Which of these options is the most secure procedure for storing backup tapes?

The correct answer is A. In a climate controlled facility offsite. An effective disaster data recovery strategy should consist of producing backup tapes and housing them in an offsite storage facility. This way the data isn't compromised if a natural disaster affects the business' office. It is highly recommended that the backup tapes be handled

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Options

AIn a climate controlled facility offsite
BOn a different floor in the same building
CInside the data center for faster retrieval in a fireproof safe
DIn a cool dry environment

How the community answered

(64 responses)

A
91% (58)
B
2% (1)
C
5% (3)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

An effective disaster data recovery strategy should consist of producing backup tapes and housing them in an offsite storage facility. This way the data isn't compromised if a natural disaster affects the business' office. It is highly recommended that the backup tapes be handled properly and stored in a secure, climate controlled facility. This provides peace of mind, and gives the business almost immediate stability after a disaster.

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