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File virtualization addresses the problem of NAS sprawl -- the proliferation of NAS appliances and file servers. Find resources related to file or NAS virtualization on this topic page.
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OnStor purrs at high-end enterprise NAS space with Cougar gateway
SearchStorageUK | 17 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - With clustered NAS systems now showing up in the enterprise, OnStor has brought out a NAS gateway, called Cougar, that doubles the processing and capacity of its Bobcat series
NetApp fleshes out plan for OnTap GX clustering convergence
SearchStorage.co.uk | 03 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - NetApp officials expect OnTap 8, which will integrate NetApp's GX clustering software into its primary operating system, in 2009.
Brocade moves file virtualisation in-band
SearchStorage.co.uk | 19 Mar 2008
ARTICLE - A new appliance from Brocade automates data migration and manages NAS systems at the file level.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 10
Top 5 NAS tips of 2007
Submitted By: SearchStorage.com Editors | 29 Nov 2007
TIP - Here are the top 5 NAS tips of 2007, based on our readers' interest. This list covers topics such as file virtualization, NAS aggregators and more.
Are there any problems or issues involved in 'backing out' of file virtualization? If so, what steps can users take to minimize their headaches?
Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007
FAQ - Removing virtualization can be highly disruptive to file servers and NAS platforms, but it really depends on what you're using virtualization for...
Are there any practical limits to file virtualization or caveats to be aware of?
Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007
FAQ - Scalability is a huge issue to consider. There are many ways to view scalability. For example, you might increase the number of storage systems or NAS filers in the environment...
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 4
NAS virtualization explained
By George Crump, Contributor | 30 Jul 2008
NAS VIRTUALIZATION EXPLAINED - Whether virtualizing multiple NAS heads one virtualised file system or spawning multiple virtual file servers in a physical file server, NAS virtualisation helps storage admins.
File Virtualization FAQ
12 Jun 2007
FAQS - Greg Schulz, founder and senior analyst with StorageIO, offers answers to the most common file virtualization questions he hears in the field.
Storage virtualization hardware purchase considerations
Stephen J. Bigelow, Features Writer | 17 Nov 2006
BUYING GUIDE - The choice of storage virtualization hardware plays a crucial role in virtualization, so users must understand the capabilities and limitations of hardware deployment.
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