Best storage products of 2004
Our third annual Products of the Year presents 15 products that could transform the way you manage storage. The editors of Storage and SearchStorage.com, along with a panel of industry experts, selected these standout products based on innovation and value, among other criteria.

Inside ILM by James E. Geis
Information lifecycle management addresses the overall management of information from its creation to its demise. While full ILM applications aren't here yet, you can begin building an information management framework with the data lifecycle in mind.

Data determines the right disaster recovery by Marc Staimer
The key to cost-effective disaster recovery is first placing a value on data, and then selecting the appropriate data protection technologies. A mix-and-match approach can help you get the right disaster recovery without busting your budget.

SAN-in-a-box by Alan Radding
Small, self-contained SAN products allow remote offices and smaller companies to enjoy the benefits of sophisticated storage. These packages are relatively cheap, easy to deploy and require little attention. Scalability is a shortcoming, but buyers aren't worried.