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Tue. Mar. 2	Toronto, ON Hilton Toronto
Tue. Mar. 9	Dallas, TX Westin Galleria
Thu. Mar. 11	Atlanta, GA Westin Buckhead
Tue. Apr. 27	Los Angeles, CA
Thu. Apr. 29	Seattle, WA
Tue. Jun. 15	Boston, MA
Thu. Jun. 17	Phoenix, AZ
Tue. Jun. 22	London, UK
Tue. Jul. 27	San Antonio, TX
Thu. Jul. 29	Denver, CO
Tue. Aug. 3	St. Louis, MO
Tue. Sept. 14	Kansas City, MO
Thu. Sept. 16	Minneapolis, MN
Tue. Oct. 19	Washington, DC
Thu. Oct. 21	Milwaukee, WI
Tue. Oct. 26	Austin, TX
Thu. Oct. 28	Houston, TX
Tue. Nov. 2	San Diego, CA

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A free seminar with W. Curtis Preston

5 years. 4 countries. 50 cities. And more than 4,000 satisfied focused IT professionals.

Since 2005, at Storage Decisions’ Backup School seminar series, W. Curtis Preston has imparted advice that delivers on our promise: Spend a day at this free seminar, and backup process will be less of a hassle and recovery will be more dependable.

And in 2010, a lot has changed. Virtualization and updates to systems and applications have transformed the data center – the ‘what and how’ you back up. New backup technologies like dedupe and cloud have emerged in force. Backup software has suddenly made advancements. And the economy has squeezed budgets and resources to the extreme – so you can’t waste time or make uninformed decisions.

So – now more than ever – Storage Decisions Backup School with W. Curtis Preston is a required day of training and information gathering for anyone serious about backup and recovery. Backup School returns this year with all new content designed to address your key questions of 2010 - from the adoption of deduplication techniques in primary storage to the use of cloud storage for both backups and primary data to the viability of self-protecting storage that backs itself up. W. Curtis Preston discusses recent advancements in virtual server backup and other features of backup software that have arrived in the last year that you can use to you, and your environment’s, advantage.

Also, as in years past, while Preston shares proven strategies, tactics, and real-world examples that help you develop and institute best practices to help make your backup processes less difficult and time consuming, the abundant peer networking opportunities available at this seminar are equally as valuable. Learn from your peers’ experiences of what to do – and what to avoid – because every single attendee is a storage pro dealing with the same backup issues that you are.

Attendance for this seminar is FREE for qualified IT professionals, but seating is extremely limited. To claim your complimentary seat today, apply by calling Seminar Manager Annabelle Bozin at (781) 429-4155 or complete our quick online application.

Keynote Speaker

W. Curtis Preston; Mr. Backup
W. Curtis Preston (a.k.a. "Mr. Backup") has been singularly focused on data backup and recovery for more than 15 years. From starting as a backup admin at a $35 billion-dollar credit card company to being one of the most sought-after consultants, writers and speakers in this space, it's hard to find someone more focused on recovering lost data. He is the webmaster of BackupCentral.com, the author of hundreds of articles, and the books "Backup and Recovery" and "Using SANs and NAS.

US Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 am Registration and Breakfast - Exhibit Area is open

9:00 - 9:10 am Welcome/Introduction by Lindsay Mullen, Editorial Director, Storage Decisions

9:10 - 10:00 am W. Curtis Preston: "Optimizing Your Backup System"

10:00 - 10:30 am Vendor Showcase: Top backup technology providers present their latest products

10:30 - 11:15 am Break -- Exhibit area is open

11:15 am - 12:15 pm W. Curtis Preston: "Deduplication"

12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch -- Exhibit area is open

1:15 - 2:30 pm W. Curtis Preston: "Protecting Stored Data, Backing Up Virtualized Infrastructure & Remote Offices"

2:30 - 2:45 pm Q&A with Curtis Preston, plus a raffle for 2 gift checks for $100 each

2:45 pm Adjourn

UK Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 am Registration and Breakfast - Exhibit Area is open

10:00 - 10:10 am Welcome/Introduction by Lindsay Mullen, Editorial Director, Storage Decisions

10:10 - 11:00 am W. Curtis Preston

11:00 - 11:30 am Vendor Showcase: Top backup technology providers present their latest products

11:30 - 12:15 pm Break -- Exhibit area is open

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm W. Curtis Preston

1:15 - 2:15 pm Lunch -- Exhibit area is open

2:15 - 3:30 pm W. Curtis Preston

3:30 - 3:45 pm Q&A with Curtis Preston, plus a raffle for 2 gift checks for $100 each

3:45 pm Adjourn

Topics Include:

Why dedupe and traditional backup make such a good pair
The various types of dedupe, how redundant data is found, and where the dedupe processes actually run
Effectively using dedupe in your storage environment
Using the public cloud for backups
Data protection concerns in the cloud
Backing up virtual servers
Techniques for lowering storage costs
Storage and backup optimization
Self-protecting storage
And much more!

Why you should attend:

We understand that backup is not the most exciting part of your job and we know that it shouldn't be the most difficult part either. Preston will provide you with time-tested advice and techniques that will make backup easier. In addition to unfettered access to Preston, you will also be able to talk freely with SearchStorage.com editors, vendors from the top storage companies and peers from your area.

What you can expect:

In each seminar in this series, your morning starts out with a full buffet breakfast and ends with a giveaway from our event sponsors. The agenda includes time for Q&A, networking opportunities and tons of valuable information -- and you get it all for FREE.

Backup School London

UK
Since 2005, ‘Advanced Backup School’ has traveled across America and educated thousands of IT pros on how to better manage their backup strategy. Now W. Curtis Preston, the world’s leading expert on backup technology and practice, takes this popular seminar to London for the second time – with an all new agenda that highlights ways to innovate and improve your backup operations. Click here to register!
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Backup School at the Rosarium in Amsterdam

Netherlands
IT pros in the Netherlands struggle with the same backup headaches that face IT pros in the United States. Attend the free one-day seminar that has educated thousands of IT pros from New York to San Francisco since 2005 -- and learn how to make your backup processes easier and more reliable. Hear W. Curtis Preston preach both the backup basics and the newest innovations in backup technology and practice. Click here to register to sign up for an invaluable opportunity to check out this popular US event!
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Efficiënte data storage en veilige backup wordt steeds belangrijker, nu ook in Nederland! De sinds 2005 succesvolle Amerikaanse workshopserie heeft reeds duizenden van uw vakgenoten van New York tot San Francisco geleerd hoe zij backup processen makkelijker en betrouwbaarder kunnen maken.Leer van uw Amerikaanse collega’s en tackle uw grootste data opslag uitdaging in 1 dag! Onze internationale gastspreker W. Curtis Preston vertelt u alles over backup basics, de nieuwste innovaties en over praktische tips. Neem kosteloos deel aan deze eendaagse workshop, klik hier om te registreren voor dit exclusieve event!

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