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Data backup software: Selection, implementation and optimization advice for Indian businesses
Data backup is not as simple as it sounds. Here's our take on how midsized Indian companies should select backup and recovery solutions. Buyer's Guide
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Learning Guide: Low-cost storage
If you're trying to find resources on low-cost networking, iSCSI, SATA and IP storage, you've come to the right place. SearchStorage.com's editors have put together a stockpile of the latest news, expert advice and tips to help you stay on top of wha... Learning Guide
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Five questions on solid-state drive technology
Before you strap in, make sure your data center network can handle the performance gains provided by solid-state drive devices. News | 15 Jan 2012
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SSD technology helps reduce server sprawl
Solid-state drives are still more expensive than spinning disks, but SSD technology can improve I/O performance, reducing the number of servers and storage arrays you need. Article | 20 Sep 2010
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HP says 3Par will hasten converged infrastructure push
HP says its proposed buyout of 3Par will speed up a converged infrastructure push, but some IT pros still balk at the idea of one-vendor-fits-all-data center needs. Article | 23 Aug 2010
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Data center disaster recovery gets tougher in tough times
Data center disaster recovery plans fall apart without strong executive-level support, say AFCOM attendees. But there are some tricks of the trade for making the business case in a down economy. Article | 10 Mar 2010
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Asigra secures FIPS 140-2 certification for cloud backup
In an attempt to get a leg up in security on competitors, Asigra underwent the SIAC's 'Soviet-like' certification process to certify its cloud backup software. Will it work? Article | 19 Feb 2010
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HP launches new telco servers, storage: News in brief
In today's news in brief, HP has released four telco products, including two servers based on Intel's Xeon 'Nehalem' chip. A study finds that blanking panels can save thousands of dollars. Article | 24 Jun 2009
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Lower disaster recovery costs with open source replication tools
Lower the cost of disaster recovery replication with open source DR tools like Rsync and distributed replicated block device, or DRBD. Article | 27 May 2009
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HP taps startup for I/O, solid-state storage technology: News in brief
In today's news in brief, startup Fusion-io struck a deal with Hewlett-Packard to use its memory technology in BladeSystem servers. Article | 03 Mar 2009
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Sun Microsystems provides storage, hard drive wiping services
The stolen data industry has become a serious threat to the security of all hardware containing sensitive data. Sun Microsystems now offers erasure services as part of its data center services suite. News | 26 Nov 2008
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Tapeless backup gains favor among storage architects
Removing tape from the offsite data protection equation is no longer a brazenly reckless act. Article | 06 Jul 2006
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Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM
The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows. Tip
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Linux DRBD saves you from costly SAN deployments
Avoid pricey storage area network (SAN) devices and synchronize data with DRBD, a powerful — and free — software component available in Linux. Tip
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Best practices for setting up RAID groups
Setting up RAID groups is a simple process, but admins should know the pros and cons of various RAID levels and take steps to prevent common problems. Tip
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Data storage management for virtual workloads
Understanding storage needs and keeping a close eye on how resources are allocated in a virtual environment are important parts of effective data storage management. Tip
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Don't misuse VMware High-Availability technology
VMware High Availability is a valuable tool, but data center managers should not overlook its limitations as a disaster recovery solution. Tip
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Three options for data storage management that combat sprawl
Lower costs make it tempting to add more storage to a network, but poor integration can lead to storage sprawl. These three data storage management options could be the fix. Tip
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SAN technology considerations for data center virtualization
While storage area networks (SANs) are key in a virtualization rollout, one company found that problems can arise when an initial SAN deployment isn't properly planned. Tip
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Tackling server virtualization storage problems
Server virtualization can lower IT costs but may create the need for more storage in virtual environments. Learn tips on how to solve server virtualization storage problems. Tip
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Data center storage trends 2010: What's hot and what's on the horizon
It's been a busy couple of years in the advancement of IT storage systems technologies. In this tip, storage industry experts comment on hot data center storage trends that data center admins should be keeping an eye on in 2010, including thin provis... Tip
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Avoiding disaster recovery pitfalls in VMware and Linux: Rejecting default settings
When running Linux in a VMware environment, vendors' default configurations can complicate disaster recovery and backup. To exploit serverless backup tools such as VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) and efficiently replicate data to a disaster recovery... Tip
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Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM
The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows. Tip
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Linux DRBD saves you from costly SAN deployments
Avoid pricey storage area network (SAN) devices and synchronize data with DRBD, a powerful — and free — software component available in Linux. Tip
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Five questions on solid-state drive technology
Before you strap in, make sure your data center network can handle the performance gains provided by solid-state drive devices. News
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Best practices for setting up RAID groups
Setting up RAID groups is a simple process, but admins should know the pros and cons of various RAID levels and take steps to prevent common problems. Tip
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Data storage management for virtual workloads
Understanding storage needs and keeping a close eye on how resources are allocated in a virtual environment are important parts of effective data storage management. Tip
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Don't misuse VMware High-Availability technology
VMware High Availability is a valuable tool, but data center managers should not overlook its limitations as a disaster recovery solution. Tip
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Three options for data storage management that combat sprawl
Lower costs make it tempting to add more storage to a network, but poor integration can lead to storage sprawl. These three data storage management options could be the fix. Tip
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SAN technology considerations for data center virtualization
While storage area networks (SANs) are key in a virtualization rollout, one company found that problems can arise when an initial SAN deployment isn't properly planned. Tip
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Tackling server virtualization storage problems
Server virtualization can lower IT costs but may create the need for more storage in virtual environments. Learn tips on how to solve server virtualization storage problems. Tip
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SSD technology helps reduce server sprawl
Solid-state drives are still more expensive than spinning disks, but SSD technology can improve I/O performance, reducing the number of servers and storage arrays you need. Article
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When it comes to data center storage, having a well-built data center storage infrastructure and a sufficient amount of data storage is crucial to business. Get expert advice on data center storage, including the latest and best storage technologies for data centers, data center storage best practices, storage area networks (SANs), tiered storage and more, in this topic.