This session will start by explaining the challenges of backing up and recovering virtual machines residing in a virtual infrastructure such as VMware, Microsoft's Virtual Server or Virtual Iron. Curtis will cover the pros and cons of several backup techniques that can be used to back up any virtual machines, including VM-based backup and consolebased backups. Curtis will conclude this hour by explaining several options that are specific to VMware, including VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) and commercial tools aimed at this market. This session will examine the various threats to your stored data--including your SAN, your backup system, your people and your tape--and what to do to protect from each type of threat.