Storage virtualization
Storage virtualization is a method for carving up or combining physical storage into virtual segments for easier management. Look here for guidance and advice on storage and virtualization topics such as block virtualization, file virtualization, NAS virtualization, data storage solutions for a virtual environment, virtualization strategy and other technologies.
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Storage virtualization News
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November 21, 2019
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Nov'19
New DataCore vFilO software pools NAS, object storage
The new vFilO software provides a scale-out file system and global namespace for unstructured data, facilitating unified access to data through NFS, SMB and S3 protocols.
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October 21, 2019
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Oct'19
Commvault customers lukewarm on Metallic and Hedvig
Customers at Commvault Go said they were having trouble coming up with reasons for adopting Metallic SaaS backup or Hedvig software-defined storage until they hear more details.
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May 22, 2019
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May'19
Tintri by DDN storage customers unsure of roadmap
After buying Tintri in 2018, DataDirect Networks moved to rebuild the VM storage vendor's engineering. But customers claim DDN hasn't communicated product roadmap plans.
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August 01, 2018
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Aug'18
Alluxio adds connectors for multi-cloud data migration
Updated Alluxio open source storage software homes in on portability across multiple big data object stores. Applications access Alluxio as mountable file storage.
Storage virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Getting started with containerized storage
Containerization simplifies storage operations, saving time and money. Getting started is easy, too, once you know what to look for. Continue Reading
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virtual memory
Virtual memory is a memory management capability of an operating system (OS) that uses hardware and software to allow a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages by temporarily transferring data from random access memory (RAM) to disk ... Continue Reading
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storage virtualization
Storage virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple storage devices into what appears to be a single storage device -- or pool of available storage capacity -- that is managed from a central console. Continue Reading
Evaluate Storage virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Decide between SAN vs. hyper-converged for your virtual storage
Shared storage provides admins with virtual storage benefits such as storage migration, high availability and redundancy. But the right storage option depends on cost and performance. Continue Reading
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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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Hyper-V vs. vSphere: How do the latest versions stack up?
Microsoft recently released Windows Server 2019, so how do the features in this version of Hyper-V compare to VMware's virtualization platform? Continue Reading
Manage Storage virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Latest Microsoft SDDC updates improve security, performance
Microsoft enhanced Windows Server 2019 software-defined networking and other virtualization facets of its latest server OS to improve security and increase workload performance. Continue Reading
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Manage a multitude of VMware datastores using PowerCLI
Discover how you can use PowerCLI to boost your storage by monitoring and managing VMware datastores across multiple hosts. This tool has many advantages over the typical GUI. Continue Reading
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Examples of hypervisors and how they're supported in HCI products
Hypervisor support in hyper-converged infrastructure has evolved over time. Find out how as we assess the past and current place of individual hypervisors in these architectures. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Storage virtualization 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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Hyper-V vs. VMware comparison: What are the differences?
Hyper-V and VMware are in a perpetual battle for supremacy in the virtualization market. Although the two hypervisors have similar features, capabilities are somewhat different. Continue Reading
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Can virtual SAN performance create VM performance issues?
Monitor the performance of your VSAN and VMs to ensure one isn't affecting the other. Performance metrics and alerts can make it easy to spot VSAN issues before they affect VMs. Continue Reading
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How can VSAN network requirements affect performance?
Virtual SAN network configuration problems can detract from performance and availability. Update your drivers and check that no security products are blocking connections. Continue Reading