An effective IT disaster recovery (DR) plan minimizes downtime that can cost $100K+ per hour, with 25% of small firms never reopening after major outages. Unlike business continuity, DR targets restoring IT systems—networks, servers, apps, and data. Key steps: form a planning team, assess risks, prioritize critical systems, define recovery strategies, document processes, and test regularly. Plans should also include incident response, communication, vendor contacts, and compliance. Avoid pitfalls like outdated hardware, inadequate testing, or poor site selection to ensure resilience and fast recovery.

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