A disaster recovery strategy for ERP data is one of the most important plans a business can implement. Hackers and natural disasters are real threats: To protect against them, a company must have a well-organized plan that includes frequently scheduled back-ups, ideally on a nightly basis, to a server or data storage device in an off-site location. This will enable you to quickly restore your valuable ERP data if your hardware is ever damaged beyond repair. When choosing a hosted solution, find out if the vendor offers a 24 x 7 monitoring plan that combines software with dynamic alert capabilities and around-the-clock technical support that will allow you to troubleshoot and correct any hardware failures they very moment they arise.