Tiered storage can reduce the overall cost of storage through data classification -- the process of assigning different categories of data to different types of storage media. Find news and resources about tiered storage on this topic page.
Tiered storage strategies and best practices
SearchStorage.co.UK | 15 Mar 2010 SPECIAL REPORT - Learn about available internal and external tiered storage models, data classification best practices for tiered storage, and some tiered backup and recovery strategies.
SAS and SATA explained
SearchStorage.co.UK | 25 Feb 2010 SPECIAL REPORT - Learn how to use SAS and SATA for tiered storage, read about SAS-2 (6 Gbps SAS) technology features and discover why a low cost per gigabyte makes SATA a viable alternative to FC.
Data classification best practices for tiered storage
15 Jul 2009 TIP - Classifying data for tiered storage may sound simple, but it's not. Learn best practices for effective tiered storage, including capacity planning and data archiving technology.
Using SAS and SATA for tiered storage
Greg Schulz, Contributor | 22 Feb 2010 FAQ - This podcast offers detailed information about SAS and SATA so you can strike the right balance between SAS and SATA in a tiered storage environment.
How to purchase and manage your data storage capacity
SearchStorage.co.UK | 28 Dec 2009 PODCAST - 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.
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