Design of a Disaster Recovery Plan for Campus Networks: A Case Study of Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
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Background of the Study
Disaster recovery planning is crucial for ensuring business continuity in the face of unforeseen events that may disrupt network operations. For institutions like Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, a well-crafted disaster recovery plan (DRP) is essential to mitigate the risks associated with network downtime, data loss, and service interruption caused by natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or hardware failures (Sani et al., 2024). As the university increasingly relies on digital infrastructure for academic, administrative, and research purposes, ensuring network resilience and the ability to recover quickly from disruptions has become a priority.
A disaster recovery plan focuses on strategies and procedures to restore network services and operations as quickly as possible following an event that impacts the campus network. This includes the identification of critical systems, backup solutions, data recovery techniques, and the testing of recovery protocols. Network disruptions, whether caused by power outages, hardware failures, or cyber-attacks, can result in severe consequences for the university, such as loss of academic productivity, administrative inefficiency, and reputational damage.
This study will design a disaster recovery plan tailored to the specific needs and network infrastructure of Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, to ensure the continuity of academic and administrative activities during and after disruptive events.
Statement of the Problem
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, is exposed to significant risks from potential network disruptions, yet there is no comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place to manage such situations effectively. The lack of preparedness could result in prolonged downtime, data loss, and a significant impact on the university’s operations.
Objectives of the Study
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To assess the current network infrastructure and disaster recovery preparedness at Federal University, Birnin Kebbi.
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To design a comprehensive disaster recovery plan tailored to the needs of the university’s campus network.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed disaster recovery plan in mitigating network downtime and ensuring business continuity.
Research Questions
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What are the current disaster recovery measures in place at Federal University, Birnin Kebbi?
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How can a disaster recovery plan improve network resilience at Federal University, Birnin Kebbi?
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What are the key components that should be included in a disaster recovery plan for the university’s campus network?
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on designing a disaster recovery plan specifically for Federal University, Birnin Kebbi’s campus network. It will exclude off-campus network services, third-party service providers, and other aspects of disaster recovery unrelated to network infrastructure.
Definitions of Terms
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Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP): A strategy and set of procedures for restoring network services and infrastructure after a disruptive event.
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Network Downtime: The period during which a network is unavailable due to disruptions or failures.
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Backup Solutions: Systems and processes that create copies of data to ensure it can be restored in case of data loss.
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Business Continuity: The ability of an organization to maintain essential functions and services during and after a disaster.
