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standalone dump
A standalone dump is the copying of the contents of computer main storage (random access memory) to another storage device, usually for the purpose of debugging a programming problem.31 Aug 2005
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Compliance becomes best practice -- everywhere
Compliance policies are now driving data retention decisions even in unregulated businesses, analysts say.31 Aug 2005
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Storage Clips: QLogic to sell controller business
QLogic plans to sell controller business to Marvell; DataCore and emBoot partner for iSCSI; Brocade improves SAN school.31 Aug 2005
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Storage area network quiz
It's all about the storage area network (SAN) -- man. The more you know, the easier it is. Take our SAN quiz and find out where you stand as a SAN guru.30 Aug 2005
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Storage Clips: FileNet takes compliance on the road
FileNet announced the launch of a "mock trial" tour to demonstrate the consequences of noncompliance.30 Aug 2005
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Understanding snapshots and point-in-time copies
This tip details how to perform time-based snapshots and point-in-time data protection, how these techniques differ and appropriate uses for each. (This tip is part of our Storage 101 tip series....30 Aug 2005
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Does EMC's ILM strategy really solve complexity?
EMC is pushing ILM hard -- but what is the company really selling?30 Aug 2005
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Oracle replication for failover
This advice explains the process of replicating Oracle data between a primary and secondary site.30 Aug 2005
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Column: Does EMC's ILM strategy really solve complexity?
EMC is pushing ILM hard -- but what is the company really selling?30 Aug 2005
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EMC Celerra: virtual file system vs. file system group?
A virtual file system allows you to consolidate multiple individual file systems within Celerra to a single namespace. File system groups are logical entities without the single namespace.30 Aug 2005
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User seeks damages over IBM DS8000 crash
Post Denmark, the national postal service in Denmark, is seeking financial compensation from IBM after a crash froze its DS8000 storage arrays for almost a week.29 Aug 2005
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Storage Clips: StorageTek, Deloitte team for compliance
StorageTek and Deloitte partner for compliance; Permabit upgrades Permeon; Plasmon improves UDO for compliance.29 Aug 2005
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Fast Guide: Disaster recovery
The first steps in DR planning are always the hardest to take, but it doesn't have to be that way. From DR planning and design to strategies and cost, our Fast Guide: Disaster recovery will help yo...29 Aug 2005
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IPI (Intelligent Peripheral Interface)
IPI (Intelligent Peripheral Interface) is a high-bandwidth interface between a computer and a hard disk or a tape device.25 Aug 2005
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cache
A cache (pronounced CASH) is a place to store something temporarily.25 Aug 2005
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Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or SATA)
Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment or SATA) is a new standard for connecting hard drives into computer systems. As its name implies, SATA is based on serial signaling technology, unl...25 Aug 2005
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host bus adapter (HBA)
A host bus adapter (HBA) is a circuit board and/or integrated circuit device that provides input/output (I/O) processing and physical connectivity between a server and a storage device.25 Aug 2005
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archive
An archive is a collection of computer files that have been packaged together for backup, to transport to some other location, for saving away from the computer so that more hard disk storage can b...25 Aug 2005
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Storage Clips: IBM pushes storage with new server
IBM claims its new X3 server will offer better performance for remote offices and storage applications.25 Aug 2005
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IBM DS8000 bug shuts down users like clockwork
A bug in the form of a timer built into the firmware of IBM's DS8000 storage array spontaneously shuts down the system every 49 days, users report.25 Aug 2005
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