There is provided a method and system for replicating data at another
location. The system includes a source node that contains data in a data
storage area. The source node is coupled to a network of potential
replication nodes. The processor determines at least two eligible nodes
in the network of nodes and determines the communication cost associated
with a each of the eligible nodes. The processor also determines a
probability of a concurrent failure of the source node and each of
eligible nodes, and selects at least one of the eligible nodes for
replication of the data located on the source node. The selection is
based on the determined communication costs and probability of concurrent
failure.