-- Replication of data to an off-site location, which over comes the need to restore the data (only the systems then need to be restored or synced). This generally makes use of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology

-- High availability systems which keep both the data and system replicated off-site, enabling continuous access to systems and data

In many cases, an organization may elect to use an outsourced disaster recovery provider to provide a stand-by site and systems rather than using their own remote facilities. While a lot of companies, especially banks and financial sector organizations, are actively setting up their own DR sites, Pakistan does have a Tier 4 Data Center and Disaster Recovery site running, which is managed by CubeXS Weatherly (cubexsweatherly.com).

In addition to preparing for the need to recover systems, organizations must also implement precautionary measures with an objective of preventing a disaster situation in the first place. These may include some of the following:

-- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and/or Backup Generator to keep systems going in the event of a power failure. Have appropriate fire prevention and anti-virus tools in place.