Flash storage for virtual workloads
This page includes the latest news, tips, tricks and reports on flash storage for virtual workloads. Most important data now lives on storage connected to virtual machines. Learn the requirements and benefits of flash storage for your virtual workloads, and how to tell when flash is the right fit and when it is not the right fit for VM storage.
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Flash storage for virtual workloads News
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May 03, 2018
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May'18
Dell EMC midrange storage keeps its overlapping arrays
Dell EMC plans to keep overlapping midrange storage for now. Dell Technologies World 2018 rollouts included CloudIQ analytics and Isilon SaaS beta with Google Cloud Platform.
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April 25, 2018
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Apr'18
Dell EMC storage strategy talk buzzes Dell Tech World
Dell EMC World is no more. The combined vendor has renamed its annual user summit Dell Tech World, where data storage product upgrades will touch flash, HCI and software-defined.
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January 24, 2018
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Jan'18
New enterprise SATA Micron SSDs use 64-layer 3D NAND flash
Micron launches new 5200 Series enterprise SATA SSDs with high-density 64-layer 3D NAND flash technology, offering similar performance to prior 32-layer 5100 Series.
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April 05, 2017
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Apr'17
Datrium DVX adds converged turnkey option
Datrium plans to release a major update adding key enterprise storage features such as snapshots and replication and a new 'open converged' Rackscale turnkey system option.
Flash storage for virtual workloads Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Accelerate the performance of virtual machines with flash technology
Learn where to implement flash in your environment to tackle virtual machine performance issues. Continue Reading
Evaluate Flash storage for virtual workloads Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Three solid-state storage advantages that boost HCI performance
There are many advantages to including solid-state storage in your hyper-converged infrastructure plans, such as better performance and lower power costs. Continue Reading
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How is flash wear affected by virtual environments?
Flash wear is an important concern in VMware and Hyper-V environments because features such as caching and deduplication can negatively impact endurance. Continue Reading
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Should I use an all-flash or hybrid array for my virtual desktop environment?
Taneja Group's Tom Fenton weighs the benefits and drawbacks of using hybrid and all-flash arrays for storage in this expert answer. Continue Reading
Manage Flash storage for virtual workloads
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Virtual flash caching increases SSD efficiency for VMware, Hyper-V
To get the greatest benefit from virtual flash caching, you need to understand how your hypervisor uses the cache and then add flash storage. Continue Reading
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How flash can pump up performance of virtual desktops
Virtual desktop environments can strain conventional hard drive storage systems, but strategically placed solid-state storage devices can boost performance. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Flash storage for virtual workloads Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Solving VDI performance issues with flash cards, SSD and software options
Find out how to address VDI performance issues that occur during boot storms or login storms with flash cards; SSD; or software solutions, such as Atlantis Computing’s ILIO. Continue Reading