Description
Chapter 11 Exercise 1
Using a Web browser, visit the SunGard Web site at www.sungardas.com/Pages/default.aspx. Look for options that map to the alternatives in this chapter. Does the organization offer hot, warm, or cold services? Mobile services? What other services does it offer?
Closing Case Scenario: Exciting Emergency Environment
Juan ran through his checklist one last time. The building had everything he expected in a cold site, at a substantially lower price than he had anticipated. If he contracted with this organization and worked with the vendors that supplied HAL’s hardware, he could guarantee his boss, Robert Xavier, a 4-hour recovery point objective (RPO)for administration, a 6-hour RPO for the help-desk, and a 12–24-hour RPO for the entire data center, with critical functions established in 4–6 hours. This was significantly better than he had hoped, and he knew Robert would be pleased. “We’ll take it,” he said, extending his hand.
Discussion Questions
- Why is it important for an organization such as HAL to have a site like this set up?
- What features would HAL be looking for in a cold site like this?
- What major items should be on Juan’s checklist?