Information Storage and Management Plan i Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Executive Overview .................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Objectives ................................................................................................................. 1 2. Information Storage and Management Plan ................................................... 1 2.1 Data Center Infrastructure .......................................................................................... 1 2.2 Managing Storage Infrastructure .................................................................................. 1 2.3 RAID ........................................................................................................................ 1 2.4 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity .................................................................... 1 2.5 Cloud Computing Services ........................................................................................... 1 2.6 Managing and Monitoring the Storage Infrastructure ...................................................... 1 2.6.1 Managing Storage ................................................................................................... 1 2.6.2 Performance Indicators for Successful Information Storage and Management ................. 1 Appendix A - Definitions ....................................................................................... 2 ii Document Change Control Revision Number Date of Issue Author(s) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVALS Prepared by: Submitted by: iii Brief Description of Change 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Executive Overview This document describes the information storage and management processes that will be used within the (name of project/company). [Insert a paragraph specifically covering the executive overview/summary of this document.] [Use Appendix A to provide definitions of technical terms used in this report.] 1.2 Objectives [Define the objectives of this information storage and management plan.] 2. INFORMATION STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 2.1 Data Center Infrastructure [Create a high-level diagram of the proposed data center infrastructure, to include the core elements of databases, servers and operating systems, network and storage arrays. Place diagram here.] [Itemize the key requirements for the listed core data center elements] 2.2 Managing Storage Infrastructure [List and describe the key tasks for managing the data center.] 2.3 RAID [List and describe goals for use of Software RAID and Hardware RAID.] 2.4 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity [List suggested IT recovery strategies for the following: • Computer room environment (secure computer room with climate control, conditioned and backup power supply, etc.) • Hardware (networks, servers, desktop and laptop computers, wireless devices and peripherals) • Connectivity to a service provider (fiber, cable, wireless, and cloud computing service providers, etc.) • Software applications (electronic data interchange, electronic mail, enterprise resource management, office productivity, SaaS, PaaS, etc.) ] 2.5 Cloud Computing Services [List any cloud computing services recommended, estimated cost of these services, negative consequences of using one or more cloud providers, and how to mitigate any negative consequences.] 2.6 Managing and Monitoring the Storage Infrastructure 2.6.1 Managing Storage [List recommended methods for managing storage allocation, including physical and logical components.] 2.6.2 Performance Indicators for Successful Information Storage and Management [Using the table, provide at least five indicators.] Indicator No. Outcome Desired Performance Indicator Name Performance Indicator Description 1 Success Factor(s) Performance Measure Timeline APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS [Technical Term:] • [Definition: provide definition here.] 2