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Data storage startups: 10 emerging vendors worth watching
The best of today’s storage startups stand out in the areas of solid-state storage, cloud storage, virtualization and SAN/NAS. Slideshow
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Unified storage systems showdown: NetApp FAS vs. EMC VNX
We compare EMC's VNX and NetApp's FAS series unified storage systems in terms of data services, autotiering and clustering. Find out what analysts and vendor reps think. Feature
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Isilon scale-out NAS helps production company manage 250 TB
Isilon scale-out NAS helps NY-based creative production company meet the demanding data storage needs of media, entertainment and retail customers. Feature
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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 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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EMC World 2010 Boston: Cloud computing, data backup and storage management
EMC World 2010 Boston highlighted cloud computing, data backup and data storage management. Check out our coverage to learn about new product announcements, upgrades to the Clariion and Celerra offerings and EMC's plans around private storage clouds ... Special Report
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Service-level agreement (SLA) negotiation: Defining service-level objectives
Learn how to negotiate a service-level agreement (SLA) and define service-level objectives, the importance of metrics and how a cloud storage service-level agreement works. FAQ
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Data backup and recovery software best practices: A tutorial
Learn about data backup and recovery software best practices in our collection of tutorials. Learn EMC NetWorker, Symantec Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Linux, and open-source data backup best practices. Tutorial
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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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EMC’s Tucci looks at data storage trends, spending forecast
EMC CEO Joe Tucci predicts storage spending will outgrow lackluster IT spending in 2012 despite global financial woes and hard drive shortages. News | 25 Jan 2012
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Top data storage acquisitions: SSD technology in demand
In 2011, data storage acquisitions highlighted the demand for SSD technology and continued innovation in the industry. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Data storage industry preview 2012: Rise of SSDs and clarity for cloud
Our 2012 data storage industry preview: flash and virtualization on the rise, NetApp and Dell in the hot seat, EMC prepares for life after Tucci. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Top 10 storage trends in 2011: solid-state technology, cloud, big data make a mark
Solid-state technology was a common theme in news stories covering storage trends in 2011, but cloud storage, VM backup and big data each gained their share of attention. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Panzura embraces object-based storage partners, other storage news
Cloud storage gateway startup Panzura adds support for object-based storage from Scality, AmpliStor and OpenStack; Atlantis Computing ILIO supports Hyper-V; more data storage news. News | 16 Dec 2011
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DataCore monitors virtualized storage in MS Systems Center, other news
DataCore SANsymphony-V combines with Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager Pack to keep an eye on virtualized storage assets; Red Hat pushes Gluster-based storage; more news. News | 09 Dec 2011
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STEC improves SSD endurance in ZeusIOPS, other data storage news
STEC bumps up SSD endurance to 33 PB with latest ZeusIOPS drive, HP adds midrange Windows-based NAS, ArcMail delivers new cloud storage gateway and more data storage news. News | 02 Dec 2011
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Symantec leaves Huawei Symantec joint venture, other data storage news
Huawei buys out its Huawei Symantec joint venture partner, storage startup NexGen gets $10 million in funding, Penguin adds Dot Hill for HPC storage and more news. News | 18 Nov 2011
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NetApp, Cloudera combine for Hadoop storage cluster, more storage news
NetApp partners with Cloudera for Hadoop storage cluster, Scale Computing add scale-out storage nodes, ATTO expands HBA platform and more data storage news. News | 11 Nov 2011
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EMC upgrades Kazeon litigation support software, more storage news
EMC expands support for its SourceOne eDiscovery – Kazeon 4.6 litigation support software; Fujitsu makes Eternus high-end system a modular array; and more data storage news. News | 04 Nov 2011
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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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The importance of Symantec's OpenStorage Technology in backup today
Learn about why Symantec's OpenStorage Technology (OST) and its role in backup and recovery today. Tip
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Building a private storage cloud: Essential components
A NAS cluster, commodity servers and an object/metadata management layer are just some of the essential components needed to build your own private storage cloud. Tip
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How to forge the perfect relationship with your enterprise storage vendor
You want your storage problems solved, you want to save money, and you want to see storage solutions work as advertised. The vendor sales representative wants your business. So why are good business relationships in the storage arena so rare? Tip
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D2D2T a nice compromise in disk vs. tape debate
Tape is no longer synonymous with backup, but don't count it out just yet. Many of the current disk-based backup offerings still rely heavily on the old standby. Tip
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Five steps to a more efficient storage shop
The New Year presents an opportunity for storage managers and administrators to clean up their acts. Tip
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Is the blush off the storage rose?
The current state of the storage market may be bad news for vendors, but it could be good news for consumers who are looking to outfox vendor lock-in strategies. Tip
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Oracle's rose-colored grid vision
If you're like most Oracle customers, you've heard about the potential benefits of grid computing. Industry analysts weigh in on whether it's wise to jump to grid or sit tight. Tip
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SD2003: Rate the disk vendors panel
Attendees to the Storage Decisions 'Rate the disk vendor' session heard some common refrains from panelists as they gathered to dissect the state of the disk vendor market. Tip
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SD2003: Rate the switch vendors
At Storage Decisions 2003, one panel on rating the vendors became somewhat vocal. Panelists involved in "Rating the [Fibre Channel] switch vendors" were decidedly critical. Tip
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Which is the best platform for a storage subsystem management tool?
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Moving Oracle DBs from HDS to EMC
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Who makes 19-inch racks?
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EMC Symmetrix data migration
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Hardware-based replication for HP arrays?
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Does Veritas NetBackup support BCV backup?
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Pros and cons of LTO vendors
Pierre Dorion details the benefits and drawbacks of LTO vendors. Ask the Expert
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Getting information from NAS vendors
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Does Microsoft Backup have file size limits?
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The difference between Veritas Volume Replicator and Storage Replicator
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Storage Networking Industry Association
The Storage Networking Industry Association, also known as SNIA, is a nonprofit trade group that promotes standards and technologies for the storage industry and offers education services, technical work groups and certifications for IT professionals... Definition
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Week in review podcast: EMC offers VFCache PCIe flash card, more news
Listen to the top storage headlines of the week from TechTarget's Storage Media Group, starting with a discussion around EMC's release of the VFCache PCIe flash card. Podcast
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2012 kick-off podcast: Our data storage forecast, plus more news
Listen to the top industry headlines of the week, as well as our editors' thoughts about the trends of 2011 and their data storage forecast for 2012. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: Dell revenue dips with recent changes
Listen to the top headlines of the week from the Storage Media Group, beginning with a discussion surrounding a drop in Dell revenue. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: NexGen Storage releases virtual machine system
Listen to the top headlines of the week from the Storage Media Group, beginning with news of NexGen Storage releasing a virtual machine storage system. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: EMC acquisitions strategy aims at Big Data; more headlines
Listen to the top headlines of the week from the Storage Media Group, starting with news of EMC’s plan to aim its acquisitions strategy at Big Data over mainstream storage. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: Dell-EMC relationship ends; more headlines
Listen to the top headlines of the week from the Storage Media Group, beginning with news that the Dell-EMC relationship of 10 years is coming to an end. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: New IBM Storwize array released; more headlines
Listen to the top headlines of the week from the Storage Media Group, starting with the release of the IBM Storwize v7000 unified storage array. Podcast
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Week in review podcast: EMC offers VFCache PCIe flash card, more news
Listen to the top storage headlines of the week from TechTarget's Storage Media Group, starting with a discussion around EMC's release of the VFCache PCIe flash card. Podcast
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EMC’s Tucci looks at data storage trends, spending forecast
EMC CEO Joe Tucci predicts storage spending will outgrow lackluster IT spending in 2012 despite global financial woes and hard drive shortages. News
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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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2012 kick-off podcast: Our data storage forecast, plus more news
Listen to the top industry headlines of the week, as well as our editors' thoughts about the trends of 2011 and their data storage forecast for 2012. Podcast
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Top data storage acquisitions: SSD technology in demand
In 2011, data storage acquisitions highlighted the demand for SSD technology and continued innovation in the industry. News
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Data storage industry preview 2012: Rise of SSDs and clarity for cloud
Our 2012 data storage industry preview: flash and virtualization on the rise, NetApp and Dell in the hot seat, EMC prepares for life after Tucci. News
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Top 10 storage trends in 2011: solid-state technology, cloud, big data make a mark
Solid-state technology was a common theme in news stories covering storage trends in 2011, but cloud storage, VM backup and big data each gained their share of attention. News
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Panzura embraces object-based storage partners, other storage news
Cloud storage gateway startup Panzura adds support for object-based storage from Scality, AmpliStor and OpenStack; Atlantis Computing ILIO supports Hyper-V; more data storage news. News
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DataCore monitors virtualized storage in MS Systems Center, other news
DataCore SANsymphony-V combines with Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager Pack to keep an eye on virtualized storage assets; Red Hat pushes Gluster-based storage; more news. News
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STEC improves SSD endurance in ZeusIOPS, other data storage news
STEC bumps up SSD endurance to 33 PB with latest ZeusIOPS drive, HP adds midrange Windows-based NAS, ArcMail delivers new cloud storage gateway and more data storage news. News
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