The easy way to remember it
Disaster recovery is about getting systems back. Business continuity is about keeping work going. They are connected, but they are not the same thing.
Disaster recovery examples
Disaster recovery includes restoring servers, recovering files, rebuilding systems, accessing backups, replacing hardware, and getting critical applications online again. It is often technology-focused.
Business continuity examples
Business continuity includes employee communication, manual workarounds, customer updates, alternate locations, vendor contacts, payment processing plans, and leadership decision-making. It is operations-focused.
Why both matter
If your server is restored but employees do not know what to do, operations may still be disrupted. If your team has a workaround but no one can recover the data, the workaround may not last. A strong plan connects both sides.
How McComb Services can help
McComb Services can help review both technology recovery and operational continuity so your plan is more complete, practical, and understandable.