Topic: Data Center Technology

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Who’s Attacking You?

  Presented by Critical Insight

One of the most common questions from IT Leaders and Executives is: Who would attack our organization and why?

In this panel discussion, we’ll examine the most common cyberattack perpetrators and their methods. From hostile Nation-States to teenagers to some threat actors you might not expect. We will discuss the methods these attackers are using to gain access to your networks, be it unpatched systems, newly found zero days, as well as other avenues into your network. Also covered will be the intent of these attacks, whether it is to steal your intellectual property, extort your cryptocurrency, or to disrupt your operation to meet strategic goals. Most importantly, we will discuss how to tell the difference, and how to protect yourself.

[1 CPE] Have We Reached the End of the “Internet Frontier”?

  Presented by Tonaquint Data Center

Join Tonaquint Network Engineer, Matt Holzwarth, for a discussion on what’s left to conquer in our globally connected world.

Matt Holzwarth has been in the IT field professionally for over 15 years and has extensive experience in Windows Domain environments, Windows Operating Systems (Server and Workstation), MAC OS (Server and Workstation), Linux (Primarily Ubuntu), Routing and Switching (Primarily Cisco, Mikrotik Router OS, and Ubiquiti EdgeMax), vmWare, Wireless WAN and LAN technologies, VPN’s (IPSEC, L2tp, EOIP, Psudowire, and PPTP), VLANs, and much more.

[1 CPE] Migrating to a Multi-Cloud Environment: A Non-idealistic Approach

  Presented by Cerium Networks

Multi-Cloud. A new buzzword? Or a path of digital transformation on which many have unknowingly already embarked?

During this session, we will explore the definition of “Multi-Cloud”, the maturity level of various providers – including your private cloud(s), and the competencies required to manage mission-critical applications in these cloud(s). We will review multiple migration and consumption models as well as business outcomes. The move to Multi-Cloud deployment is a strategy generally explored for greater efficiency, greater flexibility, and reduced complexity. However, these deployments often include increased compliance and security requirements, potentially additional cost, and certainly a new skill set which may not exist within your organization. We will explore these topics and more in our discussion on migrating a data center to a Multi-Cloud environment.

[1 CPE] Data Protection Predictions for 2021

  Presented by Druva

Phil Goodwin, Research Director at IDC, joins W. Curtis Preston, Druva’s Chief Technical Evangelist, for a discussion on key trends and developments expected from the world of cloud data backup and prediction in 2021.

Curtis Preston is an expert in backup & recovery systems; a space he has been working in since 1993. He has written four books on the subject, the fourth of which is Modern Data Protection from O’Reilly. It was published in May 2021. He is the host of the Restore It All podcast, and the founder and webmaster of backupcentral.com, a website dedicated to backup and recovery.

One Company’s Journey to a Modern Data Center Environment

  Presented by Structured

When the facilities team at a healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest announced to the IT team that they were undertaking a campus remodel project and they needed the on-prem data center for office space, the IT team quickly sprang into action to find a new home for their DR environment. From learning of this management decision, to performing a due diligence assessment of their ability to use a DRaaS solution, into an RFI and RFP process, and coming to agreement on a contract, this was one of the most rigorous evaluation projects the company has undertaken. This presentation will describe that journey of evaluation and discovery, including the rest of the story which describes the onboarding process and challenges faced along the way. Craig Rhodes is an experienced professional actively engaged with various clients providing Data Center and Program Management consulting services.

One Company’s Journey to a Modern Data Center Environment

  Presented by Structured

When the facilities team at a healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest announced to the IT team that they were undertaking a campus remodel project and they needed the on-prem data center for office space, the IT team quickly sprang into action to find a new home for their DR environment. From learning of this management decision, to performing a due diligence assessment of their ability to use a DRaaS solution, into an RFI and RFP process, and coming to agreement on a contract, this was one of the most rigorous evaluation projects the company has undertaken. This presentation will describe that journey of evaluation and discovery, including the rest of the story which describes the onboarding process and challenges faced along the way. Craig Rhodes is an experienced professional actively engaged with various clients providing Data Center and Program Management consulting services.

One Company’s Journey to a Modern Data Center Environment

  Presented by Structured

When the facilities team at a healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest announced to the IT team that they were undertaking a campus remodel project and they needed the on-prem data center for office space, the IT team quickly sprang into action to find a new home for their DR environment. From learning of this management decision, to performing a due diligence assessment of their ability to use a DRaaS solution, into an RFI and RFP process, and coming to agreement on a contract, this was one of the most rigorous evaluation projects the company has undertaken. This presentation will describe that journey of evaluation and discovery, including the rest of the story which describes the onboarding process and challenges faced along the way. Craig Rhodes is an experienced professional actively engaged with various clients providing Data Center and Program Management consulting services.

One Company’s Journey to a Modern Data Center Environment

  Presented by Structured

When the facilities team at a healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest announced to the IT team that they were undertaking a campus remodel project and they needed the on-prem data center for office space, the IT team quickly sprang into action to find a new home for their DR environment. From learning of this management decision, to performing a due diligence assessment of their ability to use a DRaaS solution, into an RFI and RFP process, and coming to agreement on a contract, this was one of the most rigorous evaluation projects the company has undertaken. This presentation will describe that journey of evaluation and discovery, including the rest of the story which describes the onboarding process and challenges faced along the way. Craig Rhodes is an experienced professional actively engaged with various clients providing Data Center and Program Management consulting services.

Network & Security Architectures of the Future

  Presented by Fortinet

This will be a talk focused on examining data center and enterprise architectures of the future. Where do existing products and features fall within data center or enterprise designs? Where do hybrid clouds fit in? How will Cybersecurity products and offerings continue to evolve?

One Company’s Journey to a Modern Data Center

  Presented by Structured

Are you dissatisfied with your current data center strategy and know you need to make a change? If so, you are not alone. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 80% of enterprise on-premises data centers will be shuttered. Get ready for a mountain of migration activity and attend this session. In addition to covering some best practices and important considerations, we will present a case study of one company’s journey to a modern data center environment.