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In 2008, storage managers are still struggling with many of the same issues you've dealt with for years. But things have changed, and constantly fighting fires is no longer a viable plan. However, there are answers. Storage managers are applying "new" management concepts like data classification, data management, data protection and storage tiering with successful results. And the last wave of technology innovation -- VTLs, CDP, data deduplication, storage virtualization, archiving, data encryption and CAS -- are ready for prime time as the leading technology providers have either established a track record and financial stability or been acquired and integrated into larger vendors' suites. At Storage Decisions Chicago 2008, the world's leading independent storage experts gave you an in-depth look into the practical application of these "new" technologies and concepts -- as well as provide the latest tips and advice on more traditional storage technology and practice. Download the materials from those sessions here. As in the past, Storage Decisions is a multi-track event. The tracks include:TRACK 1: BACKUP TECHNOLOGIES Data protection continues to be Job #1 for most storage managers -- a job that only gets more complex as each year companies add up to 50% more storage capacity. The good news is that newer technologies can help in this uphill battle, but you still have to determine the right tools for the job, how they will work within the context of you storage environment and whether they provide the level of protection that your company requires. Among the topics covered in this track are data deduplication, virtual tape libraries, the newly integrated backup suites, matching data protection levels to business needs and how archiving fits into a data protection scenario. Sessions included in this track: Presented by Henry Johnson, Senior Team Lead, Fortune 500 Healthcare Services Organization Presented by W. Curtis Preston, VP Data Protection Services, GlassHouse Technologies Presented by Jeff Harbert, Storage Consultant, GlassHouse Technologies Presented by W. Curtis Preston, VP Data Protection Services, GlassHouse Technologies
TRACK 2: DISASTER RECOVERY Sessions included in this track: Presented by Jon Toigo, CEO, Toigo Partners International Presented by Ray Lucchesi, President, Silverton Consulting Presented by Bill Peldzus, VP Data Center Services, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, GlassHouse Technologies Presented by Brian Greenberg, Data Protection Services Manager and Architect
TRACK 3: DATA RETENTION & RETRIEVAL Sessions included in this track: Presented by Jeff Boles, Technology Analyst, Taneja Group Presented by Greg Schulz, Founder and Senior Analyst, StorageIO Presented by Stephen Foskett, Director of Data Practice, Contoural Presented by Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group and Greg Buckles, Founder of Reason-eD and Experienced Litigation Support Specialist
With spiraling capacities the norm, managing storage systems has become a challenging task. Traditional SRM tools are often adept on keeping tabs on the state of your storage infrastructure, but more focused applications are becoming increasingly available. Storage virtualization also promises to ease storage management and improve disk usage, but there are inherent issues that need to be fully understood before embarking on a virtualization project. Traditional methods of operational data protection such as RAID tend to be complex and difficult to configure and manage, but some storage vendors are offering compelling alternatives. In this track, we'll also examine power conservation for storage systems, a new requisite for most storage shops struggling to balance increased capacity and soaring energy costs. Sessions included in this track: Presented by Eric Burgener, Senior Analyst, Taneja Group Presented by Greg Schulz, Founder and Senior Analyst, StorageIO Presented by Stephen Foskett, Director of Data Practice, Contoural Presented by Marc Staimer, President and CDS, Dragon Slayer Consulting
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class switches -- but how those directors are used is the key to whether they're just consolidation points to replace core-edge architectures or if they actually put more intelligence into the network. Storage systems, too, have undergone considerable change. iSCSI storage arrays have steadily increased their presence in data centers and remote locations, and as iSCSI technology and implementations mature, their impact is certain to become more profound. And on the leading edge of storage are systems that eschew or greatly reduce the role of spinning disks, replacing them with solid state devices that run cool, use far less power and take up less space. In this track, we'll look at the implications of these recent developments. Sessions included in this track: Presented by Howie Goldstein, President, Howard Goldstein Associates Presented by Marc Staimer, President and CDS, Dragon Slayer Consulting Presented by Howie Goldstein, President, Howard Goldstein Associates Presented by Brian Garrett, Technical Director of ESG Lab, Enterprise Strategy Group
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- always with an eye on the key financial acid tests for any storage purchase: ROI and TCO. This track addresses the essential parts of the storage system procurement process, including how to craft an RFP, negotiating from a position of strength, evaluating systems and getting the support of your company's management. Sessions included in this track: Presented by Scott Matey, Managing Director, GlassHouse Technologies Presented by Bill Peldzus, VP Data Center Services, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, GlassHouse Technologies Presented by Rich Castagna, Editorial Director, Storage Media Group Presented by Jon Toigo, CEO, Toigo Partners International
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