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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Storage optimization News
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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.
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August 17, 2017
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Aug'17
Tintri Cloud Connector writes VM backups to AWS, IBM
Tintri Enterprise Cloud enhances VMstore snapshots to cloud and expands predictive analytics for compute and storage. Cloud Connector treats the cloud as a tertiary repository.
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August 10, 2017
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Aug'17
Primary Data DataSphere upgrade follows funding grab
Primary Data has beefed up storage analytics and cloud migration in its DataSphere virtualization platform. Now the startup is ready to dip into a fresh stash of cash totaling $40 million to ...
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August 02, 2017
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Aug'17
Red Hat acquires Permabit for inline deduplication
Permabit's inline compression, data deduplication and thin provisioning software will be integrated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help boost performance and lower costs.
Storage optimization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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
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Taking the software-defined data center market pulse
Most organizations understand the benefits of the SDDC by now, but widespread adoption hasn't hit yet. Challenges such as complexity and internal talent could be to blame. Continue Reading
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Get the most value out of your SDS systems by making smart choices
There are many choices you face when looking to implement an SDS infrastructure. Making the right ones will help you get the most value from software-defined storage. Continue Reading
Evaluate Storage optimization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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Secondary data storage: A massively scalable transformation
Capitalize on flash with interactive, online secondary data storage architectures that make a lot more data available for business while maximizing flash investment. Continue Reading
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Multicloud storage mitigates risk of public cloud lock-in
Multicloud storage strategy allows for the shifting of data across public clouds so you can avoid lock-in to a single provider, reduce cost and improve workload efficiency. 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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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
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Simplify the VM troubleshooting process with these basic tips
Tools like Windows Performance Monitor and adjustments to memory, CPU and disk usage metrics can reduce the stress of the VM troubleshooting process. Continue Reading
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When buying more primary data storage, applications matter
Faster storage -- and more of it -- is important, but that wouldn't matter if new SANs didn't boost application performance and efficiency in the process. Continue Reading