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Multiprotocol or unified storage
Unified storage array offers best of both worlds
With both file and block protocols supported, unified arrays provide configuration flexibility to handle a variety of applications. Continue Reading
Red Hat updates Ceph, Gluster storage, teases unified management
Red Hat storage boosts performance and scalability with a new version of Ceph and adds erasure coding and automatic tiering with an update to Gluster. Continue Reading
Navigate data lakes to manage big data
While the concept of data lakes appeals to business today, IT administrators must exercise caution prior to a full-scale implementation. Continue Reading
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How can I implement a scale-out architecture for my SMB?
Learn how different scale-out architectures can be good options for providing high availability and easy growth. Continue Reading
What are the pros and cons of storing VMs on a unified storage array?
Phil Goodwin outlines and gives examples of how unified storage can be beneficial in virtual server environments -- but not without difficulties. Continue Reading
How OpenStack Block Storage differs from traditional block storage
OpenStack Block Storage differs from integrated stacks of traditional block storage, says IDC analyst; it's more akin to storage virtualization.Continue Reading
Automate storage management
Unified storage systems offer cost savings and management advantages
In this whiteboard video presentation, storage expert Ben Woo outlines the key architectural points and benefits of unified storage systems.Continue Reading
Brocade launches unified SAN-LAN resource management app, prepares 16-gig FC gear
Brocade rolled out a unified SAN-LAN resource management application that lets customers manage Fibre Channel and Ethernet network devices from one interface in anticipation of convergence around Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE); says 16 Gbps FC ...Continue Reading
iSCSI SANs in a virtual server environment: Five best practices
Storage experts offer best practices on how to maximize iSCSI SAN performance and efficiency in virtual server environments, where the protocol has found its biggest audience.Continue Reading
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EMC: No plans to kill Clariion
EMC denies widespread speculation in the enterprise data storage industry that it's planning to phase out Clariion SAN systems in favor of Celerra multiprotocol storage.Continue Reading
Multiprotocol arrays for better SMB storage management
Learn how multiprotocol arrays can positively affect SMB storage management.Continue Reading
Realizing benefits of storage consolidation sometimes easier said than done
When done right, storage consolidation will reduces machine count and increases storage utilization. Just be sure to invest in vendor support, since problems stemming from consolidating a storage infrastructure will have a deep impact.Continue Reading
Automate storage management
IT process automation tools provide workflows that can help automate manual storage management processes. The real value is when these workflow engines are integrated with storage management apps to not only guide administrators through the process,...Continue Reading
Survey: Fibre Channel rules planned purchases
SNIA's new heterogeneous storage management solution
SNIA is promising a new solution that manages heterogeneous storage environments. Will it deliver?Continue Reading