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Pros and cons of file- and block-based flash caching
George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses pros and cons of file and block flash caching and how they can be implemented in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
How DRAM or NVRAM cache can reduce flash SSD write amplification
DRAM/NVRAM caching provides SSD systems with better performance while reducing flash SSD write amplification. Continue Reading
Primary storage deduplication increasingly at play in all-flash arrays
Leah Schoeb of Evaluator Group discusses how primary storage deduplication increases efficiency and longevity of solid-state storage. Continue Reading
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Sub-LUN auto tiering performance considerations
Leah Schoeb of Evaluator Group discusses sub-LUN auto tiering performance considerations in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
Are the advantages of solid-state storage worth the investment?
Brien Posey examines the advantages (less heat, less energy than hard drives) and disadvantages (less capacity at a higher cost) of investing in SSDs. Continue Reading
Choosing the appropriate page size for sub-LUN automated tiering
Sub-LUN automated tiering can maximize SSD effectiveness. Learn the importance of choosing the right page size for sub-LUN automated tiering.Continue Reading
Software-defined storage and SSDs
Marc Staimer, independent storage expert and founder of Dragon Slayer Consulting, discusses software-defined storage and SSDs in this Expert Answer.Continue Reading
How do flash caching software products differ from one another?
Marc Staimer, independent storage expert, discusses flash caching software in this Expert Response.Continue Reading
Choosing the right SSD application for addressing VDI boot storms
Marc Staimer, founder of Dragon Slayer Consulting, discusses how to choose the right SSD application for VDI boot storms in this Expert Answer.Continue Reading
HDD vs. flash storage for virtual desktop infrastructure
Independent storage expert and founder of Dragon Slayer Consulting Marc Staimer answers a question about comparing HDD vs. flash storage for VDI.Continue Reading
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How to determine whether SSDs are necessary for a VDI implementation
Independent storage expert Marc Staimer discusses how you can determine whether SSDs are necessary for a VDI implementation.Continue Reading
Understanding data movement in Tier 0 storage
Knowing how SSD tiering software works will help storage managers match data access characteristics of applications.Continue Reading
The state of SSD TRIM today
SSD TRIM cleans up deleted data blocks from your storage media. Find out the role it plays in solid-state storage devices.Continue Reading
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