Re: Business Contingency Planning

Joanie asks: "I'm interested in how many of my fellow Midrange users have a
written continuity plan.  We have a very basic one, but a recent IS audit tells
us
that we need a more detailed and "formal" plan.   I know that there are
"disaster recovery" vendors out there,and of course IBM has offerings for
such services too. BUT I wanted to know what all of you are doing. 
 If possible, I"d appreciate a copy of your plan so we can use it as an
example... "

There is an excellant book edited by Kevin Williams which deals with Disaster
Recovery and Contingency Planning.  It is sold by Prestige, PO Box 659,
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896-0659.  Tel/Fax 603-569-4780.  The book sells for
$85.00 US plus $5 postage.  It is the only book out there that teach what you
have to do to have a good plan.  Other products on the market sell for 250+.  I
got a bingo card from Midrange Computing a few days ago on it.  Book is written
just for the AS/400.  It comes in English, French and Spanish versions.

Peter H. O'Connor
PAE
7 Riverway Rd.
Salem, MA 01970
508-744-8612 (T)
508-745-7945 (F)
102736.3535@compuserve.com

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