September 2013
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September 30, 2013
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Sep'13
Data Dynamics resurrects StorageX for file migration
Data Dynamics buys intellectual property of Brocade's StorageX file virtualization software, develops its file migration and management capabilities. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2013
30
Sep'13
XFS file system
XFS is a 64-bit, highly scalable file system that was developed by Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) and first deployed in the Unix-based IRIX operating system (OS) in 1994. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2013
30
Sep'13
Gridstore changes target to storage for Hyper-V
Gridstore Inc. prepares to release new nodes that handle block storage and are optimized for storage for Hyper-V hypervisors. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2013
30
Sep'13
Data storage efficiency tips: Reuse, virtualize, don't overdo flash
Jon Toigo laid out his plan for data storage efficiency at Storage Decisions: Embrace block virtualization, SRM and archiving, but go easy on flash. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2013
30
Sep'13
Data storage options: Exploring clustering, pooling, unified systems
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses several different options for storing large data sets on traditional storage systems. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2013
30
Sep'13
Using an object storage system as a traditional array alternative
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses how object-based storage provides better flexibility and scalability than traditional shared storage. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2013
27
Sep'13
Violin Memory completes IPO, shares drop
Violin Memory finished its first day as a public company today, $146 million richer and with a day of disappointing trading behind it. Violin completed its initial public offering Thursday night, ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2013
27
Sep'13
Erasure coding tradeoffs include additional storage, disk update needs
Erasure coding tradeoffs include requirement for additional data storage, need to update extra disks for redundancy purposes, UC professor cautions. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2013
27
Sep'13
Starz recasts its lead role for DDN parallel file system storage
Starz needed a faster parallel file system and storage array to format movies, so it swapped out an aging HP EVA for DataDirect Networks' GridScaler. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2013
27
Sep'13
Creating hybrid SSD arrays on your own
Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses creating DIY hybrid SSD arrays by adding flash drives to an existing array. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2013
27
Sep'13
Future of data storage: Addressing traditional architecture problems
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses the main issues with traditional primary storage options and how those issues are being addressed. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Nimbus says storage benchmark backs claim of under $40 per VDI desktop
Nimbus all-flash array posts VDI storage benchmark numbers that support $40 per desktop claim, before FC SAN costs are added. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
SANsymphony-V and my virtual summer vacation
A storage hypervisor comes to the rescue, as the elements wreak havoc in my test lab. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Are NAND flash wear-out issues solved?
Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses whether NAND flash wear-out is still a concern in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
How PCIe solid-state cards differ from vendor to vendor
Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses differences between various PCIe solid-state cards available today in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Erasure coding brings trade-off of resilience vs. performance
IT's decision on using erasure coding in storage rests on data importance, durability more than amount of data, says storage consultant Marc Staimer. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Erasure coding definition: RAID 5, RAID 6 are most common forms
Erasure coding definition: RAID 5, RAID 6 are most common forms; UC professor explains different types, appropriate workloads, product differentiators. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Who knows where flash technologies shine brightest?
Flash technologies are cool, crazy fast and they're going to remake our data centers; but they can be pretty confusing, too. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Micron adds RPMC support to NOR flash devices for improved security
Micron announced its Replay-Protection Monotonic Counter (RPMC) feature is now available for its serial NOR flash memory devices. Continue Reading
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September 26, 2013
26
Sep'13
Wikibon CTO: Erasure coding can help reduce data backup costs
Erasure coding can help reduce the data needed for backups and lower the cost of backup and recovery over the traditional approach, Wikibon CTO says. Continue Reading