Vlad-207446 (8/17/2015)
I have a better question.what if you go through all of this trouble and still need more space?
let say you know what you are doing, and before putting the request for new drive(s) to add you went through all the hoopla of cleaning the basement 🙂 and attic, and a kitchen sink. and yet still need more space.
Yet you are told by your CFO etc. that no way you have a budget. than what?
You explain the issue and provide evidence and facts to back your point up. Don't be snobbish or upset about it.
You acknowledge the cost requirements, but diminish them with your tone and word choices. Make cost comparisons to things that are not of critical business continuity.
Finally, point out that the business would benefit and continue to succeed if more data storage was purchased.
Present the facts.
Acknowledge and diminish.
Offer an amicable solution.
If that fails, hold them hostage with an ultimatum. "If we fail to provide this extra storage, our LOB application will cease to function and we'll all be laid off."