Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
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How to troubleshoot your LUN
LUN issues are difficult to diagnose, because they usually arise from specific features of a specific system's hardware and software.
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Managing disks on Itanium-based server
Learn how to install server clusters on GPT disks in Windows 2003 Server.
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Bye, bye RAID?
The storage game has undergone a radical change, with storage hardware and software now being transformed into a networked information service.
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Exchange backups: Tape vs. CDP
Depending on your environment, traditional tape backup products may not be sufficient to achieve your overall messaging service objectives.
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Pros and cons of remote mirroring
Remote mirroring takes place over MAN or WAN distances. It's usually between storage arrays or storage appliances, and can be synchronous or asynchronous.
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Switch partitions gain steam
If you're looking to consolidate SANs, without giving up the benefits of keeping your sites physically separate, the new switch partitioning capabilities might be for you.
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RAID levels: Learn about RAID 50
RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for higher reliability and data transfer capabilities. Learn more about this RAID level in this short educational tip.
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Replication for high availability
When it comes to replication, there are solutions available for every taste and budget.
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Does the midrange belong to iSCSI
Think iSCSI's got the SMB segment sewn up? Think again.
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Disk-based backup for SAN and NAS
Disk-as-disk backups involve using disk drives behaving as disk drives -- the disks aren't pretending to be tape.
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Checklist: Fight these storage fires
Learn how to identify storage events and resolve them programmatically.
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Checklist: How to set up HBAs
Host bus adapters are one of the most time-consuming parts of a SAN to install.
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Expand your SAN: No-sweat SAN design
Despite vendors' efforts to simplify SAN implementation and management, they remain difficult to build, maintain and manage.
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Stars align for remote replication
Remote replication is here at last, thanks to cheaper disk and new technologies.
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When to choose tape
Find out when to skip new, higher-priced technologies and stick with tape.
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Storage encryption
The issue of encrypting stored information is surfacing again. However, using storage encryption technologies presents some challenges.
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Is modular SRM right for you?
The modular SRM model allows IT operations to selectively deploy SRM solutions, in order to target the major storage pain points.
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Effective DR in five steps
The following steps can help your organization prepare for recovering from a disaster.
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How to choose the best SAN or LAN switch
Looking to buy a SAN or LAN switch? Here are key questions to ask before you make a product choice.
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RAID-10: Two great RAIDs
Learn about the differences between RAID1+0 and RAID0+1.
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Overcoming flash-based storage limitations
Storage expert Jon Toigo explains why flash storage isn't a cure-all and how users can avoid some of the downfalls associated with the technology.
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How to maximize tiered storage efficiency
Storage expert Jon Toigo explains how to effectively use storage tiering to boost efficiency and ultimately cut storage costs.
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Will erasure coding replace RAID?
Learn why the reliability of RAID technologies could be related to the increased use of erasure coding by both new and established storage vendors.
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PowerShell tutorial: Managing Windows Storage Spaces
This PowerShell tutorial shows users how to fully interact with Windows Storage Spaces, which will help them script the storage provisioning process.