A warm site is a compromise between a hot site and a cold site, providing a balance between cost and recovery time. It is partially equipped with the necessary hardware, software, and infrastructure, allowing for a quicker recovery compared to a cold site but at a lower cost than a hot site.
* Recovery Time: Warm sites can be operational within hours to a day, making them suitable for non- critical applications that can tolerate short downtimes.
* Cost-Effectiveness: Warm sites are more economical than hot sites as they do not require all systems to be fully operational at all times.
Network References:
* CompTIA Network+ N10-007 Official Certification Guide: Discusses disaster recovery strategies and the different types of recovery sites.
* Cisco Networking Academy: Provides training on disaster recovery planning and site selection.
* Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide: Explains the characteristics of hot, warm, and cold sites and their use cases in disaster recovery planning.
Warm sites offer a practical solution for maintaining business continuity for non-critical applications, balancing the need for availability with cost considerations.