Disaster Recovery Testing: Why Most SMBs Fail the Real-World Drill

Disaster Recovery Testing: Why Most SMBs Fail the Real-World Drill

Ravi Jain
Most SMBs believe their backups will save them during a crisis—but nearly 60% fail disaster recovery tests when disaster actually hits. This article explains why backups aren’t enough, the common reasons recovery plans break, and the real costs of failing to test. You'll learn how to build an effective testing strategy, avoid common recovery mistakes, and understand the technologies that ensure your business can actually recover when disaster strikes. If business continuity matters to you, this guide shows exactly where most companies fail and how to avoid becoming one of them. ... Read More
Disaster Recovery Drill: How to Run a 90-Minute Tabletop That Actually Works

Disaster Recovery Drill: How to Run a 90-Minute Tabletop That Actually Works

Ravi Jain
how to conduct an effective 90-minute disaster recovery (DR) tabletop exercise. The goal of this discussion-based drill is to validate an organization's DR plan and identify critical gaps without requiring costly, disruptive full-scale tests, which 73% of organizations admit they avoid. The guide emphasizes the importance of testing against the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) to ensure recovery metrics are achievable, not just theoretical targets. It lays out a step-by-step framework, including pre-drill preparation, a minute-by-minute timeline for the exercise itself, and post-drill procedures for tracking action items and achieving continuous improvement in disaster readiness. Ultimately, the source promotes the use of structured, frequent tabletop exercises as the most efficient way to build team muscle memory and ensure business resilience. ... Read More