Redundant Site
Complete identical site to our production receives a real-time copy of our data
Hot Site
A fully equipped backup facility ready to swiftly take over in case of a primary site failure
Only houses missing-critical functions
Mostly contain lower tier hardware that matches the MOR
Failover has to be done manually
Warm Site
A partially equipped backup site that can become operational within days of a primary site disruption
Cold Site
A site with no immediate equipment or infrastructure but can be transformed into a functional backup facility
Reciprocal Site
Another organization that will give us space in their data center in a disaster event and vice versa
An agreement exists between the reciprocal organization
Cloud Site
Utilizes cloud-based environments and offers highly flexible approach to redundancy
Also called Virtual and Subscription Site
Can be fully featured or just meet the MOR
Mobile Site
A versatile site that utilizes independent and portable units like trailers or tents to deliver recovery capabilities
Any be any of any type: Hot, Warm, Cold