Storage for virtual environments
Virtually all storage is for virtual environments in this age of virtual machines, as many data storage pros have to deal with virtual machine (VM) storage, VDI storage and hyper-converged infrastructure appliances. Learn to deal with storage for virtual infrastructure, including how to handle underlying changes in I/O and how VMs relate to public and on-premises clouds.
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Tip
31 Oct 2022
How to build a Windows Server 2022 home lab and why
It's possible to get to learn about the features in the latest Microsoft server OS in a cloud environment, but there are a few reasons to stay grounded with this approach. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
Candy-maker sweetens IT setup with VxRail, PowerProtect
Warrell Corp. treated itself to a new IT infrastructure to drive its candy manufacturing, adding hyper-converged backup appliances and cloud DR from Dell EMC. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2020
VMware sues new Nutanix CEO Ramaswami for breach of contract
VMware said Nutanix CEO Ramaswami broke his contractual obligations when he interviewed for top job at its HCI rival while still working as VMware's chief operating officer. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2020
9 VDI storage best practices to better connect remote workers
Learn how to plan and deploy VDI storage to make your remote workers more productive and efficient. It's all about knowing your users and picking the right devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2020
How to manage virtual disaster recovery setup costs
Creating a virtual disaster recovery setup shouldn't be pricey, but costs can easily add up if providers don't take all expenses into account. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Dell EMC, Pure embrace VMware storage innovations
VMware Site Recovery Manager for Virtual Volumes lets customers replicate VMs with Dell EMC PowerMax snapshots. VMware storage management includes Tanzu for Kubernetes clusters. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2020
Common virtual disaster recovery errors and how to avoid them
Frequently testing a disaster recovery plan is one reliable way to ensure that a virtual recovery will go smoothly and not set an organization back. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2020
VMware vSAN vs. SAN: What are the differences?
VMware vSAN differs from a traditional SAN in a few crucial ways, including pooled vs. isolated storage, access management and optimization for different types of environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2020
Cloud VDI storage: Nasuni vs. Panzura and other competitors
Data storage for distributed VDIs can be a challenge. Find out how Nasuni, Panzura and other vendors are overcoming obstacles with new approaches to cloud virtual desktop systems. Continue Reading
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Infographic
27 Jul 2020
Container use and the implications for storage
Knowing which type of storage to deploy when using containers is important. We look at the storage architectures enterprises are using, the features preferred and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jul 2020
The advantages of containers over virtual machines for storage
Understanding the key advantages of containers vs. VMs is critical to knowing what storage features are needed for container-based application success. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jun 2020
Storage class memory could benefit VDI storage, remote work
SCM has the potential to meet IOPS and latency requirements of VDI workloads, but it isn't clear if it's worth the extra cost. We look at some possible ways this could happen. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2020
Maximizing containerized storage performance and flexibility
Are you taking full advantage of container storage? When properly deployed, containers can bring significant benefits, including better flexibility and performance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Feb 2020
Time to rethink IT for containerized workloads
Employing IT tools that span on- and off-premises hybrid environments is a first step toward optimizing infrastructure design and management for container-based environments. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2020
4 considerations for vSphere disk provisioning
To provision disk space in vSphere, consider the following: The size of data stores you require, thin vs. thick provisioning, storage acceleration and managing free disk space. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
HPE Container Platform combines AI pickups BlueData, MapR
Hewlett Packard Enterprise showcases Container Platform for bare metal Kubernetes deployments, helping data centers make on-premises legacy apps extensible to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
Will replication help spur adoption of VMware vVols?
Virtual Volumes -- now known as vVols -- have gained Storage Resource Management support for array-based replication, plugging a gap that hindered adoption. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Sep 2019
How to keep VM sprawl in check
Virtualization improves hardware use, but the pendulum can swing the other way and result in an overallocation of resources. Here's how to maintain the balance. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2019
Get to know data storage containers and their terminology
Looking into containerization? You're going to need these key terms to better understand the technology, how it works and which vendors are offering it. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2019
Craft your data stores with VM storage performance in mind
Proper storage performance requires a systems approach. Discover the different elements at play, such as the queues, SCSI disks and ESXi hosts, and how to optimize your data stores. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
IBM Storage Solutions draw up blueprint for blockchain storage
IBM offers up blueprints for blockchain storage, with NVMe arrays and software for scale-out. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2018
HYCU goes deeper into Nutanix protection
HYCU, which sells data protection specifically designed for Nutanix hyper-converged systems, today enhanced features for backing up the platform it has hitched its wagon to. Comtrade Software ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2018
Quobyte wins Points for Kubernetes storage
Points International's storage revamp for Kubernetes includes Dell EMC servers running solid-state drives and a distributed file system from startup Quobyte. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Sep 2018
Dell EMC, Nutanix share HCI market leadership
Dell EMC extended its lead over Nutanix in hyper-converged systems sales in the second quarter, although Nutanix crept ahead of Dell-owned VMware into first when the market is measured by HCI ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2018
Dell, VMware likely held HCI revenue share leads
While IDC probably won’t release its hyper-converged market share numbers for the first quarter until late June, it appears Dell will stay No. 1 on the HCI revenue hardware and software charts. IDC ... Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Datrium DVX 3.0
Datrium impresses judges and wins top honors with its DVX storage architecture, designed to sidestep latency and deliver performance and speed at scale. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
How a Dell and VMware merger could affect EMC storage
Enterprise storage stalwart EMC was majority owner of VMware and now may wind up a subsidiary if Dell merges with the virtualization giant. Dell said no decision has been reached. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2017
Nutanix backup choices expand
Options for Nutanix backup are growing for customers using the hyper-converged vendor’s AHV hypervisor. At Nutanix’s European .NEXT user conference last week, backup software market leader Veritas ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Sep 2017
Dell EMC’s XC (Nutanix) HCI box protects MS Hyper-V VMs
Dell EMC today enhanced its Nutanix-powered XC hyper-converged platform by adding data protection features for Microsoft Windows Hyper-V. The news, made during Microsoft Ignite, shows Dell EMC is ... Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Sep 2017
How do I enable file sharing on Ceph object storage?
The open source Ceph project prioritizes efficient data storage over easy access, so companies that want to set up file sharing on their object stores must do a little extra work. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2017
New Pure Storage CEO Giancarlo faces scaling challenge
Former Cisco exec Charles Giancarlo takes over as CEO of Pure Storage from Scott Dietzen with the all-flash pioneer set to become a billion-dollar baby. Will profits follow? Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Sep 2015
Cost savings for virtualizing servers not yet reality
Though you've heard for years that virtualizing servers will save money, Jon Toigo argues that the cost of virtualization hasn't lowered. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
31 Mar 2015
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
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Feature
03 May 2013
10 ways to improve virtual server storage
Virtual server storage operations can have a profound effect on the storage network. Here are 10 ways to help ensure that your storage yields its best I/O for the VMs it supports. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jul 2012
Third-party tools help with VMware monitoring for storage
Third-party tools provide a single interface to help IT shops monitor the performance of storage, servers and network traffic in VMware environments. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2011
Top tips for troubleshooting Hyper-V backups
Follow these Hyper-V troubleshooting steps to give you help you solve Hyper-V backup issues when they arise. Continue Reading