Because of the expense of re-creating hardware and software environments for
recovery plans, most enterprises must consider the advantages and
disadvantages of operating their own recovery site or using third-party
services -- i.e., a hosted recovery site.
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Thanks to the Internet, many application service providers specialize
in disaster recovery and offer a wide variety of services and prices.
On the other hand, security and operational issues may make working with
outside companies difficult or even impossible.
This is another area where the enterprise's business practices
and recovery requirements may override cost factors.