Surviving past 2012

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is it true that the world will end in 2012? all lot of people think it will,but is it really true? i heard that some people are preparing and say that only prepared will survive. should people worry about it?

 

Accidents or disasters can and do happen at the most inopportune moments. In the case of businesses, which make use of databases, the worst possible thing that can happen next to an out and out calamity is system downtime or failure.

Securing important data files is integral to today’s businesses. Not being able to recover and reconstruct critical data could force certain companies to fold up. Yes, data files are the lifeblood of most industries – without them it would be impossible for day to day functions to go on.

When we say disaster, we don’t only mean natural calamities like earthquakes, fires, or floods. In most companies an unexpected hard disk failure, server crash, power failure or even a virus attack already counts as a major disaster. 

Picture your office without its computer hard drives.   Next, imagine that the shelves upon shelves of files and reports are missing, including those stored in floppies, zip disks and flash drives.  Without the computers, you would be unable to make new print outs of these files.

Of course, you may argue that the chances of all these being wiped out at the same time is slim to none. But that’s the whole point of disaster preparedness – you’ll never know when the disaster is going to strike, but you get ready for it nonetheless. 

If it were up to you to retrieve all the lost information, what would you do and how would you go about doing it?  Yes, it’s time to map out a plan!

Crafting a data disaster recovery plan is key to an event that has adversely affected the functions of your company’s data center. Simply having a backup site won’t do – what you need is a through plan of action that must cover all crucial sectors and leave not a single concern unaddressed.

It may take weeks and whole slew of intelligent minds to formulate a data disaster recovery plan.  Once it’s drafted, the next important step would to test it in an actual disaster scenario. The mock data disaster recovery exercise entails going through each step of the data disaster recovery plan being tested. 

It may require going to the backup site to secure the most recent file back ups or establishing a temporary data center until such time that normal functions are restored after the  ”disaster” has passed. 

One of the most important aspects of data disaster recovery plan is the backup site. 

There are several types, but the simplest one to set up would be the cold backup site. This data disaster recovery strategy is nothing but vacant space where you begin the process of reconstructing previous data files in an attempt to return to normalcy.

During disasters or accidents, the most recent backups from the data center will serve as the backbone of your recovery process. This is why apart from ensuring that back ups are conducted regularly, you must also consider having several copies of the back up files made and stored off-site.

Depending on your resources and the amount of back up data available, you will surely be able to bounce back from a data disaster if you followed the steps of your data disaster recovery plan. 

Besides trial runs or emergency drills, the data disaster recovery plan must be regularly assessed and reviewed for effectiveness. From time to time, it would be necessary to create an updated version of the plan to keep pace with the evolving nature of data. 

Finally, remember that merely having a data disaster recovery plan does not ensure the safety and security of your data.  

Having a tried and tested data disaster recovery plan is but a single drop in the ocean of emerging threats to data security.  It would be wise to remain vigilant and always keep an eye out for new developments and trends.

 

If people think the world if going to end, shouldn’t we prepare for it?
I’ve heard of something Called Vaults. I guess my friend told me that Vaults are enormous underground shelters that shield anything from the outside. It sounds like a Great idea. Do you think the Government should Test people in Vaults? If it is a success they should start making them. Don’t you think?

In today’s society, it is vital for business owners to provide their employees with first aid training for a variety of reasons. Regardless of industry, implementing a first aid training program for employees ensures that they are ready to respond to any medical crisis when needed. This is important for the safety of customers as well as the employees themselves.

When a person suffers a medical crisis such as a heart attack, it is often the first aid or CPR administered at the scene that ultimately saves their life. The American Heart Association reports that effective CPR, started immediately after cardiac arrest, can double a victim’s chance of survival.

Here are four important reasons why a business can benefit from first aid training its staff members:

It’s The Law

Based on the industry in which a business operates, first aid training may be required by law. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees the first aid and CPR training requirements for the workplace. OSHA requirements typically concern industries that put their employees in harms way such as electrical power, health care, and construction. However, even general industry businesses such as manufacturing, wholesale and retail have OSHA first aid training requirements to follow.

Knowing where a business falls within the OSHA requirements is a first step in determining the type of first aid and CPR training to give employees. Even businesses that are not required to administer training through OSHA can benefit from having employees on staff that can provide a broad range of first aid at any given moment.

Employee Safety

Thousands of employees are hurt on the job every year in this country. This results in loss of work and less productivity. Some industries such as construction and manufacturing have higher instances of injury than other less dangerous businesses. Still, first aid training for all employees ensures that if anyone is injured on the job immediate action can be taken.

It typically takes several minutes for paramedics to respond to a call. If employees are trained in general first aid and CPR, treatment can be administered in those crucial first few minutes before medical help arrives. This can have a huge impact on the overall outcome or survival of the victim.

Customer Safety

People get hurt or suffer cardiac arrest in the most inopportune places. If injury happens at a place of business, they expect employees to be trained to help them. Businesses typically want to do everything in their power to ensure customers have a good experience. Providing them with a safe environment is the ultimate way to show you care!

On a secondary note, the publicity a business receives as a result of a medical emergency handled properly is excellent marketing. The general public knows that a business that takes the time and money to properly train their employees in first aid and CPR techniques really cares about people. The public will want to reward that company by doing business with them! It is a win-win situation. The victim suffers less with proper first aid care and the business wins accolades in the media.

Insurance Premiums

Every insurance company is different, but many offer premium discounts for businesses that have offered first aid and CPR training to their staff. Liability insurance is sometimes one of the largest expenses a business faces. The ability to lower this cost while providing a community service to employees and customers is a huge advantage.

There are many reasons to provide first aid training to employees, but one of the most important is simply the fact that they can be good stewards in the community and use their training to help others no matter where they are. If more citizens were knowledgeable about proper first aid and CPR training, thousands of lives could be saved each year. The American Heart Association reports that 75 to 80 percent of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. A person who received on-the-job first aid training could very well wind up saving the life of a loved one!