Turn your data graveyard into a data garden: a survey of data archival strategies

Speaker: Brian Parks

Room: CC 203

Time: Sun 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Format: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A)

Difficulty: Introductory

Track: Security / Privacy

Additional Tags: Licensing & Governance

Presenter Location: In-person

Experience: umpteenth time speaking

At: anywhere

Description:

Systems come and systems go — but the data they leave behind often lingers. Some organizations face regulatory requirements to keep old data accessible, while others simply want historical reference material. But what should you *do* with all that aging information?

This talk surveys a wide range of data archival strategies, exploring both high‑level approaches and practical considerations without tying recommendations to specific tools. Attendees will learn how to think about long‑term retention, accessibility, compliance, and the tradeoffs between different archival models.

Whether your “data graveyard” is a few old servers or a sprawling legacy estate, this session will help you turn it into a well‑tended, intentional data garden.

Target Audience:

Anyone who deals with data