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That is something else you need to consider as well. Most people focus on the PC data locally, but what about 3rd party applications, hosted off-site? Are you allowed to export/download your data for backup? What are your vendor's Disaster Recovery plans look like? How do they ensure you can get to your data in the event of a disaster for them?
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Documentation of these processes and related information is critical to being able to recover from the temporary or permanent loss of key personnel. This cannot be stated enough. Also make sure to document user ids, passwords, any critical tid bits of information that they use to get the job done.
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Another source for templates and checklists is TechRepublic. Most are available for free, you have to register. For example: Practical Disaster Recovery Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Do not worry about recording usernames and passwords that you can reset with administrator rights. I agree with this, and also agree that it needs to be considered not only a security issue, but also a disaster recovery issue. I am currently in the process of using KeePass to document all user ids and passwords that I and other staff use that cannot
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I've been looking at an Internet VPN solution called SSL-Explorer. SSL Explorer Has anyone had any experience with it?
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Before you go buy more servers, can you identify what processes are using the most resources? Sounds to me like something isn't configured for optimum performance. Also, is it just spiking to high levels, or consistantly running at 90% or more? I haven't used SBS 2003 yet, but I've got SBS 2000 running on a Compaq PIII900mhz with 786meg
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Probably the Mambo CMS and UltraVNC for the NPO, and Firefox, Allway Sync, Look@Lan, Gimp2, and GFI Network Server Monitor (free for up to 3 servers) for me personally.
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I'll have to check out CoLT. I use McAfee SiteAdvisor and Stumbleupon. One of the things I really like about SiteAdvisor is the indicators when using search engines. For example, I was searching for a data recovery application, and the 1st 3 websites in the search results were flagged red, indicating their applications either install spyware, or
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I too prefer to work with hosting companies that I know of, or others in the field have worked with. There are so many of the mom & pop hosting companies out there now, it's hard to know what you are getting. FWIW, I have 3 domains, and have used VortexHost for 3 years now, no complaints at all. They provide excellent customer service, upgrade
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I'm very late to this, but I am pleased with Vortexhost I have 2 domains hosted with them, and their customer service is excellent. You can reach them by email or by their on-line trouble ticket application, so if email is down, you can still contact them. Quick turn around, fast OC3 connections, and rapid response support. They take the time to