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- Understanding data movement in Tier 0 storage
  
  Knowing how SSD tiering software works will help storage managers match data access characteristics of applications.
- EMC sees bright future for hybrid SSD, cloud models
  
  When it comes to flash technology and storage clouds, EMC is counting on hybrid SSD and public-private cloud models to shine.
- Pure Storage unveils FlashArray upgrade, customers
  
  Solid-state storage startup Pure Storage goes GA with its FlashArrays, upgrades software and reveals customers in its limited access program.
Virtual Storage
- Vblock architecture gains new configuration; VCE integrates EMC data protection apps
  
  At EMC World 2012 in Las Vegas, VCE announces a new Vblock architecture package, the Series 700 Model LX, as well as integration with EMC’s Avamar, Data Domain and RecoverPoint products.
- vSphere file systems: VMFS 5 plus VMFS vs. NFS
  
  Learn what makes VMFS unique among file systems, what VMFS 5 brings to the table and how to configure it. Plus, get info on VMFS vs. NFS.
- Atlantis Computing unveils Atlantis ILIO Diskless VDI 3.2; more news
  
  In virtual storage news, Atlantis launches ILIO Diskless VDI 3.2, and Tiger Technology releases storage clustering software cluStore.
CloudStorage
- Syncplicity customers hope for enterprise cloud file sharing features from EMC
  
  Syncplicity customers say they welcome EMC’s acquisition of the online file sharing vendor, although they’re watching EMC’s pricing plans.
- Public cloud architecture, TwinStrata help one company avoid upgrade
  
  TwinStrata’s CloudArray public cloud architecture helped the Russell Lands development company avoid an expensive storage upgrade.
- Creating a private cloud environment offers cost savings, scalability
  
  Creating a private cloud can bring cost savings, scalability and self-service, but the transformation may involve moving to object storage.
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- Financial firm replicates way to lower recovery time objective
  
  Financial services firm overhauls data protection to meet recover time objectives and recovery point objectives.
- Recovery planning inches forward, according to recent DR research
  
  This tip examines several examples of DR research from independent sources and DR vendors.
- Leverage government cybersecurity programs
  
  This tip examines some key government cybersecurity initiatives and their relevance to the private sector.
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- EMC Data Domain backup – addition by subtraction?
  
  EMC rolls out bigger, faster Data Domain system, discontinues separate global dedupe and archiving products, and adds tape support for Avamar.
- SAN backup and recovery
  
  Moving data can complicate your backup efforts. In this tip, you’ll learn backup goals for SAN environments and backup methods to achieve those goals.
- Execs talk Backup Exec 2012, integrated appliances at Symantec Vision
  
  Our senior news director Dave Raffo attended Symantec Vision last week, and we have compiled his reporting for your convenience.
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- Syncplicity customers hope for enterprise cloud file sharing features from EMC
  
  Syncplicity customers say they welcome EMC’s acquisition of the online file sharing vendor, although they’re watching EMC’s pricing plans.
- Vblock architecture gains new configuration; VCE integrates EMC data protection apps
  
  At EMC World 2012 in Las Vegas, VCE announces a new Vblock architecture package, the Series 700 Model LX, as well as integration with EMC’s Avamar, Data Domain and RecoverPoint products.
- Public cloud architecture, TwinStrata help one company avoid upgrade
  
  TwinStrata’s CloudArray public cloud architecture helped the Russell Lands development company avoid an expensive storage upgrade.
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- Selling customers on enterprise cloud backup services benefits
  
  To sell enterprise cloud backup services, storage VARs and MSPs need to focus on the business benefits -- mainly, risk mitigation and cost reduction -- rather than the technology itself.
- Distributor Condre offers Caringo object storage software; more news
  
  In our channel news roundup, object storage provider Caringo partners with distributor Condre for object storage, Active Archive Alliance launches a VAR certification program, and more news.
- Financial firm replicates way to lower recovery time objective
  
  Headlines: Financial services firm overhauls data protection to meet recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives.

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