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storage hypervisor
A storage hypervisor, also called software-defined storage, is a marketing term for software that allows storage to be controlled centrally in a storage pool regardless of what hardware the storage is located on. Definition
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Denver Broncos score with NetApp filers for primary storage
By purchasing two FAS2240s from NetApp, the Denver Broncos' small IT staff was able to improve manageability, performance and scalability. News
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Manufacturing NAND flash chips
NAND flash chips are made in fabrication plants known as fabs. Market oversupply or undersupply can cause manufacturers to alter production plans. Ask the Expert
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PowerShell tutorial: Managing Windows Storage Spaces
This PowerShell tutorial shows users how to fully interact with Windows Storage Spaces, which will help them script the storage provisioning process. Tip
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capacity sprawl
Capacity sprawl, in a storage context, is a situation in which multiple, under-utilized or badly managed storage media occupy more overall space than can be justified by actual need. Definition
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shared storage
Shared storage is a medium accessible by all of the subscribers in a network, intended for file storage and allowing simultaneous access by multiple subscribers without the need to duplicate files to their computers. Definition
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I/O contention (input/output contention)
I/O contention (input/output contention), occurs when virtual machines compete for I/O resources because there is a limited storage bandwidth. Definition
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Vblock vs. Flexpod: Comparing integrated stacks
Explore definitions, product comparisons and market statistics to understand and determine which integrated stack is right for your environment. Guide
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Increase capacity and performance without a rip-and-replace approach
Marc Staimer of Dragon Slayer Consulting outlines six technologies that increase capacity and performance without invalidating your current hardware. Video
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Windows Server 2012: New features explained
Learn about the most important new features in Windows Server 2012 with explanations of each and reviews from storage experts. Guide
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