Test of data restoration. On a regular basis, the backups should be
put to the test by having some of the data restored. This will ensure
that the process is working and will give the organization confidence
in the backup plan.
Besides these considerations, organizations should also examine their
operations to determine what effect downtime would have on their
business. If their information technology were to be unavailable for any
sustained period of time, how would it impact the business?
Additional concepts related to backup include the following:
• Universal Power Supply (UPS). A UPS is a device that provides
battery backup to critical components of the system, allowing them
to stay online longer and/or allowing the IT staff to shut them down
using proper procedures in order to prevent the data loss that might
occur from a power failure.