Overview
DR solution procurement: replication software, DR infrastructure (secondary data center or cloud), and potentially managed DR services. Key dimensions: RTO/RPO achievable, testing capabilities, automation, and total cost.
Key Concepts
Replication software: Zerto (continuous replication), VMware SRM (VMware-native), Veeam (backup-based DR). DRaaS: AWS CloudEndure, Azure Site Recovery, VMware Cloud DR.
Best Practices
Evaluate with your actual workloads. Verify testing capabilities. Evaluate automation. Compare total cost including replication bandwidth, DR site infrastructure, and testing costs.
Key Considerations
DRaaS pricing models vary significantly. Cloud DR recovery time depends on internet bandwidth. Managed DR services reduce operational burden but require trust in provider capabilities.
Next Steps
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