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Storage virtualization

• Virtual storage tutorials

  SearchVirtualStorage.com's tutorials provide the in-depth learning information storage administrators need on the topics of data storage issues related to server virtualization and desktop virtualization; SAN and file storage virtualization; and ...  Continue Reading

• Alternative approach to I/O virtualization: PCIe bus extenders

  Find out about an approach to I/O virtualization using PCIe bus extenders to a card cage device that houses off-the-shelf I/O cards and adapters.  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization benefits: Increasing flexibility and utilization with virtualization

  Our E-Guide will help storage professionals understand storage virtualization benefits and get started with their own storage virtualization project by providing purchasing tips, file virtualization best practices and more.  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization consolidation product specifications

  In today's storage consolidation projects, virtualization allows administrators to pool storage from servers and systems to create a single ubiquitous storage resource. Storage virtualization raises storage utilization, saving money by forestalling ...  Continue Reading

• How storage virtualization affects a consolidation initiative

  Few storage consolidation initiatives are complete without virtualization -- usually server virtualization, but often storage virtualization. Not only does virtualization make storage easier to track and manage, it also makes better use of ...  Continue Reading

• Storage consolidation: Storage virtualization overview

  Storage virtualization is an important element of storage consolidation efforts. Learn how storage virtualization allows higher levels of storage utilization. However, storage virtualization adds a layer of management complexity to the storage ...  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization hardware specifications

  Although host-based virtualization can be accomplished by running commercial storage virtualization software on a generic host server, software can also be packed with hardware in the form of a dedicated appliance, incorporated into storage ...  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization hardware purchase considerations

  The choice of storage virtualization hardware plays a crucial role in virtualization, so users must understand the capabilities and limitations of hardware deployment. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any virtualization ...  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization software purchase considerations

  Storage virtualization software installs on host servers or intelligent switches, and supplies virtualization services to the storage infrastructure. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any storage virtualization product, this ...  Continue Reading

• Storage virtualization software specifications

  Storage virtualization software has emerged as a significant tool in storage management, allowing administrators to pool storage resources. Pooled resources can then be organized, allocated, and managed without regard for their physical location. ...  Continue Reading

• How to purchase storage virtualization products

  This buying guide can help you understand the criteria involved in selecting storage virtualization products.  Continue Reading