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Brien Posey explains the benefits of using the VHDX format and provides step-by-step video instructions on how to convert VHD files to VHDX files.
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IT expert Brien Posey discusses five fundamental ideas storage professionals must understand when dealing with LUN management.
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Learn what expert Brien Posey has to say to storage administrators about five questions they have about LUN storage in their environments.
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In this video webcast, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey gives an in-depth explanation of Windows Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012.

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