Blog Post

IT Earthquake Preparations

Nov 29, 2018

The recent large quake up north was a timely reminder to all about being prepared.

We all get constant reminders to ensure we have plans in place if the big one should hit. We have additional supplies of water, food, torch, etc and somewhere safe to go.

What we also need to do is to make sure we are IT Quake Ready.

This is in terms of Safety, Power, Communication & Backup.

Safety: Your hardware is firmly mounted, so that it won’t topple and injure someone or damage the important hardware.

Power: Protect critical hardware with UPSs (Uninterruptible Power Supplies). Have a Power Bank to recharge your phone.

Communication: Have the modem/router on a UPS to continue Internet access.Know how to use your phone as a hotspot.

Backup: Make sure you have in place a reliable, offsite backup system that is automated and monitored.

Share by: