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• Cloud-based archiving: Is it right for your environment?

  Cloud-based archiving is becoming popular due to its data accessibility features and price point. Find out what you need to consider before moving to a cloud archive.  Continue Reading

• When using SSD is a bad idea

  As with most technologies, it’s as important to know when to use SSD as it is when not to use it. Here are some cases when using SSD is a bad idea.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft to drop Hyper-V shared storage requirement with Windows Server 2012

  In Windows Server 2012, Microsoft will abandon Hyper-V shared storage as a prerequisite for advanced functionality. Read up on this as well as other storage-related changes to Hyper-V 3.0.  Continue Reading

• Converged architecture offerings pick up momentum with IT shops

  Converged architecture options are gaining interest from IT shops hoping to simplify the deployment of storage, servers, and networking.  Continue Reading

• Citrix StorageLink integrates SAN with virtualization environment

  Find out what benefits Citrix StorageLink delivers to Citrix XenServer, such as access to advanced features on the storage array, offloading of storage operations to the array, and more.  Continue Reading

• Understanding data movement in Tier 0 storage

  Knowing how SSD tiering software works will help storage managers match data access characteristics of applications.  Continue Reading

• vSphere file systems: VMFS 5 plus VMFS vs. NFS

  Learn what makes VMFS unique among file systems, what VMFS 5 brings to the table and how to configure it. Plus, get info on VMFS vs. NFS.  Continue Reading

• Determining the best location for flash SSD storage: Part 2

  Marc Staimer looks at three more flash SSD storage applications, including HDD form factor flash SSDs and PCIe flash SSD storage cards.  Continue Reading

• Find the best spot for flash SSD storage

  There are six different flash SSD storage implementations, each aimed at reducing latency, improving IOPS and throughput, and reducing storage TCO.  Continue Reading

• A guide to moving applications to the cloud

  When considering moving applications to the cloud, it's important to understand which applications will perform well, and which aren't a good fit.  Continue Reading

• Various cloud gateway options and use cases

  Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today.  Continue Reading

• Why you should incorporate a cloud disaster recovery plan

  Implementing a cloud disaster recovery plan can lead to financial savings, but also ensures a company's data is safely secured off-site.  Continue Reading

• Dealing with cloud storage service providers: Avoiding vendor lock-in

  Vendor lock-in remains a top-of-mind issue for cloud users. Arun Taneja explains what precautions can be taken when committing to cloud storage service providers.  Continue Reading

• Addressing VDI challenges with a WAN optimizer

  Find out how to use a WAN optimizer to address VDI challenges, including details on WAN optimization techniques and vendors, such as F5, Riverbed, Citrix and Silver Peak.  Continue Reading

• The state of SSD TRIM today

  SSD TRIM cleans up deleted data blocks from your storage media. Find out the role it plays in solid-state storage devices.  Continue Reading