Business Continuity Planning for Data Centers and Systems (PDF)

Praise for Business Continuity Planning for Data Centers andSystems: A Strategic Implementation Guide
"Continuity is a primary business driver. This timely book offers arefreshingly honest road map to informed decision making by one ofthe mission critical industry's foremost real estate experts. It isa must-read for anyone thinking about 7x24."
--Gerald Gehm, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Gensler
"Ron is a knowledgeable player in the data center community with agreat breadth of experience. He has assembled a terrific guide herethat will be a valuable reference for anyone planning a major datacenter project."
--Joshua Rabina, cofounder and co-President, Sentinel DataCenters
"Ron Bowman's experience in data centers is unique among realestate development professionals. He offers a macro perspective ona holistic set of data center issues, from site selection to designto today's new energy challenges."
--Bob Morris, Principal, Corgan Associates
"I met Ron almost twenty years ago in a riser closet of a buildingthat turned out to be one of the first intelligent or smartbuildings in the NYC area. He is a strategic leader in businesscontinuity planning and has been an invaluable resource for siteplanning and network implementation. This book is a must-read foranyone in the business continuity arena."
--Anthony J. Ontiveros, Vice President/GM, RCN TelecomServices
"An admirable and audacious effort to tackle a difficult andcomplex subject and make it enjoyable to read. A must for allprofessionals in the data center industry."
--Peter Gross, Chief Executive Officer, EYP Mission CriticalFacilities, Inc.
How well is your business prepared to survive aninterruption?
A must-read for everyone who wants to ensure the protection andcontinuity of their business, Business Continuity Planning for DataCenters and Systems is an invaluable "toolkit" for CEOs andmanagers who find themselves in the role of internal consultant oncorporate business continuity planning.
Practical and much needed, this book removes the guesswork andfrustration from the business continuity implementation project andprovides essential guidance on how to develop, test, and maintainplans to handle emergencies, protect people, and ensure thatbusiness continues--come what may.