The component of Disaster Recovery which deals specifically with the replacement of LAN equipment in the event of a disaster, and the restoration of essential data and software

Usually synonymous with dedicated line.

A service offered by many regional telephone companies allowing the computer center to quickly reroute the network of dedicated lines to a backup site. Line Voltage Regulators: Also known as surge protectors. These protectors/regulators distribute electricity evenly.

Computing equipment, in close proximity to each other, connected to a server which houses software that can be access by the users. This method does not utilize a public carrier. See also Wide Area Network (WAN).

The unrecoverable business resources that are redirected or removed as a result of a disaster. Such losses may be loss of life, revenue, market share, competitive stature, public image, facilities, or operational capability.

The technique of instituting mechanisms to lessen the exposure to a particular risk. Loss reduction is intended to react to an event and limit its effect. Examples of loss reduction include sprinkler systems, insurance policies, and evacuation procedures.