Big Data
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- Data storage optimization: The first step for data efficiencyFeature - Now that we've made storage, networks and servers more efficient by virtualizing them, it's time to focus on data storage optimization for greater data efficiency. Read storage industry expert and SearchStorage.com contributor Steve Duplessie for greater insight into today's virtualized environments.
- How is unstructured data affecting storage administrators and other staff?Feature - There is absolutely an effect. Additional data volume translates into...
- An introduction to data compressionFeature - Learn the basics of data compression: how to do it, what data should be compressed, the differences between deduplication and compression, and how to define a compression ratio.
- Move over cloud, big data is hereMagazine - With all the talk about cloud and big data, it’s hard to tell which comes first; but it just might be a cloud foundation that enables big data applications.
Primary storage capacity optimization from searchStorage.com
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Steady march toward storage virtualization
Magazine -Fifty-six percent of our readers have virtualized at least some of their installed storage. Those who have cite easier management of storage systems and data as a key benefit.
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The pros and cons of using data reduction systems
Feature -Analyst Stephen Foskett outlines the pros and cons of using data reduction systems to slim down your data center footprint.
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Jon Toigo's top tips on IOPS performance in the data center
Podcast -Jon Toigo suggests IOPS performance boosts through the use of SSD technology, automated storage tiering and virtualization components.
Data storage compliance and archiving from searchStorage.com
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Symantec aims Data Insight 3.0 at unstructured data management
News -Symantec representatives say Data Insight 3.0 can facilitate unstructured data management by showing who owns and can access file data.
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Quantum StorNext appliance line grows
News -The Quantum StorNext appliance family is adding more products, and targeting Big Data sets with new, pre-configured gateways and data storage subsystems for primary disk.
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 archiving best practices
Tip -With Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft Corp. made significant changes. Learn Microsoft Exchange 2010 archiving best practices in this tip.
Data management tools from searchStorage.com
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iWave Software adds quick provisioning to Storage Automator
News -iWave Software upgrades its Storage Automator software, adding the ability to automatically and quickly provision storage to the correct tier.
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Cloud storage for archiving
Magazine -Cloud archiving services can offer accessibility and data preservation at a fraction of the cost of building an on-site archive infrastructure.
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Dealing with big data: The storage implications
Magazine -Whether it’s defining “big data,” understanding Hadoop or assessing the impact of large data stores, storage pros need a clear understanding of the big data trend.
Data storage backup tools from searchStorage.com
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Virsto software adds support for XenDesktop VDI environments
News -Seeing its technology as a good fit for solving VDI storage woes, Virsto Software extends its support to Citrix Systems’ XenDesktop VDI environments.
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Week in review: Nirvanix completes new round of funding
News -In our week in review podcast, Senior News Director Dave Raffo talks about the week’s top storage news with Assistant Editor John Hilliard.
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Week in review: Hitachi's unified storage system; will EMC buy XtremIO?
News -In our week in review podcast, Executive Editor Ellen O’Brien talks about this week’s top storage news with Senior News Director Dave Raffo.
Tiered storage from searchStorage.com
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Jon Toigo's top tips on IOPS performance in the data center
Podcast -Jon Toigo suggests IOPS performance boosts through the use of SSD technology, automated storage tiering and virtualization components.
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Week in review podcast: Tegile launches hybrid SSD arrays, Starboard offers new storage system
News -Join SearchStorage.com Executive Editor Ellen O’Brien and Senior News Director Dave Raffo as they give you the inside scoop during our weekly podcast from TechTarget’s Storage Media Group.
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Tiered storage model becomes more sophisticated
Feature -Explore some of our popular content on the tiered storage model and tiered storage technologies such as automated storage and sub-LUN tiering.
Storage Management Strategies for the CIO