5.1.1) The repository shall identify and manage the risks to its preservation operations and goals associated with system infrastructure.

5.1.1.1) The repository shall employ technology watches or other technology monitoring notification systems.

5.1.1.1.1) The repository shall have hardware technologies appropriate to the services it provides to its designated communities.

5.1.1.1.2) The repository shall have procedures in place to monitor and receive notifications when hardware technology changes are needed.

5.1.1.1.3) The repository shall have procedures in place to evaluate when changes are needed to current hardware.

5.1.1.1.4) The repository shall have procedures, commitment and funding to replace hardware when evaluation indicates the need to do so.

5.1.1.1.5) The repository shall have software technologies appropriate to the services it provides to its designated communities.

5.1.1.1.6) The repository shall have procedures in place to monitor and receive notifications when software changes are needed.

5.1.1.1.7) The repository shall have procedures in place to evaluate when changes are needed to current software.

5.1.1.1.8) The repository shall have procedures, commitment and funding to replace software when evaluation indicates the need to do so.

5.1.1.2) The repository shall have adequate hardware and software support for backup functionality sufficient for preserving the repository content and tracking repository functions.

5.1.1.3) The repository shall have effective mechanisms to detect bit corruption or loss.

5.1.1.3.1) The repository shall record and report to its administration all incidents of data corruption or loss, and steps shall be taken to repair/replace corrupt or lost data.

5.1.1.4) The repository shall have a process to record and react to the availability of new security updates based on a risk-benefit assessment.

5.1.1.5) The repository shall have defined processes for storage media and/or hardware change (e.g., refreshing, migration).

5.1.1.6) The repository shall have identified and documented critical processes that affect its ability to comply with its mandatory responsibilities.

5.1.1.6.1) The repository shall have a documented change management process that identifies changes to critical processes that potentially affect the repository's ability to comply with its mandatory responsibilities.

5.1.1.6.2) The repository shall have a process for testing and evaluating the effect of changes to the repository's critical processes.


5.1.2) The repository shall manage the number and location of copies of all digital objects.

5.1.2.1) The repository shall have mechanisms in place to ensure any/multiple copies of digital objects are synchronized.


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