Storage optimization
Learn how to optimize your data storage with techniques such as thin provisioning and other strategies for getting the most out of structured and unstructured data on SAN and NAS systems. This page has the latest news, tips and reports for primary, backup, archive and cloud storage optimization.
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Download: Navigating the All-Flash Array Buying Process
All-flash storage is taking over as the first choice to store mission-critical workloads. But all-flash array (AFA) storage products are not all the same, as they vary by capacity, performance, reliability, and price. Allow this expert buyer’s guide to help you through the all-flash array evaluation and purchasing process.
Storage optimization News
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March 04, 2019
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Mar'19
Talon Storage 2019 roadmap: Object and storage consolidation
Talon plans to add new capabilities to manage large-scale deployments and consolidate storage in the cloud, including an option for built-in object storage due in Q4.
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November 01, 2018
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Nov'18
Virtual Instruments makes VirtualWisdom proactive
A major update to Virtual Instruments' infrastructure management product adds proactive analytics, predictive capacity capabilities, interactive topology maps and iSCSI support.
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July 10, 2018
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Jul'18
IBM all-flash diversifies with NVMe-based FlashSystem 9100
IBM FlashSystem 9100 scales to 32 PB of all-flash storage in a standard rack. IBM guarantees consistent latency of 350 microseconds and 100 million IOPS per four-way cluster.
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May 14, 2018
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May'18
Updated IBM storage products focus on cost savings and cloud
IBM storage enhancements focus on data deduplication expansion, cloud-based Storage Insights, VM-based Spectrum NAS and Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud.
Storage optimization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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primary storage (main storage)
Primary storage is the collective methods and technologies used to capture and retain digital information that is in active use and critical for an organization’s operations. Continue Reading
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How do you improve storage scalability?
Storage can limit virtualization scalability if IT administrators don't plan properly. Examine how storage scalability problems can arise and strategies for addressing it. Continue Reading
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volume manager
A volume manager is software within an operating system (OS) that controls capacity allocation for storage arrays. Continue Reading
Evaluate Storage optimization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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NAS vs. object storage: What's best for unstructured data storage?
There are advantages and disadvantages to using NAS or object storage for unstructured data. Find out what to consider when it comes to scalability, performance and workload type. Continue Reading
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StorOne storage is set to disrupt the software-defined market
StorOne's TRU Storage technology raises the bar for software-defined storage by gathering together universal pools of storage across disparate hardware that any workload can use. Continue Reading
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Primary storage optimization overcomes a range of challenges
Enterprises turn to different products, technologies and tools to optimize primary storage, overcome data storage challenges and make networked storage deployments more efficient. Continue Reading
Manage Storage optimization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Determine the right Windows BranchCache for the company
Don't let network traffic bottlenecks slow data transfer to branch office employees. There are two ways to use Windows BranchCache to speed up file transfers from your main office. Continue Reading
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IT industry trends: Six major vendors chart new courses
Vendors Cisco, Citrix, Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Microsoft are transforming to keep up with cloud and other IT industry trends. Continue Reading
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What are some virtual machine disaster recovery challenges?
For improved virtual disaster recovery, it's important to keep an eye on server provisioning. Production machines that are not enabled for DR can cause big headaches later. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Storage optimization 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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3 key unstructured data storage challenges and how to resolve them
Volume, variety and value make storing unstructured data difficult. We look at how some vendors are helping enterprises get control of their burgeoning data stores. Continue Reading
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How resource contention affects VM storage performance
VM performance issues often occur when resource contention is present. Admins can check the number of IOPS requests and storage array connections to address any bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Persistent data storage in containerized environments
The most significant challenge to the rise of containerized applications is quickly and easily providing enterprise-class persistent storage for containers. Continue Reading