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Advantages of using an object storage system
Learn the advantages of implementing an object storage system in your data storage environment.
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Cloud backup solutions for VARs: The sales-only model
Read up on one type of cloud backup solutions available to VARs: services that VARs simply sell rather than manage or host themselves.
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Effective data sanitization
Effective use of data sanitization techniques lessens the chance that valuable data could be stolen or compromised.
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Troubleshooting Hyper-V storage problems
Learn to identify and address common Hyper-V storage problems, such as corrupt virtual machines, Blue Screen of Death errors and storage contention.
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Building a resilient WAN
This tip will help you spot potential WAN design problems before they escalate and show you how to boost resilience without sacrificing performance.
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Dealing with failback problems
Failback processes must be planned and tested in advance. This tip looks at issues that must be resolved before failing back to your primary location.
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XenServer storage: How it works and what can go wrong
In Citrix XenServer, the connection between hosts and storage involves multiple components. Find out where problems typically arise and how to fix them.
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Using the business impact analysis as a planning tool
Use the business impact analysis (BIA) as an efficiency tool. It can serve as a guide in tough economic times and a roadmap when the economy rebounds.
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An introduction to serverless backups
Taking production servers out of the backup process can increase backup efficiency. This tip outlines how serverless backups are performed today.
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Cloud-based archiving: What you need to know
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.
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Wireless local area network backup and recovery
Paul Kirvan offers wireless local area network (WLAN) backup and recovery tips to help you protect your investment in WLAN technology.
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An introduction to LAN-free backups
LAN-free backups alleviate network congestion and make backup more efficient.
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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.
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Tips on power system protection
This tip will help ensure that you are doing everything possible, within your budget and available facilities, to have the power you need.
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Backup Exec 2012 upgrade features new tasks
Symantec Backup Exec 2012 is significantly different than previous versions. This tip details how to perform some key tasks in the new version.
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Converged architecture offerings pick up momentum
Converged architecture options are gaining interest from IT shops hoping to simplify the deployment of storage, servers, and networking.
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Citrix StorageLink integrates SAN with virtual servers
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.
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Preparing for an attack on your primary data center
Find out how to respond when faced with a physical attack on your primary data center, either external or internal.
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Microsoft improves backup utilities in Windows 8
Microsoft expert Brien Posey says that Microsoft has made some key changes that improve Windows 8 backup.
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Understanding data movement in Tier 0 storage
Knowing how SSD tiering software works will help storage managers match data access characteristics of applications.
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Finding data deduplication solutions for DR
Deduplication is an important strategy for disaster recovery. Learn more about data dedupe solutions in this expert tip by Paul Kirvan.
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DRAM SSD vs. NAND SSD: Let the FUD begin
This tip looks at areas such as volatility, performance and longevity where buyers will want to weigh the difference between DRAM SSD and NAND SSD.
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Prolonging SSD life
Writing to an SSD gradually wears it out. Solid-state storage expert Phil Goodwin offers some tips for prolonging SSD life.
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Cloud backup versus cloud storage comparison
Cloud hype has blurred the cloud storage and cloud backup, recovery and restore line. This tip will offer a cloud BURR versus cloud storage comparison.