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Will .NET server make Windows storage friendly?
by David Braue
Here's how the next version of Windows will change storage managers' lives.

Storage managers plan more SANs
by Mark Schlack and Karen Bannan
Our extensive survey of 2003 spending plans documents continuing networked storage growth and selective adoption of new technology.

Where hard drives are headed
by Eric Knorr
Bigger used to be better, but get ready for smaller, faster.

What's the best network storage for databases?
by Marc Farley
Conventional wisdom says SANs, but that depends what you're doing with your database.

The price of independence
by David Braue
As storage has become more strategic, so has the need for focused professionals. Here's how some companies are working that out.

Your worst nightmares ... and how to avoid them
by Jon William Toigo
It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your data is?

Managing a SAN the old-fashioned way
by Benjamin Kuo
With automation largely a fantasy, you'll need to know how to do it the hard way.

Windows backup: avoid the landmines
by W. Curtis Preston
Backing up in Windows may be tricky, but there are shortcuts.

Tools, Trends & Analysis

Tape Spins Right Round
by Alex Barrett
Tape vendors continue to put out products at dizzying speeds.

Standard Procedure
by Alex Barrett
10G Ethernet Leads, 10G Fibre Channel Follows.

InfiniBand Marches on Despite Intel Retreat
by Alex Barrett
Intel has put the brakes on some of its InfiniBand activities.

ASK THE EXPERT:
by Randy Kerns
Why doesn't my mail client software create a lock for e-mail files if it's reading it off a NAS device? Which non-EMC NAS devices provide a gateway to connect to an EMC Symmetrix SAN?

Centralized Storage No Fad

Definition
by Alex Barrett
FCIP & iFCP

Solid State Disk: Coming Soon to a SAN Near You
by Alex Barrett
It's commonplace to find disk subsystems and tape drives on the SAN, but that's not always the case for solid state disk (SSD).

USB Drives Make Small Work of Large File Transfers
The market has seen a flood of small plug-and-play USB storage devices that have ample capacity.

Will disk replace tape?
by Alex Barrett

Taxonomy of Storage Management Software Providers
There's no lack of vendors who will sell you tools to help you regain control of your storage resources.

Are You a SAN Guru?
by Alex Barrett
Take these sample exam questions to see if you could pass SNIA's FC certification programs.

Virtualization Inside!
by Alex Barrett
Users attracted by the promise of virtualization can now get some of the benefits without getting their hands dirty.

Storage Industry Index
June wasn't a great month for the stock market, and it was even worse for our index.

By the Numbers

With SANs, Street Price Bears Little Resemblance to List
If you're not getting deep discounts on your storage networking equipment, you need to hone your bargaining skills.

Columns

Editorial
by Mark Schlack
Don't sell yourself short.

Behind The Firewall
R.I.P. Cereva ... IBM's shark attack ... Brocade's 12000 woes ... CNT, the world's biggest VAR?

Snapshot
How many array vendors are in your shop?

Integration
by Stephen Foskett
Introducing new technology to your department isn't as easy as it sounds.

Best Practices
by Darryl Brooks
Avoiding failure in the SAN is easy - back your switch up.

Storage Bin
by Steve Duplessie
Where in the world is iSCSI?

Careers
by Rich Friedman
Many companies are reorganizing their IT departments, creating new jobs.

The Real Deal
LTO drive prices drop 7%

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