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• How does ClusterHQ Flocker work in containerized environments?

  Docker is one of the most popular ways to containerize apps, but it makes migration difficult. The open source ClusterHQ Flocker architecture can help. Continue Reading

• Object store integration vexing in block and file world

  Object stores offer scalability that traditional storage systems cannot match. The challenge is making them work in a block- and file-based world. Continue Reading

• VDI issues: How to use SSD to improve performance

  In this guide, experts explain how SSDs can solve VDI performance problems, and how to decide what types of SSD work best in your virtual environment. Continue Reading

• Data storage capacity pitfalls and how to avoid them

  Organizations waste a staggering amount of data storage capacity, much of which can be attributed to improper capacity management. Continue Reading

• Realize the potential of an on-premises cloud

  Building an on-premises cloud offers the potential of storing massive amounts of data in a secure manner without breaking the bank. Continue Reading

• VMware VVOLs could lift external storage systems

  VMware VVOLs could be the elixir traditional external storage systems need to gain ground on VM-centric storage and hyper-converged products.Continue Reading

• Five enterprise file sync-and-share implementation pitfalls to avoid

  Some of the biggest hurdles when it comes to using enterprise file sync-and-share applications can arise during the initial rollout.Continue Reading

• Five pervasive flash-based storage myths

  Find out the top myths about flash storage today, where they come from and the reality hidden behind these common misconceptions.Continue Reading

• How to configure a rack-mounted NAS in 10 easy steps

  Get the most out of your rack-mount NAS appliance by enabling permissions, network access and other advanced options.Continue Reading

• Object stores, metadata create smart storage systems

  Storage systems get smarter thanks to object stores and metadata, which are enhancing intelligence of scale-out storage systems.Continue Reading

• Pick the best LUN size

  Is it better to create one large LUN or many smaller LUNs? The following guidelines can help you to pick the most appropriate LUN size.Continue Reading

• Understanding data storage requirements in a virtual environment

  Even though virtualization has become commonplace in today's data centers, provisioning storage for applications on virtual machines (VMs) often remains a pain point for IT professionals. Random I/O processes unique to virtual environments often put...Continue Reading

• Five ways VDI technology is affected by storage

  Managing storage for your VDI infrastructure has progressed, but there are still some snags. Here are five ways to avoid VDI environment issues.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

• Becoming familiar with VM-aware storage

  As with any product still in its infancy, an exact definition for virtual machine-aware storage can be difficult to nail down. In simple terms, VM-aware storage is an appliance that vendors build specifically with virtual machines in mind in ...Continue Reading