in one, easily accessed place within the organization? Breslin and McGann call such knowledge "our ways of working" and the place where it will be found a "business knowledge repository." All of a company's accumulated operations data, its manuals and procedures, its records of compliance with myriad regulations, its audits, disaster recovery plans--are essential information that today's management needs at its fingertips, and information that tomorrow's management must be sure can easily be found. Breslin and McGann show clearly and comprehensively how business knowledge repositories can be established and maintained, what should go into them and how to get it out, who should have access, and all of the other details that management needs to make the most of this valuable resource and means of doing business. An essential study and guide for management at upper levels in all types of organizations, both public and private.

2.1.2 Contingency and Disaster Recovery Engineering: A Discipline within A Discipline

Abstract: The adaptation of accepted systems engineering methods to contingency and disaster recovery (C&DR) engineering applications is described. A recent C&DR planning project is briefly discussed, and lessons learned in applying the C&DR engineering method are provided. The structure of a decision support tool (implemented as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet) used to aid in assessment of and response to C&DR emergencies is described.

A blueprint for recovery

Abstract: One third of all companies that suffer a disaster go out of business within a year, as a result of being unable to resume production or trading quickly. A business continuity plan can ensure business interruption is kept to a minimum.