Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• How can storage arrays take advantage of vSphere VVOLs?

  Virtual Volumes allow storage features to be provisioned to VMs, but the available feature set depends on the hardware.  Continue Reading

• How can I best provision storage for virtual servers?

  When it comes to provisioning storage for virtual machines, techniques such as golden images and thin provisioning are key.  Continue Reading

• What do I need to know about implementing vSphere VVOLs?

  VSphere VVOLs are making a splash in the storage market. Taneja Group expert Tom Fenton answers questions regarding updates to firmware and software.  Continue Reading

• What are some key considerations for VM data protection?

  In physical environments data protection often means restoring an entire system, but using the same methodology for virtual servers is inefficient.  Continue Reading

• What storage problems can vSphere Virtual Volumes solve?

  VSphere VVOLs allow virtual administrators to self-provision a pool of storage as they see fit.  Continue Reading

• What are protocol endpoints in vSphere VVOLs and how do they work?

  VMware's new VVOLs feature allows storage functionality to be distributed on a per-VM basis. Protocol endpoints are integral to proper allocation.  Continue Reading

• When will NVM Express flash drives appear in laptops and desktops?

  NVM Express flash drives promise capacity and throughput, but there are some factors limiting adoption of the technology.  Continue Reading

• Can I improve VM performance with flash tiering?

  Physical RAM and flash storage are traditional ways to improve VM performance. But the addition of mixed flash holds promise.  Continue Reading

• Are data reduction techniques essential in VDI environments?

  Data reduction techniques can help shrink your storage footprint and costs. Here are some guidelines for incorporating these approaches into your VDI environment.  Continue Reading

• Should I use an all-flash or hybrid array for my virtual desktop environment?

  Taneja Group's Tom Fenton weighs the benefits and drawbacks of using hybrid and all-flash arrays for storage in this expert answer.  Continue Reading

• How can I simplify storage allocation for virtual desktops?

  Find out the easiest methods of allocating storage for a virtual desktop infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Should flash storage be used for backup performance?

  Adding a high-speed flash storage tier to secondary storage can increase backup performance  Continue Reading

• When will 3-D NAND products hit the market?

  Vendors are increasing production of 3-D NAND-based chips. Learn how chip developments can cut costs.  Continue Reading

• Do customer-managed data encryption keys work with sync and share?

  Most sync-and-share products encrypt data, but a growing number of vendors are handing data encryption key management over to customers.  Continue Reading

• Is data sovereignty affected by my cloud provider’s location?

  If your cloud provider stores your data outside of your country, does it mean you still need to follow local laws?  Continue Reading