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Learning Objectives

  1. Distinguish the differences in the top five methods for backup
  2. Detect common backup deficiencies
  3. Categorize backup priorities, including RPO and RTO
  4. Create an implementation plan for your business

Course Description

Where is your data? Do you have it controlled and backed up? If all your data is in the cloud, how do you verify that the backup recovery is rapid? If your data is in various silos from your application providers, how do you make sure you have the protection and disposal approaches needed?

This session will help you understand and guide your IT team and providers to take the right actions to protect your business. Backup considerations, including cloud, backup appliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity approaches, are included. If you are from the trust but verify school of thought, this session will help you ask the right questions.

Compliance Information

Advanced Preparation

None

Field of Study

Computer Software and Applications

Credits

2 Credits

Published Date

March 26, 2021

Course Authors

Randy Johnston

Hutchinson, KS
Partner, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services.
K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) – Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 – Present, Hammond, LA)

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Overview

Where is your data? Do you have it controlled and backed up? If all your data is in the cloud, how do you verify that the backup recovery is rapid? If your data is in various silos from your application providers, how do you make sure you have the protection and disposal approaches needed?

This session will help you understand and guide your IT team and providers to take the right actions to protect your business. Backup considerations, including cloud, backup appliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity approaches, are included. If you are from the trust but verify school of thought, this session will help you ask the right questions.

Course Details

  1. Distinguish the differences in the top five methods for backup
  2. Detect common backup deficiencies
  3. Categorize backup priorities, including RPO and RTO
  4. Create an implementation plan for your business

Intended Audience

Advanced Preparation — None

Field of Study — Computer Software and Applications

Credits — 2 Credits

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Published Date – March 26, 2021

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Course Authors

Randy Johnston

Hutchinson, KS
Partner, K2 Enterprises

Randy Johnston is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services.
K2 Enterprises (K2E.com) – Executive Vice President, Shareholder – Nation’s leading technology CPE provider to CPA professionals. Consults to high profile technology vendors. Delivers national seminars to CPAs, business groups and IT leaders on technologies in accounting, healthcare and banking. Creates and presents seminars and articles on 30+ technology topics including CPA Firm Technology, Paperless, Accounting Software, Cloud, Business Continuity, and Strategies leveraging technology. (1990 – Present, Hammond, LA)

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