Throughout my career, DataKeeper is becoming the industry standard within “think tanks” and “water cooler” chatter, when it comes to Data Protection and Disaster Recovery. How about the great American pastime of baseball and its comparison to DataKeeper? Albeit I’m a huge fan of the sport, as these two things are seemingly unrelated, there are some similarities to be drawn upon.
Building a Winning Game Plan for Data Protection
First and foremost, both Baseball and DataKeeper require an acute “game plan”. In baseball, teams have practiced and devised a plan to outcompete their opponents in hopes of a victory. Similarly, DataKeeper requires a “thought-provoking” strategy to ensure data protection is leveraged and can be recovered should something catastrophic occur.
Secondly, teamwork remains paramount. Infielders, outfielders, managers, and the batboy each have a specific role to ensure the best chance of victory. With DataKeeper, multiple teams may be involved, e.g., Database Administrators, Infrastructure staff, Customer Experience/Support, Management, just to name a few. All should be thoroughly invested in effectively protecting and recovering data.
Where Baseball and DataKeeper Differ: The Stakes Are Higher in IT
There are some differences that can’t be overlooked. While losing a baseball game, especially if it’s the World Series, Game 7, the last inning, 2 outs, 3 balls – 2 strikes, can be a “bummer”, the stakes are much, much higher with DataKeeper. Losing data can have serious consequences for a business. While baseball players require a unique skill set of athleticism, DataKeeper is a solution that requires knowledge of Enterprise Systems and related processes.
In summary, while baseball and DataKeeper may seem totally different, there are some parallels we can draw upon in conclusion. Both require:
- Strategy
- Teamwork
- . . . and Expertise
Whether you’re a fan of baseball or an IT professional, it is evident that both require a level of skill and dedication to succeed.
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PLAY BALL . . .
Author: Gregory A. Tucker, Senior Product Support Engineer at SIOS
