File virtualization implementation

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	What are the pros and cons to file virtualization appliances? Which do you think is better and why? Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007 FAQ - All types of virtualization need to be transparent to the applications that are using services, transparent to the storage systems themselves and also transparent to management -- the last thing you want to do is increase ...

	How is file virtualization typically accomplished? What are the elements involved? Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007 FAQ - File virtualization actually involves a variety of services, including mirroring, replication, snapshots, point-in-time (PIT) copies, file system aggregation, data movement, archiving, HSM stubbing (sometimes called ILM) and ...

	How do NAS appliances and NAS heads play into file virtualization? Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007 FAQ - We have to be concerned with the definition of file virtualization. On one hand, we define it as a technology that...

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