TABLE 1: Risk Analysis Results
Risk Point (Loss of Specified Component) Probability Impact Solution
NetworkHighHighHardware redundancy
AD or Exchange 2000 serverHighHighHardware redundancy, System State backup, cluster, standby server, or rapid deployment
AD objectMediumMedium to highOnline backup
Exchange StoreMediumMediumTraditional online backup, BCV, or rapid recovery
Mailbox or itemMediumVery lowSet retention intervals
Data center (physical site)Very LowSevereOffsite storage or distance replication of crucial data
Entire AD LowVery highBuilt-in multimaster redundancy (i.e., dual AD/DC/GC online) or backup to disk or tape
Connectors: SMTP or Message Transfer Agent (MTA)LowLow Hardware redundancy, System State backup, standby server, or rapid deployment