The process of implementing tiered storage can be organized into four main steps: Discovery, data classification, storage bucket design and moving the data. This session from Storage Decisions Las Vegas 2006, outlines successful approaches to these four steps, illustrated with real-world examples and case studies. It also includes tips and tricks, and pitfalls to watch out for.

However, before you can move ahead with these four steps, you need to sell your plan to management - and to the data owners. This session provides a sample business case, and practical advice on how to get moving.