Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 Resource Kit

Summary

The key to a successful backup and restore plan is setting up a clear process that matches the business requirements of your organization before a failure occurs. Without such a plan, it's likely to be difficult to restore service in an efficient and timely manner under pressure if a failure occurs. Creating a backup and restore plan might involve members from various teams working together in the event of a disaster. It is critical to develop and agree upon a well-thought-out plan in advance. The time to restore a service depends directly on the investments made in backing up the data and defining procedures. Getting the sequence of the restoration steps correct is critical to ensure service is returned to proper functionality. Near-real-time ...