W. Curtis Preston, aka “Mr. Backup,” reveals shocking insights from the world of data recovery. From a million-tape archive stored in a football-field-sized facility to the critical need for reading backup data without vendor lock-in, this conversation uncovers the hidden struggles of IT professionals. We dive into ransomware recovery, AI’s role in backup solutions, and why tape storage is making a surprising comeback. Plus, Curtis introduces Libertas, a free tool that could change the game for legacy data recovery.
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