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I/O performance, storage infrastructure lead big data issues list
ESG senior analyst Terri McClure looks at the latest big data issues relating to I/O, Hadoop and storage sprawl. Feature
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Big vendors tail startups in primary storage deduplication
Primary storage deduplication can slash disk utilisation rates, but it has yet to gain widespread mainstream product implementation. It’s coming though, and startups lead the way. Feature
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Primary storage deduplication guide
Learn about the primary storage deduplication market, including how the technology works, how vendors are implementing it into their products and how to add it to your existing storage environment. guide
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Optimising storage for virtual environments
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Virtual machine storage optimisation methods explained
Virtual machine storage for virtual desktops and servers has to deal with heavy and random I/O patterns. We survey the key methods of optimising storage for virtual machines. Feature
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Object-based storage allows users to tame ballooning data stores
Object-based storage boots out hierarchical file systems for a flat-file layout, tames massive files stores and overcomes RAID’s inadequacies. Feature
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New memory technologies generate attention as successors to NAND flash
Advances in phase-change memory and other new memory technologies make them candidates to replace NAND flash in enterprise solid-state storage, but it might not happen for years. Feature
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Storage performance monitoring in a sprawling, virtual world
It’s important to stay on track with storage performance monitoring. Read these articles for the latest info on storage monitoring tools, performance metrics, and more. Feature
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Sizing up storage performance analysis options
Vendors have been giving a lot of attention to improving storage capacity, but how do their options for storage performance compare? Find out in this column by Jeff Boles. Feature
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Data migration best practices for SMBs: Choosing a data migration tool
Learn about the data migration tools, techniques, and services available to small- and medium-sized organizations. Tutorial
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Symantec tackles Hadoop storage, 'big data' analytics
Symantec seeks to make Apache Hadoop more enterprise friendly by adding a software layer between its Veritas Cluster File System and HDFS. News | 13 Aug 2012
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Dell storage products roadmap includes server flash, primary dedupe
The Dell storage products roadmap outlined at Dell Storage Forum 2012 includes server-based flash, storage virtualization and primary data reduction. News | 14 Jun 2012
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iWave Software adds quick provisioning to Storage Automator
iWave Software upgrades its Storage Automator software, adding the ability to automatically and quickly provision storage to the correct tier. News | 21 May 2012
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Data center upgrade saves ICF International millions
Professional services firm ICF’s data center upgrade saved nearly $2 million with the help of a public cloud and server virtualization. News | 06 Apr 2012
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Symantec aims Data Insight 3.0 at unstructured data management
Symantec representatives say Data Insight 3.0 can facilitate unstructured data management by showing who owns and can access file data. News | 13 Mar 2012
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UCSD lab studies future changes to non-volatile memory technologies
UCSD lab’s tests of ultra-fast phase-change memory (PCM) and other new non-volatile memory technologies shows need for sweeping software changes to bring performance boost. News | 29 Nov 2011
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Intelligence community requires efficient data storage tools
Efficient data storage technologies such as deduplication and automated tiering are highlighted at a Storage Decisions conference for the intelligence community. News | 03 Nov 2011
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SSD technology making inroads with SMBs
A recent survey found businesses moving toward SSD technology. Why? The technology offers higher performance than spinning disk. News | 28 Oct 2011
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EMC has huge appetite for Big Data technology
EMC president Pat Gelsinger says the company will continue to rapidly acquire companies, but it’s looking more for Big Data technology than data storage. News | 24 Oct 2011
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IBM GPFS, SSD combo shows promise for file management
IBM GPFS scan using Violin Memory solid-state arrays shows the effect solid-state drives (SSDs) and parallel processing can have on data storage performance. News | 25 Jul 2011
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Primary storage deduplication options expanding
Primary storage dedupe seems to be on the rise as startups and major vendors extend the technology to arrays, appliances and solid-state storage. Tip
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Top five tips on data management tools for small to medium-sized businesses
SMBs face unique challenges when it comes to storage management. Check out our five favorite tips on data management tools from the past year. Tip
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I/O performance in need of a fix
Despite technological advances, unacceptable I/O performance could hold the entire industry back. Here are some solutions that have materialized so far. Tip
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Interest in data reduction methods needs to keep pace with data growth
Data reduction methods such as thin provisioning, dedupe and compression aren’t used as often as they should be, experts say. Find out how to utilize these techs in your firm. Tip
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Storage performance management: 10 storage system performance tips
Need some help with your storage performance management? These 10 effective, but often overlooked, tips will help you get the most out of your storage arrays and networks. Tip
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Is free storage software worth the risk?
Learn about the pros and cons of using free storage server software for your organization. Tip
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Automated storage tiering options for your environment
Automated storage tiering (AST) is an integrated feature in many appliances, but there are several different options to choose from. Tip
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Storage thin provisioning benefits and challenges
Storage thin provisioning requires transparency into your storage environment and an understanding of how the technology works. We detail the benefits and challenges. Tip
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Data migration checklist: What to do before, after and during a data migration
A data migration checklist and some upfront planning can help simplify labor-intensive SAN storage data migration projects. Tip
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Secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly security tools for SMBs
Learn about secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly storage security tools in this tip. Tip
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How are e-discovery tools used and what are some good tools for SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains how e-discovery tools are used and what options are available to SMBs in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What is thin provisioning and how does it work?
Greg Schulz explains what thin provisioning is and how it works in this ask the expert response. Ask the Expert
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What are the best virtualization tools for SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains the best server virtualization tools for SMBs in this Ask the Expert response. Ask the Expert
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How to integrate data backup storage environments following a business acquisition
Before integrating data backup environments, assess your recovery point objectives and recovery time objectives, perform a gap analysis and look at the longevity of each product. Ask the Expert
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How would you recover Exchange Server 2003 when the log file is corrupted?
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Migrating data from four 400 GB SATA drives
Storage management expert Ashley D'Costa discusses the best way to migrate data from four 400 GB SATA disks to four 750 GB SATA disks. Ask the Expert
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How to calculate available disk space on a RAID 5
Storage management expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question: "How do I calculate the disk space available on my RAID 5?" Ask the Expert
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Why does my EMC 45 TB drive yield only 41 TB of usable storage?
Storage expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question: "When is a 300 GB drive not a 300 GB drive?" Ask the Expert
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External SATA RAID array vs. system replacement
Storage expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question about the benefits of using an external SATA RAID array over replacing his entire system. Ask the Expert
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How to manage unstructured data
Storage expert Greg Schulz explains to a reader how to manage unstructured data. Ask the Expert
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Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is an act of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament defining the ways in which the public may obtain access to government-held information... (Continued) Definition
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Data classification policy: What it is and how to do it
Data classification is key to efficient storage, security and compliance. In this podcast Vigitrust’s Mathieu Gorge talks about the fundamentals of a data classification policy. Podcast
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Primary deduplication brings pros and cons to storage arrays
Primary deduplication brings reductions in disk capacity and can boost storage performance, but watch out for impacts such as higher I/O demands and data protection risks. Podcast
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How to purchase and manage your data storage capacity
Learn why storage pros buy more storage capacity than needed and how tiered storage, thin provisioning, and using SATA instead of FC can help you manage data growth and cut costs. Podcast
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Data storage podcasts and FAQs
Keep up-to-date with our latest podcasts on data backup and recovery, data storage tools and management, network-attached storage (NAS), storage-area networks (SANs) and more. Podcasts
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Podcast: Green storage best practices
In this podcast with Jon Collins, service director with consulting firm Freeform Dynamics, you'll learn how green storage best practices are evolving and what storage professionals are doing to reduce their use of power and to use less space for thei... Podcast
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Symantec tackles Hadoop storage, 'big data' analytics
Symantec seeks to make Apache Hadoop more enterprise friendly by adding a software layer between its Veritas Cluster File System and HDFS. News
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I/O performance, storage infrastructure lead big data issues list
ESG senior analyst Terri McClure looks at the latest big data issues relating to I/O, Hadoop and storage sprawl. Feature
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Data classification policy: What it is and how to do it
Data classification is key to efficient storage, security and compliance. In this podcast Vigitrust’s Mathieu Gorge talks about the fundamentals of a data classification policy. Podcast
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Dell storage products roadmap includes server flash, primary dedupe
The Dell storage products roadmap outlined at Dell Storage Forum 2012 includes server-based flash, storage virtualization and primary data reduction. News
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iWave Software adds quick provisioning to Storage Automator
iWave Software upgrades its Storage Automator software, adding the ability to automatically and quickly provision storage to the correct tier. News
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Primary deduplication brings pros and cons to storage arrays
Primary deduplication brings reductions in disk capacity and can boost storage performance, but watch out for impacts such as higher I/O demands and data protection risks. Podcast
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Big vendors tail startups in primary storage deduplication
Primary storage deduplication can slash disk utilisation rates, but it has yet to gain widespread mainstream product implementation. It’s coming though, and startups lead the way. Feature
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Primary storage deduplication guide
Learn about the primary storage deduplication market, including how the technology works, how vendors are implementing it into their products and how to add it to your existing storage environment. guide
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Data center upgrade saves ICF International millions
Professional services firm ICF’s data center upgrade saved nearly $2 million with the help of a public cloud and server virtualization. News
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Symantec aims Data Insight 3.0 at unstructured data management
Symantec representatives say Data Insight 3.0 can facilitate unstructured data management by showing who owns and can access file data. News
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