When evaluating possible scenarios to leverage cloud computing, many companies immediately think about situations whichwould provide the most 'bang for the buck' in terms of operational costs for a specific goal or task. Creating disaster recovery sites generally involve doubling your technology costs in order to be prepared for the worst. With cloud computing though, resources can be staged and ready to go with paying only minimal costs until a disaster occurs. This presentation will go over a real-life scenario where a cloud disaster recovery plan was created and we'll discuss the strategy and math behind what makes the plan beneficial. Also covered will be concerns with going this route and why cloud computing in not a panacea despite what marketing companies may want you to believe.
