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• What QNAP vulnerabilities affect NAS storage device security?

  QNAP vulnerabilities in NAS enabled attackers to control devices. Expert Judith Myerson explains each of the QNAP NAS vulnerabilities and their fixes.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. SAN architecture: How do the two storage systems compare?

  Compare SAN and NAS architectures and learn what to keep in mind when using each storage system format. The rise of object storage and the cloud is also affecting storage choices.Continue Reading

• How can open FTP servers be protected from Miner-C malware?

  Enterprises with open FTP servers are being targeted by Miner-C malware for crypto coin mining activities. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises can protect their servers.Continue Reading

• Four problem areas to watch for when VDI troubleshooting

  When it comes to VDI, IT must be ready to troubleshoot common problems associated with virtual desktop performance, back-end infrastructure, product platforms and persona management.Continue Reading

• Realize the potential of an on-premises cloud

  Building an on-premises cloud offers the potential of storing massive amounts of data in a secure manner without breaking the bank.Continue Reading

• How to configure a rack-mounted NAS in 10 easy steps

  Get the most out of your rack-mount NAS appliance by enabling permissions, network access and other advanced options.Continue Reading

• SCVMM 2012 R2: Exploring storage support options for virtualization

  System Center Virtual Machine Manager supports multiple storage types, but it's up to the administrator to classify and provision that storage.Continue Reading

• NAS security: How to combat network-attached storage device risks

  Network-attached storage devices can present a plethora of security issues to an enterprise. Expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and mitigate the risks.Continue Reading

• Becoming familiar with VM-aware storage

  As with any product still in its infancy, an exact definition for virtual machine-aware storage can be difficult to nail down. In simple terms, VM-aware storage is an appliance that vendors build specifically with virtual machines in mind in order to cut back on some of the most pertinent issues in virtual environments: complexity, difficult management and lagging performance.

  Using VM-aware storage typically means there's no need to configure logical unit numbers and volumes, and because VMs are directly associated with the storage they reside on, priority can be given to more demanding apps and VMs can be granularly managed. This guide will walk you through what products classify as VM-aware storage, how they are implemented in virtual environments and what benefits they can bring to storage and virtualization administrators so you can make an informed decision about whether they're the right choice.

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• Making the most of local flash storage for virtualization

  Lower-cost PCIe and solid-state drives are making local flash storage a viable option for improving virtual machine performance.Continue Reading

• How SDS influences data storage infrastructure planning

  Even though software-defined storage abstracts functionality from hardware, understanding the underlying infrastructure is still important.Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of storing VMs on a unified storage array?

  Phil Goodwin outlines and gives examples of how unified storage can be beneficial in virtual server environments -- but not without difficulties.Continue Reading

• Which flavor of ESXi storage is right for your small shop?

  The uptime demands of the business and budget considerations will influence what type of ESXi storage environment works best for your company.Continue Reading

• Avoid VDI performance issues with monitoring, testing and tools

  Steer clear of VDI performance issues with freeware monitoring and internal testing methods, and free up storage and staff resources as well.Continue Reading

• As a backup target, when is VTL better than NAS?

  Eric Slack of Storage Switzerland says that, as a backup target, a VTL might be a better choice than NAS.Continue Reading