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Server-based storage

Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI: 5 factors to consider

Discover how Fibre Channel and iSCSI compare when it comes to meeting the SAN performance, ease of use, manageability, total package and TCO requirements of SMBs. Continue Reading
Value of server-attached storage rests on cost, implementation

Server-attached storage products are popular for cost savings and simplicity, but analyst George Crump says there are still shortcomings. Continue Reading
How to buy a blade server

Blade servers can make your data center more efficient, but a blade project can be costly. We tell you what questions you should ask before committing to a blade server vendor. Continue Reading
How to set up a bare metal restore with Windows ASR

Learn how to prepare your system to use Automated System Restore, and how to troubleshoot common problems that might arise during the process. Continue Reading
What causes slow startup in Windows 2000

Failure to keep your service packs up-to-date is one reason Win2000 can be slow to startup. Find out in this tip how the problem has been corrected. Continue Reading

The case of the disappearing network adapter

Learn how to performing a restore under Windows 2000 without making your network adapter disappear. Continue Reading
ATAPI and the 137 GB limit

If you're running up against the 137 GB disk size limit in Windows, here's help on finding a patch to let you exceed the limit in Windows. Continue Reading
Runaway recall in Remote Storage

Remote Storage is one of Windows 2000 Server's more useful features but is incompatible with some important programs, notably anti-virus, backup and search programs. Find out why. Continue Reading
When is a SAN not a SAN?

There are other entities called SANs -- don't be confused. Continue Reading
Fix a sluggish Win2000 remote server

Fixing a problem with older versions of remote storage services. Continue Reading
Take special care with Windows RSS

Things to watch out for with Win2K RSS. Continue Reading