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Energy Star storage, storage efficiency technologies ease power burden of data storage equipment
Energy Star storage list will make it easier to compare power usage of data storage equipment; meanwhile, storage efficiency technologies ease power burden. Feature
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Improve storage utilization rates with storage optimization, capacity reduction techniques
Learn how to improve storage utilization rates using storage optimization and capacity reduction technologies such as data deduplication, thin provisioning, analytics and storage resource management. FAQ
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An introduction to data compression
Learn the basics of data compression: how to do it, what data should be compressed, the differences between deduplication and compression, and how to define a compression ratio. FAQ
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Leverage existing network-attached storage and block storage for better data storage management
Learn data storage management practices to better leverage your existing NAS and block storage and improve access to both types of storage. FAQ
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Green storage essentials: Addressing power, cooling and space issues
This green storage guide provides storage pros with power-saving tips and storage efficiency metrics that address power, cooling and space issues in their storage infrastructure. E-Guide
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Tools and techniques for reducing your enterprise data storage footprint
Find out how storage managers can reduce their enterprise data management footprint. Learn about the importance of managing your data and the various tools for doing so, including data archiving, thin provisioning and data deduplication. FAQ
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Thin provisioning storage brings utilization and capacity benefits, but with a caveat
Thin provisioning storage can deliver capacity and utilization benefits to enterprise data storage environments, but it's been hobbled by concerns over capacity allocation overload and sluggish support from major vendors. Tutorial
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Improving storage utilization with thin provisioning
Investment company Maxim Group LLC uses FalconStor Software's Network Storage Server arrays to gain control of storage utilization, and clears capacity for data replication via thin provisioning. Feature
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Storage virtualization benefits: Increasing flexibility and utilization with virtualization
Our E-Guide will help storage professionals understand storage virtualization benefits and get started with their own storage virtualization project by providing purchasing tips, file virtualization best practices and more. E-Guide
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How to select a storage resource management (SRM) tool
SRM tools can help you evaluate and leverage your storage infrastructure. Learn the best practices for selecting an SRM tool and how SRM technology can reclaim orphaned storage. FAQ
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IBM GPFS, SSD combo shows promise for file management
IBM GPFS scan using Violin Memory solid-state arrays shows the effect solid-state drives (SSDs) and parallel processing can have on data storage performance. News | 25 Jul 2011
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Dell data storage plans pique customer interest
Dell customers want to know more about how the vendor will integrate primary data reduction, as well as NAS and common Compellent and EqualLogic management. News | 13 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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Thin provisioning driven by technology advances, best practices
Thin provisioning gaining in popularity as tech advances help alleviate de-allocation and reclamation issues; best practices ensure thin volumes remain thin. Article | 04 Jan 2011
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NetApp refreshes FAS storage arrays, adds SSDs and inline compression
NetApp adds FAS3200 midrange and FAS6200 enterprise storage arrays, support for solid state drives (SSDs) -- without automated tiering -- and inline compression. Article | 08 Nov 2010
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Data deduplication backup gets a few new twists
Arkeia Software gets into the data deduplication backup market with "progressive deduplication," while ExaGrid broadens its options for its deduplication disk appliance customers. Article | 20 Oct 2010
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EMC ships primary data reduction, FAST for solid-state drives (SSDs), unified management
EMC rolls out bevy of products previewed in May, including EMC FAST upgrade, Unisiphere and block compression for primary data reduction; promises native Fibre Channel over Ethernet by end of year. Article | 24 Aug 2010
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IBM buys Storwize for primary data compression
IBM completes long-rumored acquisition of Storwize, continuing the trend of major vendors adding primary data reduction technology to their storage platforms. Article | 29 Jul 2010
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Dell-Ocarina deal will alter landscape of primary storage deduplication
Dell's acquisition of Ocarina Networks will bring responses from other storage vendors looking to incorporate primary storage deduplication, as well as companies looking to supply that technology to major vendors. Article | 26 Jul 2010
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HP StoreOnce's first job is backup data deduplication
Hewlett-Packard has high hopes for its StoreOnce data deduplication software, but it faces stiff competition for Data Domain on the backup side; Dell also set to enter primary deduplication market. Article | 23 Jun 2010
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Primary storage deduplication options expanding
Primary storage dedupe seems to be on the rise as startups and major vendors extend the technology to arrays, appliances and solid-state storage. Tip
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Interest in data reduction methods needs to keep pace with data growth
Data reduction methods aren’t used as often as they should be, experts say. Find out how to utilize these techs in your firm. Tip
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Automated storage tiering strategy: Inter-array tiering
Learn about the different vendors that offer inter-array tiering in their products, and determine if it is the right automated storage tiering strategy for your environment. Tip
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Automated storage tiering options for your environment
Automated storage tiering (AST) is an integrated feature in many appliances, but there are several different options to choose from. Tip
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Storage thin provisioning benefits and challenges
Storage thin provisioning requires transparency into your storage environment and an understanding of how the technology works. We detail the benefits and challenges. Tip
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Understanding data deduplication for primary storage
When applying data deduplication to primary storage should you use inline deduplication or post-processing deduplication? What data selection criteria should you use when deciding to apply deduplication technology to your primary storage? Tip
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SRM tools: Choosing the right storage resource management tool for storage provisioning
SRM tools offer capacity reporting, including change management and chargeback, but can be pricey and complicated. Here's what you should know before you invest in SRM tools. Tip
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Data reduction solutions for your data backup plan in addition to data deduping
There are other data reduction solutions worth considering in addition to data deduping. Single-instance storage, data compression and data deletion are other options for reducing your data. Tip
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Performance metrics: Evaluating your data storage efficiency
Learn how performance metrics can evaluate the efficiency of your enterprise data storage resources in terms of capacity utilization, performance and data protection. Tip
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Tools for using your enterprise data storage resources more efficiently
These data storage technologies can help you run your storage infrastructure more efficiently by making better use of your already installed capacity. Here are some tips for effectively using these new data storage tools. Tip
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Calculator for disks per usable space or how much space from each disk
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How can I reclaim unused space?
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Performance of different NAS and SAN drives
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One system, two problems: Capacity and performance
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Should we use TSM and LTO-1 in an AIX environment?
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How much information is 350 terabytes?
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Trying to maximize throughput
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No easy formula to calculate storage capacity
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Eight warning signs you may need to consolidate your data
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Managing user quotas, a touchy subject
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automated storage tiering (AST)
Automated storage tiering (AST) is a storage software management feature that dynamically moves information between different disk types and RAID levels to meet space, performance and cost requirements. Definition
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Primary storage deduplication helps with VMs and virtual desktops
Primary storage deduplication can supply dramatic results with server virtual machine images and hosted virtual desktops, but can lead to lock-in. Podcast
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How to build an efficient data storage environment
Explore the areas you should consider when it comes to building an efficient data storage environment and learn the latest developments in storage efficiency tools. Podcast
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The differences between data deduplication technology for data backups and primary data storage
W. Curtis Preston discusses data deduplication technology for data backups vs. primary data storage in this expert video. Video
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Podcast: Data deduplication on primary storage
What should a storage administrator know before using data deduplication on primary storage? Eric Burgener, senior analyst and consultant at the Taneja Group, discusses the impact data deduplication on primary storage will have and the things to cons... Podcast
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Primary storage deduplication options expanding
Primary storage dedupe seems to be on the rise as startups and major vendors extend the technology to arrays, appliances and solid-state storage. Tip
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Primary storage deduplication helps with VMs and virtual desktops
Primary storage deduplication can supply dramatic results with server virtual machine images and hosted virtual desktops, but can lead to lock-in. Podcast
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Interest in data reduction methods needs to keep pace with data growth
Data reduction methods aren’t used as often as they should be, experts say. Find out how to utilize these techs in your firm. Tip
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IBM GPFS, SSD combo shows promise for file management
IBM GPFS scan using Violin Memory solid-state arrays shows the effect solid-state drives (SSDs) and parallel processing can have on data storage performance. News
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Automated storage tiering strategy: Inter-array tiering
Learn about the different vendors that offer inter-array tiering in their products, and determine if it is the right automated storage tiering strategy for your environment. Tip
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How to build an efficient data storage environment
Explore the areas you should consider when it comes to building an efficient data storage environment and learn the latest developments in storage efficiency tools. Podcast
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automated storage tiering (AST)
Automated storage tiering (AST) is a storage software management feature that dynamically moves information between different disk types and RAID levels to meet space, performance and cost requirements. Definition
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Automated storage tiering options for your environment
Automated storage tiering (AST) is an integrated feature in many appliances, but there are several different options to choose from. Tip
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Dell data storage plans pique customer interest
Dell customers want to know more about how the vendor will integrate primary data reduction, as well as NAS and common Compellent and EqualLogic management. 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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About Primary storage capacity optimization
Primary storage capacity optimization is pushing into the enterprise to help with massive data growth. Experts are questioning, however, if capacity optimization is ready for prime time.