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Guide on Selecting ADP Backup Processing Alternatives

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Author(s)

Irene E. Isaac

Abstract

This publication addresses the issue of selecting ADP backup processing support in advance of events that cause the loss of data processing capability. The document emphasizes the need for managers at all levels of the organization to support the planning, funding, and testing of an alternate processing strategy. It provides a general description of the alternatives, and recommends criteria for selecting the most suitable alternate processing method.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-134
Report Number
500-134
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

backup operations, contingency planning, disaster recovery
Cybersecurity and privacy

Citation

Isaac, I. (1985), Guide on Selecting ADP Backup Processing Alternatives, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NBS.SP.500-134 (Accessed October 12, 2025)

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Created October 1, 1985, Updated November 10, 2018
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