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Data storage optimization: The first step for data efficiency
Now that we've made storage, networks and servers more efficient by virtualizing them, it's time to focus on data storage optimization for greater data efficiency. Read storage industry expert and SearchStorage.com contributor Steve Duplessie for gre... Column
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NetApp dedupe users reduce primary storage needs for VMware VMDK files
Early adopters of NetApp dedupe technology for primary storage note substantial disk capacity savings with VMware VMDK files; say performance hit is minimal. User stories
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Data reduction methods for primary storage: Vendor push impacts market
Data reduction methods such as deduplication and data compression have bigger impact on primary storage in wake of Dell, IBM acquisitions of startups specializing in data reduction techniques. Feature
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Data storage optimization techniques for primary storage gain foothold
Learn why data storage optimization techniques such as deduplication and compression are gaining ground with vendors, and how users are implementing data reduction methods in primary storage. Special Report
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Improving storage efficiency in data storage equipment a complex task, but getting easier
The process of improving the storage efficiency and power consumption of data storage equipment is a complicated one, with a variety of factors to consider. Special Report
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Reduce storage power consumption via higher IOPS and capacity per watt
Boost IOPS and capacity per watt to reduce storage power consumption; powering off disk drives and reducing data may not be enough to reduce power, cooling. FAQ
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Disk spin-down: Power savings with a catch
Disk spin-down and MAID can reduce power consumption, but spin-up latency and time-outs are drawbacks. Read about one firm's experience with disk spin-down. Feature
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SAS and SATA, solid-state storage lower data center power consumption
Learn why energy-efficient disk such as SAS and SATA will take on a greater role and lower data center power consumption, and why solid-state storage can be cost-effective. Feature
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Data reduction techniques for better storage efficiency
Improve storage efficiency through data reduction techniques and capacity optimization using data deduplication, compression, snapshots and thin provisioning. Feature
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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