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QUESTION POSED ON: 17 September 2004
I work in IT for a midsize company, and I wear many hats. How much storage expertise do I need to have?

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You need to have some. Remember your company data is crucial, and how you protect it, provide access to it and allow for business growth is a critical element for a company. If you don't have some expertise in handling storage, many of the decisions will be ad hoc and may not be optimal or may be downright risky. Additionally, you might be backed into a corner due to past decisions when faced with expanding operations or other requirements. We recommend getting some amount of storage education through specialized classes. Beware vendor sponsored seminars, however, because you will not get an independent view.


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