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Storage skills more valuable than ever

Our 2012 storage salary survey finds that despite tough times—growing capacities, shrinking budgets and long hours—data storage professionals are making more money than ever.
When I grow up I want to be a … disk whisperer

Do we really need data scientists to parse our way through all that big data, or will programmers and engineers and admins handle things OK?
2011 salary survey: Pay rises despite tight budgets

Our 2011 salary survey finds pay up slightly, with data stores managed and dedicated storage experience important cards to hold in the wage game.
Salary survey: Storage pros’ pay still on the rise

Even with an economy that’s stubbornly stuck in neutral, data storage professionals’ paychecks reflect modest yet welcome increases.

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Users attempt shift to dedicated storage division

Users know they should be giving serious thought to either setting up a storage division within their IT organization or at least dedicating an IT pro to storage, but it's a lot easier said than done. Article
Storage growth continues, creates staff shortages

The storage market will continue to grow, particularly in the networking and management segments, but staffing has not kept pace with the demand leaving departments scrambling for help. Article
Storage pros get certified, but doubt its worth

The push is on to get storage pros certified, but some IT pros say they're not convinced the ability to pass a test proves much of anything. Article
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Jon waxes eloquent about June grads, IT oracles and the never-ending quest of the bean counters for ROI. Tip
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Common tasks for a storage administrator

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Retain your staff if you outsource

Ideas to follow when your are considering outsourcing some or all of your storage. Tip

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