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iSCSI storage: Rising profile in enterprise data centers
Learn why iSCSI storage is infiltrating enterprise data centers, get five best practices for implementing iSCSI SANs in a virtual server environment, and discover some implementation tips. Special Report
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iSCSI essentials: A practical guide to iSCSI storage
Our E-Guide will help data storage pros cut through the hype surrounding iSCSI storage by examining the infrastructure and security factors associated with iSCSI and weighing the benefits of iSCSI against Fibre Channel. E-Guide
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Managing Storage Networks Track (Chicago 2009)
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage Systems & Storage Management Track (Chicago 2009)
With spiraling capacities the norm, managing storage systems has become a challenging task. Traditional SRM tools are often adept on keeping tabs on the state of your storage infrastructure, but more focused applications are becoming increasingly ava... Storage Decisions
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Data storage management in virtual server environments
What are the pros and cons of Fibre Channel and iSCSI in virtual server environments? How does 10 GbE influence SAN management? Find out how users are evaluating iSCSI, the impact of server virtualization and listen to our podcast to determine your I... Special Report
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SAN and server virtualization management podcast
Learn how companies with virtual server environments are coping with data storage challenges. In this podcast, Jeff Boles, senior analyst at Taneja Group, talks about the pros and cons of Fibre Channel (FC) SAN and iSCSI SAN in virtualized environmen... FAQ
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Special Report: Direct-attached storage
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is thriving in the enterprise more than ever, and Exchange 2007 is the application leading the DAS revival. Tutorial
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage & Capacity Management Track (San Francisco 2008)
With spiraling capacities the norm, managing storage systems has become a challenging task. Traditional SRM tools are often adept on keeping tabs on the state of your storage infrastructure, but more focused applications are becoming increasingly ava... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage Systems & Networking Track (San Francisco 2008)
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class... Storage Decisions
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Fibre Channel tutorial: Fibre Channel SANs vs. iSCSI
Learn how to choose between Fibre Channel and iSCSI, buy an entry-level SAN, move from DAS to a SAN, troubleshoot SAN performance issues, and more. Learning Guide
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Nimble Storage upgrades hybrid flash for primary, secondary storage
Nimble Storage delivers its largest capacity hybrid flash iSCSI array with multi-level cell (MLC) SSDs and SATA drives. News | 03 Nov 2011
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Dot Hill beefs up entry-level SAN with 3 TB drives; other storage news
Dot Hill adds 3 TB drives, improves remote replication for AssuredSAN entry-level SAN; Symantec survey finds private/hybrid clouds hot topic for IT shops; more data storage news. News | 17 Jun 2011
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Dell execs talk scale-out NAS, data reduction, 3PAR, EMC
Dell storage chief Darren Thomas and other Dell execs discuss the company’s storage strategy, with plans for scale-out NAS, data optimization and where Compellent fits in the mix. News | 08 Jun 2011
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Overland Storage launches high-availability SnapSAN iSCSI SAN
Overland Storage rolls out its second SnapSAN iSCSI storage system, the SnapSAN 1000 with dual controllers for high available; array-based application is planned for future releases. Article | 26 Oct 2010
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AlphaStaff drops LeftHand for Compellent and SSDs, keeps iSCSI SAN
After outgrowing its Hewlett-Packard/LeftHand iSCSI SAN, HR outsourcing company AlphaStaff upgraded to a Compellent storage system and implemented solid state drives (SSDs) to reduce latency for its critical ERP database. Article | 30 Sep 2010
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HP adds iSCSI SAN virtual appliance for Hyper-V; more data storage news
HP adds iSCSI SAN virtual appliance for Microsoft Hyper-V; QNAP launches new NAS platform; BlueArc, DataDirect Networks combine for media workflow storage; and more data storage news. Article | 10 Sep 2010
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Coraid EtherDrive array targets cloud storage
Coraid offers largest EtherDrive storage system, based on ATA over Ethernet (AoE) protocol; adds REST capabilities for cloud storage implementation options. Article | 25 Aug 2010
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Nimble Storage prepares combo iSCSI SAN-data reduction backup system
Nimble Storage puts iSCSI storage for primary data and snapshot data protection for backup and disaster recovery in one system that uses SSDs and SATA disk for storage tiers. Article | 15 Jul 2010
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Server virtualization ignites SAN project for explosives firm
After implementing Microsoft Hyper-V server virtualization project, explosives company Austin Powder picks FalconStor NSS iSCSI SAN to improve efficiencies. Article | 12 Jul 2010
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Double-Take Flex for HPC brings iSCSI SAN boot to HPC Server
Double-Take Software offers Flex for HPC, a diskless iSCSI SAN boot solution for Microsoft's HPC Server R2 that includes an iSCSI target and iSCSI provider. Article | 25 Jun 2010
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How to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a crash course in how to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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Getting started with an iSCSI storage system: An iSCSI primer
A lot of SMBs are realizing that iSCSI is a good fit for them. Find out what you need to get started with your first iSCSI storage system. Tip
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Implementing iSCSI storage in a VMware environment
Learn best practices on implementing iSCSI storage in your VMware environment and how to get the maximum performance and reliability from iSCSI data stores. Tip
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How to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance
Read this tip to learn about how to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance and learn other iSCSI SAN troubleshooting tips. Tip
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Incorporating an iSCSI storage system into your Ethernet network
iSCSI storage systems have many benefits for SMBs. Here's what you need to know before incorporating iSCSI into your existing Ethernet network. Tip
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Choosing a SAN technology: Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI
In part three of our series, we examine several misconceptions about FC vs. ISCSI SANs and how to choose the right SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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iSCSI storage area networks explained
In part two of our series, we examine the features of an iSCSI SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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The anatomy of a SAN: Fibre Channel SAN explained
In part one of our series, we examine the features of a Fibre Channel SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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iSCSI in VMware environments: Best practices
Learn why you should treat iSCSI as a storage network, consider using only software initiators in iSCSi and why VMware vSphere 4 is a perfect fit for iSCSI. Tip
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Factors to consider when implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Learn the differences between implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI, the costs of upgrading to FCoE and more. Tip
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iSCSI storage: How to leverage RAID and ensure server uptime
Learn how RAID can be used with iSCSI storage, as well as how iSCSI storage systems can be configured for high availability to eliminate single points of failure. Ask the Expert
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How many servers can a SAN accommodate?
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "How many servers can a SAN accommodate?" Ask the Expert
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NAS vs. PC-based file server
Business continuity expert Pierre Dorion discusses NAS vs. a PC-based file server. Ask the Expert
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FC-AL topology in a SAN environment
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the FC-AL topology in a SAN environment. Ask the Expert
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SAN security benefits
SAN expert Greg Schulz discusses the security benefits of SAN technology. Ask the Expert
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Networked storage vs. direct attached storage
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the benefits of networked storage to a reader. Ask the Expert
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Hard zoning vs. soft zoning
SAN expert Greg Schulz explains the difference between hard and soft zoning. Ask the Expert
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Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop or switched disk?
Storage expert Greg Schulz offers advice to a reader considering buying high-end storage from two different vendors -- one uses Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop technology and one uses a switched-disk interface. Ask the Expert
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iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP: How do they stack up?
iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP are compared in this Q&A. Ask the Expert
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Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?
Storage expert Chris Poelker outlines WWN basics in order to answer the question: "Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?" Ask the Expert
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LUN zoning
LUN zoning is a method of configuring SAN fabric to match logical unit numbers (LUNs) to the proper servers. As a rule, end devices such as hosts can only see and access storage within their zone. Limiting access in this way improves security and all... Definition
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LUN masking
LUN masking is a further constraint added to zoning, subdividing access to the port so that only LUNs authorized to access a specific server can access the corresponding port. Definition
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storage area network (SAN)
A storage area network (SAN) is a high-speed special-purpose network (or subnetwork) that interconnects different kinds of data storage devices with associated data servers on behalf of a larger network of users. (Continued...) Word
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iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
iSCSI is Internet SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), an Internet Protocol (IP)-based storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities, developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)... (Continued) Word
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host bus adapter (HBA)
A host bus adapter (HBA) is a circuit board and/or integrated circuit device that provides input/output (I/O) processing and physical connectivity between a server and a storage device. Word
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IP storage
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iFCP (Internet Fibre Channel Protocol)
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IPI (Intelligent Peripheral Interface)
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LUN zoning
LUN zoning is a method of configuring SAN fabric to match logical unit numbers (LUNs) to the proper servers. As a rule, end devices such as hosts can only see and access storage within their zone. Limiting access in this way improves security and all... Definition
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Nimble Storage upgrades hybrid flash for primary, secondary storage
Nimble Storage delivers its largest capacity hybrid flash iSCSI array with multi-level cell (MLC) SSDs and SATA drives. News
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How to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a crash course in how to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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Dot Hill beefs up entry-level SAN with 3 TB drives; other storage news
Dot Hill adds 3 TB drives, improves remote replication for AssuredSAN entry-level SAN; Symantec survey finds private/hybrid clouds hot topic for IT shops; more data storage news. News
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Dell execs talk scale-out NAS, data reduction, 3PAR, EMC
Dell storage chief Darren Thomas and other Dell execs discuss the company’s storage strategy, with plans for scale-out NAS, data optimization and where Compellent fits in the mix. News
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LUN masking
LUN masking is a further constraint added to zoning, subdividing access to the port so that only LUNs authorized to access a specific server can access the corresponding port. Definition
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Getting started with an iSCSI storage system: An iSCSI primer
A lot of SMBs are realizing that iSCSI is a good fit for them. Find out what you need to get started with your first iSCSI storage system. Tip
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Implementing iSCSI storage in a VMware environment
Learn best practices on implementing iSCSI storage in your VMware environment and how to get the maximum performance and reliability from iSCSI data stores. Tip
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How to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance
Read this tip to learn about how to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance and learn other iSCSI SAN troubleshooting tips. Tip
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Overland Storage launches high-availability SnapSAN iSCSI SAN
Overland Storage rolls out its second SnapSAN iSCSI storage system, the SnapSAN 1000 with dual controllers for high available; array-based application is planned for future releases. Article
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About ISCSI SAN
ISCSI SANs carry SCSI commands and storage traffic over existing IP networks, which translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management -- not to mention giving Fibre Channel SANs tougher competition. Find the latest news and resources on this popular SAN topic.