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Disaster recovery planning could be simplified considerably if a business embraces server virtualisation, an expert has stated.

According to Bill Bradford, SUNHELP.org's senior systems administrator, virtual machines are "mirrored" to other parts of the world, reports SearchDataCenter.com.

This, he stated, means that if a disaster or emergency takes place, a company's critical systems can be retrieved in tact, thereby aiding business continuity.

"I see virtualisation making fewer problems for disaster recovery," Mr Bradford commented.

However, he said businesses must still make sure they are adequately prepared for such an eventuality, as staff need to know how to operate virtual machines and understand how they differ from physical boxes.

Mr Bradford added that it could also be a good idea to test the alternate hardware a business will depend on throughout the year.

"Testing and preparedness are important," he insisted.

This comes shortly after Ian Osborne, project director at Intellect, noted that virtualisation is becoming increasingly popular among businesses, as it is helping them enjoy various efficiency gains.

Posted by Victoria Browne