Existing storage management methods and tools are coming up short when it comes to meeting the demands of today's exploding storage requirements. Application expansion, proliferation of rich digital media and stringent compliance requirements driven by regulation all contribute to the fast growing storage demand.

Fortunately, storage expert Greg Schulz, clears up the confusion around file virtualization in this SearchStorage.com FAQ Podcast.

Find out who should be using file virtualization and why. Get answers to questions about how file virtualization is performed, the pros and cons of file virtualization appliances, limitations to the technology -- and more.