Storage Management Strategies for the CIOFAQs:File Virtualization FAQ
Frequently asked questions-File Virtualization FAQ
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File virtualization basics:
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Who should be using file virtualization, and for what apps or environments?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - Again, the problem with file virtualization is very similar to those found in block environments...
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What are the benefits of file virtualization? Can't you just add more file servers?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - NAS is often a Catch-22. The value proposition of NAS has been its transparency and ease of use...
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What is file virtualization? How does it differ from block storage, and global/clustered namespace?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - There's a lot of confusion around file virtualization, and virtualization in general, because...
File virtualization implementation:
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How is file virtualization typically accomplished? What are the elements involved?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - File virtualization actually involves a variety of services, including mirroring, replication, snapshots, point-in-time (PIT) copies, file system aggregation, data movement, archiving, HSM stubbing (sometimes called ILM) and data abstraction across...
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What are the pros and cons to file virtualization appliances? Which do you think is better and why?
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FAQ - All types of virtualization need to be transparent to the applications that are using services, transparent to the storage systems themselves and also transparent to management -- the last thing you want to do is increase your management workload...
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How do NAS appliances and NAS heads play into file virtualization?
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FAQ - We have to be concerned with the definition of file virtualization. On one hand, we define it as a technology that...
File virtualization limitations:
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How do HSM and ILM differ from file virtualization and data movement?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - Find out if file virtualization includes HSM capabilities and if file virtualization encompasses ILM.
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Are there any practical limits to file virtualization or caveats to be aware of?
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FAQ - Scalability is a huge issue to consider. There are many ways to view scalability. For example, you might increase the number of storage systems or NAS filers in the environment...
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Are there any problems involved in 'backing out' of file virtualization?
(presented by SearchVirtualStorage.com)
FAQ - Removing virtualization can be highly disruptive to file servers and NAS platforms, but it really depends on what you're using virtualization for...