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DRP
Abbreviation for Disaster Recovery Plan
In short and in plain language
A DRP is a written plan for an emergency.
It describes how computer systems are brought back after a serious outage.
It lists the steps, who is in charge and the order. In an emergency it can make decisions easier when time is short.
Definition
A DRP is a documented plan that describes how IT systems are restored after a serious outage. It records the steps, responsibilities and order of the restoration. In an emergency it can make decisions under time pressure easier.