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Really? Everywhere else I’ve worked has been able to.

I’m not saying all the data in the database. Pretend your DB is fine or you have a full up to date backup. I know losing that KILLS businesses. But in my example just the web server immolated and the backup tapes sitting next to it melted.

Can you set up a new web server?

As a Java developer it’s usually install OS, add Apache + Tomcat, set a few basic config parameters, copy WARs.

PHP or Python is even easier.

They didn’t know they could successfully do that.



With a single server sure, but anything complex than that, most companies don't have a well-rehearsed cold start procedure.




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