Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
- Christopher Poelker is the vice president of enterprise solutions at Falconstor Software. Prior to working at Falconstor he was a storage architect at Hitachi Data Systems. Also, Chris has worked as a lead storage architect/senior systems architect for Compaq Computer, Inc., in New York. While at Compaq, Chris built the sales/service engagement model for Compaq StorageWorks, and trained most of the company's VAR's, Channel's and Compaq ES/PS contacts on StorageWorks. Chris' certifications include: MCSE, MCT (Microsoft Trainer), MASE (Compaq Master ASE Storage Architect), and A+ certified (PC Technician).
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Contributions from Christopher Poelker
- Is it time to consolidate your data?
- DVDs may be best bet for long-term data backup
- A seven-step approach to data replication -- Part 2
- Mixing Fibre SANs with fiber IP networks
- The doctor is in: A six-step prescription for SAN backup
- A seven-step approach to data replication -- Part 1
- How many operating systems can a SAN handle?
- What's the purpose of gatekeeper volumes in EMC Symmetrix?
- How many HBA adapters are required in a SAN environment for backup and restore policies?
- Creating and allocating storage as needed
- The best way to identify SAN partition settings
- What to do when trying to connect SAN to separate IP networks
- Using an Oracle DB in a SAN environment
- How to split a single fabric SAN and provide a fully redundant solution
- The art of adding LUNs
- 2003 SAN predictions: Rules-based storage management and smart software -- Part 2
- 2003 SAN predictions: Rules-based storage management and smart software -- Part 1
- The inherent dangers in relying solely on LUN masking
- Five backup options to consider when implementing a SAN/NAS solution - Part 2
- Making sure your HBAs and switches are supported and certified