April 2011
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April 29, 2011
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Apr'11
Mellanox launches InfiniBand/Ethernet data center switch, other storage news
Mellanox launches switch with InfiniBand and Ethernet in same chassis; Nirvanix provides data migration between storage clouds; OCZ adds SSD. Continue Reading
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April 28, 2011
28
Apr'11
TwinStrata expands cloud storage gateway hardware, software
TwinStrata expands its hybrid cloud storage gateways with a solid state drive (SSD) performance model and high availability model, and upgrades software with data volume expansion. Continue Reading
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April 27, 2011
27
Apr'11
Virtual server management: Top tips on managing storage in virtual server environments
We’ve collected our top tips and articles on virtual server storage management. Find out how to best manage your data storage for a virtual server environment. Continue Reading
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April 26, 2011
26
Apr'11
Atlantis ILIO looks to boost VDI storage with inline deduplication
Atlantis Computing upgrades ILIO virtual software appliance, tweaks deduplication and improves I/O offload to try to improve performance and utilization for VDI storage. Continue Reading
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April 25, 2011
25
Apr'11
Flash SSD systems redefine storage tiers
The popularity of storage systems that support tiering within the box, driven primarily by NAND Flash solid state drives (SSDs), has created confusion about the meaning of storage tiering. While ... Continue Reading
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April 25, 2011
25
Apr'11
Storage performance monitoring for virtual servers takes app approach
Storage performance monitoring is moving from siloed tools toward overall system-health solutions. But some proven tools are needed in complex virtual environments. Continue Reading
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April 25, 2011
25
Apr'11
Storage monitoring tools cut hospital's storage performance problems
Find out why a health care provider turned to storage monitoring tools from Virtual Instruments to help them alleviate application crashes and SFP failures. Continue Reading
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April 25, 2011
25
Apr'11
NAS best practices: Tips on small business NAS devices
We’ve gathered our top tips and articles to highlight some NAS best practices SMBs should keep in mind before decided to implement a NAS system. Continue Reading
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April 22, 2011
22
Apr'11
IO virtualization: Strategies and approaches to virtual IO technology
To help you gain a better understanding of virtual IO and consolidating your networks, we've compiled our top tips and articles on IO virtualization. Continue Reading
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April 22, 2011
22
Apr'11
VDI storage: Capacity and performance requirements for VDI implementation
Find out how to properly implement VDI storage in your environment in this FAQ. Learn about capacity and performance requirements, problems that arise, and how to fix them. Continue Reading
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April 22, 2011
22
Apr'11
Implementing Fibre Channel SANs in a virtual server environment
Eric Siebert discusses the pros and cons of implementing Fibre Channel SANs in a virtual server environment in this interview. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2011
21
Apr'11
Fibre Channel port names
Fibre Channel port names Continue Reading
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April 21, 2011
21
Apr'11
N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV)
N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) is a technology that allows a single host bus adaptor (HBA) called an "N_Port" to register multiple World Wide Port Names (WWPNs) and N_Port identification numbers. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2011
19
Apr'11
Is it raining on the cloud storage parade?
Last week was a dark one for cloud storage vendors. The week began with confirmation that Iron Mountain had closed its file and archiving cloud services and ended with news that startup Cirtas laid ... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2011
19
Apr'11
Seagate pushes deeper into SSDs with Samsung acquisition
Seagate’s $1.375 billion acquisition of Samsung’s hard drive business today also strengthens Seagate’s solid state drive (SSD) hand by extending the NAND flash partnership between the two vendors. ... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2011
19
Apr'11
The impact of SSD technology on the network and CPU
SSD technology can have a noticeable effect on the network and CPU utilization. Learn how increased traffic loads can change the bottlenecks in your environment. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2011
19
Apr'11
How to avoid VDI boot storm problems using SSD
Learn about the two ways to use solid-state drives (SSDs) to avoid a VDI boot storm problem, including putting certain files on SSD and using SSD as a caching layer. Continue Reading
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April 18, 2011
18
Apr'11
Processors for storage systems follow server/PC roadmap
Recent storage system launches – such as EMC’s Isilon roll-out last week – included new generations of Intel processors that provide greater processing power and increased performance. This has ... Continue Reading
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April 18, 2011
18
Apr'11
Tiered data storage strategies for your IT shop
Tiered data storage has many benefits, but you need to examine your options before implementing it in your storage system. These four articles help you understand storage tiering. Continue Reading
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April 18, 2011
18
Apr'11
Storage virtualization products: An important niche
Storage virtualization products help IT shops in need of non-disruptive data migration, tech refreshes and life support for aging storage assets. Continue Reading