Videos
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Martin: How to use flash in an existing storage system
In this segment of his Storage Decisions presentation, Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses how to use flash in an existing storage system.
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Sanbolic CEO: We've been doing SDS from the start
Sanbolic's CEO says Sanbolic has been working in the SDS space a decade longer than the buzz phrase has been around.
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Martin: Using SSD as cache
In this segment of his Storage Decisions presentation, Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses the benefits of using SSD as cache.
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SSD installation: Server-based vs. network-based
Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses server-based and network-based flash implementation when it comes to SSD installation.
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Data storage strategies for virtual environments
Howard Marks shares advice on how storage differs in virtual server, virtual desktop and cloud environments.
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Marc Staimer on private cloud storage
Cloud expert Marc Staimer explains common misconceptions regarding private cloud storage, including security and the scope of projects.
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Tech Talk: Dennis Martin on SSD technology
In this Tech Talk filmed at a recent Storage Decisions conference, Dennis Martin and Rich Castagna discuss solid-state drive technology today.
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Data storage options: Exploring clustering, pooling, unified systems
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses several different options for storing large data sets on traditional storage systems.
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Using an object storage system as a traditional array alternative
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses how object-based storage provides better flexibility and scalability than traditional shared storage.
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Future of data storage: Addressing traditional architecture problems
Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses the main issues with traditional primary storage options and how those issues are being addressed.
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How to choose the right virtual server storage
Howard Marks discusses performance and storage function changes in a virtual server environment and why flash storage is a good option.
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Understanding storage options for big data projects
Ben Woo discusses why some storage options are better for big data than others, and what to consider when carrying out a big data project.
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Why the I/O blender causes storage latency in virtual environments
In this video, virtualization expert Howard Marks explains the I/O blender effect and why it commonly affects server virtualization performance.
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Kerns: SSD future as primary storage
As solid-state drive pricing drops, SSD's future will see rising adoption of solid-state as a primary storage option, according to analyst Randy Kerns.
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EMC storage products related to ViPR, Pivotal represent new worldview
ESG analyst Mark Peters says the latest EMC storage products related to ViPR, Pivotal technology show the firm's ability to change with the times.
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ViPR drill-down: Data plane and control plane
Randy Kerns, a senior analyst at Evaluator Group, discusses some of EMC ViPR's details and prospects in this SearchStorage video.
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Schulz: Using RAID can prolong SSD lifespan
RAID and solid-state storage are rarely discussed together, but Greg Schulz says SSD lifespan could benefit from a RAID implementation.
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Raffo: EMC's ViPR 'first step' in defining software-defined storage
Dave Raffo, senior news director at SearchStorage, highlights some features of EMC's newly announced ViPR software-defined storage platform.
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Schulz: ViPR aimed at service providers, enterprise storage
Greg Schulz of Storage IO urges IT administrators to take a look beyond EMC's marketing and view ViPR as a tool to help bridge servers to storage.
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Hyper-V 3.0's virtual Fibre Channel feature explained
Microsoft MVP Brien Posey walks users through the process of establishing virtual Fibre Channel connectivity from a virtual machine to SAN storage.
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Making the switch to VHDX
Brien Posey explains the benefits of using the VHDX format and provides step-by-step video instructions on how to convert VHD files to VHDX files.
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Increase capacity and performance without a rip-and-replace approach
Marc Staimer of Dragon Slayer Consulting outlines six technologies that increase capacity and performance without invalidating your current hardware.
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Hybrid cloud technology projects popular among storage pros
ESG senior analyst Wayne Pauley offers decision criteria for hybrid cloud technology projects. He also provides tips on reviewing cloud SLAs.
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Expert video: Cloud strategies evolving
Enterprise Strategy Group senior analyst Wayne Pauley discusses the current cloud storage market and evolving cloud storage strategies.