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File virtualization addresses the proliferation of NAS and file servers. Find the latest news and information surrounding NAS virtualization on this topic page.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (10) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (9) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (7) , DEFINITIONS (3) , MAGAZINE CONTENT (18)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 10
Users choose Caringo CAS over clustered NAS for nearline storage
SearchStorage.com | 13 May 2008
ARTICLE - Some users are deploying Caringo's CAStor CAS software instead of clustered NAS systems for nearline storage.
Reldata gateway solves user's NAS puzzle
SearchStorage.com | 08 May 2008
ARTICLE - Managed service provider Yellow Fiber Networks finds Reldata's approach to file system performance the answer to a customer's demanding NAS requirements.
Brocade moves file virtualization in-band
SearchStorage.com | 18 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - A new appliance from Brocade automates data migration and manages NAS systems at the file level.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 9
Top 5 NAS tips of 2007
Submitted By: SearchStorage.com Editors | 29 Nov 2007
TIP - Here are the top 5 NAS tips of 2007, based on our readers' interest. This list covers topics such as file virtualization, NAS aggregators and more.
Are there any problems or issues involved in 'backing out' of file virtualization? If so, what steps can users take to minimize their headaches?
Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007
FAQ: - Removing virtualization can be highly disruptive to file servers and NAS platforms, but it really depends on what you're using virtualization for...
Are there any practical limits to file virtualization or caveats to be aware of?
Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007
FAQ: - Scalability is a huge issue to consider. There are many ways to view scalability. For example, you might increase the number of storage systems or NAS filers in the environment...
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 7
Like a DNS server, file virtualization saves time for storage admins
Carol Sliwa, Contributor | 22 Apr 2008
SPECIAL REPORT - File virtualization products can help storage administrators deal with NAS sprawl, replicate data, migrate files between servers and manage storage utilization policies.
File virtualization special report
21 Apr 2008
SPECIAL REPORTS - As NAS systems proliferate, their lack of central management makes it hard to access files on NAS-connected storage. That's why file virtualization products are getting popular.
High-performance NAS Special Report
25 Jan 2008
SPECIAL REPORTS - A new generation of high-performance NAS systems promises to overcome past limitations, bringing SAN-type features and capabilities to file-based storage.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 3
network-attached storage
30 Apr 2003
WORD - Network-attached storage (NAS) is hard disk storage that is set up with its own network address rather than being attached to the department computer that is serving applications to a network's workstation users. By removing ...
file virtualization
25 Jun 2007
WORD - File virtualization is the creation of an abstraction layer between file servers and the clients that access those file servers. Once deployed, the file virtualization layer manages files and file systems across servers, ...
storage virtualization
06 Jul 2004
WORD - Virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple network storage devices into what appears to be a single storage device that is managed from a central console. Storage virtualization is commonly used in a ...
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  MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 18
Storage Bin 2.0: Virtualization challenges
Storage Magazine | 10 Dec 2007
COLUMNS - Some of the biggest challenges in the data center revolve around backing up and recovering data in a virtual machine environment.
Best Practices: Viewing virtualization from every angle
Storage Magazine | 10 Dec 2007
COLUMNS - Virtualization can be a tricky technology for storage managers who need to apply traditional standards while navigating new obstacles. But it's prudent to embrace it now so the storage team can enjoy the same benefits that ...
Rein in NAS with file virtualization
Storage Magazine | 10 Mar 2007
FEATURES - NAS filers have sprung up largely unchecked in many companies, creating major management headaches and forcing companies to reevaluate how they handle this critical piece of storage infrastructure. File virtualization ...
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