In today s e-business, system downtime is an unacceptable option since each hour, even minute, of downtime may generate negative financial effects. In many IT-dependent organizations, business must be continuous in order to remain competitive.
Continuous Computing Technologies for Enhancing Business Continuity provides an in-depth and scientific-based explanation of business continuity (BC), business continuity management (BCM), and continuous computing technologies (CCT). Through state-of-the-art coverage in topics such as clustering technologies, fault tolerance, and technologies for reducing downtime, this authoritative reference source identifies a methodological framework, implementation strategies, and guideline for managers for integrating BCM into organizational management.
Author(s): Nijaz Bajgoric
Series: Premier Reference Source
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 365
Title......Page 2
Table of Contents......Page 5
Foreword......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgment......Page 23
Business Computing in the Internet Era......Page 24
Economics of Downtime......Page 46
Business Continuity and Business Continuity Drivers......Page 63
Information Architectures for Business Continuity......Page 83
Server Operating Environment and Business Continuity Drivers......Page 102
Server Operating Systems......Page 126
Advanced Server Technologies for Business Continuity......Page 155
Choosing the Server Operating Platform for Business Continuity......Page 172
System Administration and System Administrator's Role in Business Continuity......Page 197
Backup and Recovery Technologies for Business Continuity......Page 229
Advanced Storage Technologies for Business Continuity......Page 257
Networking Technologies for Business Continuity......Page 277
Business Continuity Management......Page 299
Business Continuity for Business Agility......Page 333
Index......Page 362
