Planning for recovery is a requirement in businesses of all sizes. In implementing an operational plan that ensures that both data and applications can be recovered, IT personnel are generally confronted with several challenges: How can I ensure my applications and data are recoverable without impacting business operations? Do I have data protection approaches available to me that meet my recovery point and recovery time objectives? Can I afford to implement a comprehensive plan that covers both my local and remote (disaster) recovery requirements? Are there cost-effective alternatives that meet my requirements?