Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
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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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Optimizing enterprise data storage capacity and performance to reduce your data footprint
Data footprint constraints are not limited to physical space. There are also availability, capacity, power, cooling and other constraints in enterprise storage that need to be addressed with storage systems that provide both enhanced performance and ... Tip
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Is data deduplication right for your primary storage infrastructure?
What are the requirements of deduplicating primary storage? Find out what to do before undertaking a primary deduplication project and the vendor options for primary dedupe. Tip
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How to select a storage automation product
Features to look for include a configuration management database with a scalable data collection mechanism, operationally focused reporting, a service portal and task automation. Tip
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Pros and cons of storage capacity management tools
Learn what storage capacity management tools can and can't do by looking at the operational problems they're attempting to solve. Tip
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Five ways to get faster restores
Never forget that backups don't mean a thing if you can't restore your data. In a rapid-paced environment, a slow restore might not be an option. Rick Cook outlines how to get faster restores. Tip
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Balance costs and demands for proper storage allocation
Effective storage acquisition requires a clear understanding of your applications' I/O, storage capacity, service and availability requirements. This tip details how to balance costs and demands for proper storage allocation based upon your needs and... Tip
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Five tips for forecasting storage resource needs
Here are five ways to forecast your storage resource needs more accurately. Tip
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Replication for high availability
When it comes to replication, there are solutions available for every taste and budget. Tip
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SD2003: Get the most from your storage network
In his keynote address at Storage Decisions 2003, Nick Allen, vice president and research director at Gartner, Inc., told attendees how to get more from their SANs. Tip