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Using a colocation data center for disaster recovery
Find out what the benefits of a colocation data center are and what criteria you should follow when choosing a colocation facility. FAQ
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Understanding cloud storage technology: Definitions, deployment and implementation challenges
This four-part series on cloud storage covers the various forms of cloud storage, how early adopters are deploying the technology, and the next phase of innovation and adoption. Special Report
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Management/Executive Track (Chicago 2009)
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- a... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Management/Executive Track (San Francisco 2008)
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- a... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Executive/Management Track (New York 2008)
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- a... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Executive/Management Track (Chicago 2008)
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- a... Storage Decisions
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Recognize the warning signs of a bad VAR
Not all relationships are as productive as they could be. The effects of changing business conditions, market forces and internal management decisions can eventually deteriorate a relationship between a VAR and client. Businesses must recognize the t... Managing your VAR
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VAR selection requires careful evaluation
Choosing a VAR is hardly a perfect science. There are many VARs to choose from -- each with their own unique portfolio of products and range of technical expertise. The trick is to do your homework and investigate potential VARs before making a forma... Managing your VAR
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Use leverage to sweeten the deal with your VAR
Engaging a VAR isn't difficult, but getting the very best value for your money can be tricky unless you understand your key leverage points. Whether you're looking at your very first VAR engagement, or have been using VARs for years, this article off... Managing your VAR
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Are value-added resellers (VARs) an SMB's best friend?
If SMBs do the right research, a VAR, or channel partner, can often provide the IT assistance they need. Article | 12 Jul 2010
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Storage resource management services offer visibility and optimization advice
Storage resource management (SRM) services offer capacity planning and monitoring tools. Products include Unisys Storage Resource Analysis (SRA), GlassHouse Technologies Optics for Storage and SANpulse Technologies SAN Blueprint. Article | 02 Apr 2010
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Nasuni Filer offers cloud storage gateway for NAS
Nasuni Filer virtual appliance automatically caches files at a user's local site, while bulk of user's NAS capacity is maintained by a cloud storage service provider. Article | 09 Feb 2010
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Panasas clustered NAS and Amazon S3 cloud data storage help e-Learning provider
E-Learning provider Connect for Education uses combination of on-premise clustered NAS and Amazon S3 cloud data storage to optimize performance, cost and data protection. Article | 08 Feb 2010
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Cloud data backup management: Users see new options for cloud storage administration
Data storage administrators are see new cloud backup management improvements. New tools, Web-based consoles and increased backup reporting capabilities create improving options for managing cloud data backup, but technology varies greatly by vendor. Article | 15 Jan 2010
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Cloud storage: Not everyone thinks the future is bright for clouds
Concerns about data availability, security, performance and data migration threaten the long-term viability of cloud storage. Article | 08 Jan 2010
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Internal private cloud storage makes its way into larger enterprises
Internal clouds can help consolidate, virtualize and standardize storage in the data center, but it's not always clear how they're different from traditional storage networks. Article | 07 Jan 2010
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External cloud storage appeals to smaller firms, but large enterprises remain cautious
External clouds hosted outside of an organization's enterprise data center provide storage resources for smaller businesses and Web companies without IT expertise. Article | 06 Jan 2010
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Evolving cloud storage market has users weighing their enterprise data storage options
This series takes an in-depth look at the evolving concepts of cloud storage and all of its subtypes, such as internal, external, private and public clouds. Article | 05 Jan 2010
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Symantec offers subscription-priced Storage Foundation for Amazon cloud storage
Symantec is offering a version of Storage Foundation for managing Amazon's storage attached to its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) hosts, along with a similar version of Endpoint Protection. Article | 09 Dec 2009
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Choosing a disaster recovery service provider for SMBs
Many SMBs often turn to outside help for disaster recovery planning. Learn about the pros and cons of disaster recover service providers in this collection of tips. Tip
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Hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning
Learn about the differences between hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning in this tip. Tip
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Cloud storage pricing revealed: Hidden costs include data migration and access fees
Learn more about the hidden costs of cloud storage, including data migration costs, storage and access fees, portable device handling fees and more. Tip
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Cloud storage pricing: The cost of a hypothetical month of cloud data storage
Check out this hypothetical cloud data storage scenario for insight into the monthly charges for an organization to store and access data in the cloud. Tip
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Is cloud data storage right for your IT infrastructure?
When evaluating cloud storage for your IT infrastructure, it's important to determine the performance levels applications can tolerate, how users interact with data and the types of availability and security SLAs potential cloud storage providers can... Tip
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Is cloud data backup service right for your organization?
Learn about the pros and cons of cloud data backup technology and if it's a good choice for your organization. Tip
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Archiving data to cloud storage: How to choose the right cloud storage provider
Before archiving data to the cloud, learn the five questions you should ask to ensure that your choice of a public or private cloud storage provider will meet your requirements. Tip
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What you need in a disaster recovery (DR) plan
Recent reports indicate that as many as half of all SMBs lack a business continuity (BC) or disaster recovery (DR) plan. This tip provides a list of items that companies often discover missing in their disaster recovery plans, policies, procedures an... Tip
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Storage compatibility: Be sure your equipment works together
Ensuring compatibility between storage products can be tricky. This tip outlines eight things you need to consider when integrating a new storage product into your environment. Tip
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Five reasons to outsource your SAN
This tip discusses how storage service providers' business model has changed since the dot-com era and how outsourcing your data storage needs may help you save money. Tip
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Offsite vs. onsite storage
Storage expert Greg Schulz discusses offsite vs. onsite storage. Ask the Expert
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EMC DMX vs. Centera
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question regarding EMC DMX vs. Centera storage devices. Ask the Expert
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Outsourcing storage management
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Help selecting a storage solution provider
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Taking price into consideration
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Managed storage services
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SSPs and bandwidith
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Outsourcing storage
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MozyEnterprise
MozyEnterprise is EMC's subscription-based online data backup service for business. (Continued...) Word
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Storage as a Service (SaaS)
Storage as a Service (SaaS) is a business model in which third-party providers rent space on their storage to end users that lack the capital budget and/or technical personnel to implement and maintain their own storage infrastructure. Word
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carrier hotel (colocation center)
A carrier hotel, also called a colocation center, is a secure physical site or building where data communications media converge and are interconnected... (Continued) Word
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storage service provider (SSP)
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Choosing a disaster recovery service provider for SMBs
Many SMBs often turn to outside help for disaster recovery planning. Learn about the pros and cons of disaster recover service providers in this collection of tips. Tip
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Hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning
Learn about the differences between hot sites and cold sites in disaster recovery planning in this tip. Tip
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Using a colocation data center for disaster recovery
Find out what the benefits of a colocation data center are and what criteria you should follow when choosing a colocation facility. FAQ
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Are value-added resellers (VARs) an SMB's best friend?
If SMBs do the right research, a VAR, or channel partner, can often provide the IT assistance they need. Article
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Storage resource management services offer visibility and optimization advice
Storage resource management (SRM) services offer capacity planning and monitoring tools. Products include Unisys Storage Resource Analysis (SRA), GlassHouse Technologies Optics for Storage and SANpulse Technologies SAN Blueprint. Article
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Nasuni Filer offers cloud storage gateway for NAS
Nasuni Filer virtual appliance automatically caches files at a user's local site, while bulk of user's NAS capacity is maintained by a cloud storage service provider. Article
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Panasas clustered NAS and Amazon S3 cloud data storage help e-Learning provider
E-Learning provider Connect for Education uses combination of on-premise clustered NAS and Amazon S3 cloud data storage to optimize performance, cost and data protection. Article
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Cloud storage pricing revealed: Hidden costs include data migration and access fees
Learn more about the hidden costs of cloud storage, including data migration costs, storage and access fees, portable device handling fees and more. Tip
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Cloud storage pricing: The cost of a hypothetical month of cloud data storage
Check out this hypothetical cloud data storage scenario for insight into the monthly charges for an organization to store and access data in the cloud. Tip
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Cloud data backup management: Users see new options for cloud storage administration
Data storage administrators are see new cloud backup management improvements. New tools, Web-based consoles and increased backup reporting capabilities create improving options for managing cloud data backup, but technology varies greatly by vendor. Article
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About Outsourced storage and storage service providers
Outsourced storage and using storage service providers are strategic considerations for any organization. In this topics section, find the latest information and resources.