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Tape price hikes looming
In the coming months, expect to pay more for tape cartridges.31 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: HDS first to resell McData i10K
HDS said it will resell McData's new i10K Backbone Director; Emulex simplifies HBA installation for Windows.31 Jan 2005
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Intelligent Switches: Practical or hype?
How should storage managers plan for intelligent switches and what products are available today? Jerome Wendt breaks through the hype and answers these questions.31 Jan 2005
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Dual-port SATA for higher iSCSI reliability
iSCSI SANS are less reliable than FC SANS, but implementing one with an FC-like architecture and levels of redundancy removes most of the reliability concerns about iSCSI.28 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: Veritas Q4 profit falls, revenue rises
Veritas, Exabyte, Adaptec report financial results; Arkeia launches data protection program.28 Jan 2005
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Take back the power from resellers
When I talk to users, the subject of how they bought their storage gear always comes up. I've found that many IT departments -- particularly at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) – ofte...28 Jan 2005
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NetApp charges for Oracle data integrity
SnapValidator software adds an extra level of checking to avoid data-overwriting for users running Oracle databases on NetApp filers. But it'll cost you.28 Jan 2005
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Over-provisioning a thing of the past
Vendors see thin provisioning catching on as a way to allocate physical capacity on an as-needed basis.27 Jan 2005
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Ministry loses faith in EMC Clariion
Burdened by service fees, Joyce Meyer Ministries dumped its two Clariion arrays and is now praising the joys of self-management with Magnitude arrays from Xiotech.26 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: NetApp tightens integration with Oracle
NetApp introduces SnapValidator software to support data integrity of Oracle database; BlueArc CTO quits; NTP Software develops compliance software.26 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: Atto adds CommVault, Danz to VTL
Summary: Atto has integrated backup software from CommVault and Danz into its Virtual Tape Library; LightSand launches SAN gateway for SMBs; EqualLogic wins bank account.26 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: Brocade CEO Greg Reyes steps down
Brocade names former Rhapsody CEO as new chief replacing Greg Reyes; Sanrad upgrades iSCSI V-Switch; NSI announces $7M in funding.25 Jan 2005
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Strategic Vendor Series: Network Appliance
NetApp is placing its bet on grid storage, Linux and iSCSI for 2005. Will it be lucky?25 Jan 2005
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HDS offers EMC users extra functionality
Buy a TagmaStore, virtualize all your EMC storage and get new features, proposes HDS. But be aware that you are then locked into Hitachi, analysts say.24 Jan 2005
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Storage Clips: IBM launches records management service
Code-named "Blue SOX", IBM's new service offers a Web-based repository for records management. Overland adds software to disk backup app; LSI Logic announces design wins for SAS.24 Jan 2005
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Retailers struggle with data growth
Dealing with growth, keeping costs down and planning ahead for seasonal spikes are the challenges for IT managers in retail.21 Jan 2005
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Message to our readers on site redesign
You'll notice our site has a new look and feel. Let us explain the changes.21 Jan 2005
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Thin provisioning slims storage volumes
Manual provisioning of storage is a source of tension between storage and application folks, and contributes to the poor capacity utilization that persists in many SANs.20 Jan 2005
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Sun develops Centera competitor
It's late to the party, but Sun is hoping its next-generation archiving system, code-named Honeycomb, will help it claw back market share.20 Jan 2005
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Checklist: How to stretch backup windows on a budget
It's fairly easy to finish backups quickly. Less easy is staying within your backup window without going over-budget.20 Jan 2005
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