Advanced Operations and Troubleshooting
Americas Session
17 June 2026 at 12:00pm CST (UTC-6)
Take your RackWare expertise to the next level. This advanced technical training is designed for engineers and architects ready to master the granular configurations and complex recovery logic required for enterprise-grade resilience and seamless large-scale migrations.
What You Will Learn
Build upon your foundational knowledge to execute high-precision workflows and advanced data protection strategies:
Advanced Source Preparation
Master the critical pre-requisites for Windows and Linux hosts, including anti-virus exclusions, SSH hardening, and specific permission sets to ensure first-time success.
Storage & Snapshot Management
Calculate and configure the precise disk space required for source snapshots to prevent bottlenecks during sync cycles.
Complex Wave Planning
Utilize advanced wave file headers to manage metadata and orchestrate sophisticated Migration and DR maneuvers for large-scale environments.
Advanced DR & Policy Logic
Architect robust RPO/RTO policies and define custom backup and retention schedules tailored to specific business continuity requirements.
Precision Recovery Operations
Gain hands-on expertise in executing granular file-level restores and full host restorations from point-in-time snapshots.
Who Should Attend
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This session is intended for those who have completed the Intro to RackWare course or possess equivalent field experience:
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Lead Cloud Engineers and Senior Solution Architects
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Infrastructure Lead and Continuity Planners
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MSPs planning or managing complex, multicloud DR environments
Program Benefits
Minimize Deployment Friction
Eliminate common configuration errors by mastering advanced pre-requisite checklists.
Enhance Operational Resilience
Implement sophisticated RPO/RTO policies that align with strict enterprise Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Granular Data Control
Move beyond full-system failover to master specific file and host-level restoration techniques.
Scale with Confidence
Leverage advanced wave planning to automate and manage increasingly complex cloud topologies.
Your Instructor
David Giosso
Principal Solutions Architect
David Giosso is the Principal Solutions Architect at RackWare, Inc., where he serves as a trusted technical leader specializing in enterprise cloud transformation. With over 20 years of experience, David brings a solid foundation in virtualization technologies along with a networking background in core routing and switching, complemented by deep expertise in hybrid cloud environments. He plays a pivotal role in guiding customers through the design and implementation of robust disaster recovery strategies, as well as facilitating seamless workload migrations across platforms.