Day 2 of Tech Field Day began with data management startup, Actifio. The Boston-based software company just recently came out of stealth and were eager to discuss their technology with the Field Day delegates.
Live Coverage – GestaltIT Tech Field Day Veeam Presentation
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I am in Seattle, WA for the third GestaltIT Tech Field Day (TFD). This time I am part of the presenting team for Veeam Software, and we are first up on the agenda. As with other recent events, I am using Cover It Live (CiL) to provide real time coverage and of our presentation and the reaction of the delegates (bloggers) attending. The best part about using Cover It Live is the event can be played back in the future, so check it out even if you missed it live.
Why you need to be serious about Business Continuity
July 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
This is no joke. Right now southern Indiana is under water. Some organizations I have worked with are fine but Columbus Regional Hospital and many others aren’t. Their data center was in a basement (which isn’t rare) and took on a surge of water. Within what may have been a few hours, it was completely submerged. They had to evacuate all patients to other area hospitals. They’ve got a lot to overcome in the next couple of weeks but with the proper infrastructure, the pain can be lessened.
Planning for Virtual Infrastructure: Avoid the Pitfalls
March 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Virtualization is seen as the technology that makes it possible to do more with less, but there are many pitfalls to consider when virtualizing server infrastructure. This article suggests planning decisions to be considered that, if overlooked, could ruin the total cost of ownership (TCO) and the return on on investment (ROI) expected from this virtual infrastructure.
Implementing VMware SRM: Pay Attention to that Man Behind the Curtain
February 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment