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ALSO CALLED: SAN Architecture, Storage Network, Server Area Networks, Storage SANs, and Storage Area Networks
DEFINITION: A SAN island is a storage area network (SAN) that exists as a discrete, isolated entity within a larger SAN. The components of a SAN island are usually all located in the same building, or even within a single room. SAN islands typically evolve within organizations as they grow. In a large SAN consisting of islands, the individual islands are interconnected and can share data. Connecting SAN islands
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Architecting Deduplication and Virtualization for Best of Breed Data Protection
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST:
Boston Medical Center details its decision process and successful implementation of Data Domain deduplication storage as well as the economic benefits received by going tapeless for backup and disaster recovery. Mr. Blake presented to an audience at Gartner's Data Center Conference.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 23 Oct 2009
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Why Would You - Use Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp together with HP StorageWorks
sponsored by HP, Citrix, and Intel
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In this webcast, discover how application and desktop virtualization together with blade servers and SAN technology provide the most cost-effective virtual desktop tools for everyone in your organization. Gain insight into how to leverage this approach to simplify your IT systems while improving the productivity of your users.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 15 Oct 2009
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Windows Server Provisioning for High Availability
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
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Businesses rely heavily on their servers, so if they fail productivity is lost. This expert webcast explores the dangers of unplanned server downtime. Discover some of the most important planning, configurations and management issues for server high availability.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 09 Oct 2009
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Reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for Mid-Range NAS Appliances
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
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Because network attached storage (NAS) is file-based storage, it is particularly suited for storing the types of unstructured, file-based data that is a challenge for many storage pros today. Also, NAS can be used on its own or in conjunction with a SAN, which is attractive to many organizations.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2009
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Right-sizing Your Storage Infrastructure with Tiered Storage
sponsored by Datalink and Hitachi Data Systems
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This podcast will define tiered storage and explain how tiered storage can drive efficiency in your IT operations. Listen to this podcast to find out what you should consider before implementing a tiered storage solution.
Posted: 25 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 25 Aug 2009
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Reclaim Wasted Capacity
sponsored by Northern Parklife
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This four-part webcast demonstrates the necessity for a proper storage management solution, such as Northern Storage Suite, in an organization's storage infrastructure. They'll review how NSS can reclaim wasted capacity, control user behavior, getting your end-users on-board with saving capacity and how to properly plan for future storage needs.
Posted: 03 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 03 Aug 2009
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Save your sanity: Reduce virtual sprawl by 50%
sponsored by Avnet, HP and Partners
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Tune into this webcast to learn how to reduce server sprawl issues in your virtual environment. Learn how to avoid storage management challenges with automation technology. Discover tool features, usage, and custom reporting options to benefit your data center.
Posted: 24 Jul 2009 | Premiered: 24 Jul 2009
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How vStorage Enabled SANs Will Help Maximize VMware Investment
sponsored by Dell and VMware
PODCAST:
Check out this podcast to learn how VMware and Dell are leveraging VMware vStorage with the Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs for greater virtual server performance and more efficient management.
Posted: 01 Jun 2009 | Premiered: 01 Jun 2009
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Secrets to Successful DR and Continuity Planning
sponsored by Compellent
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This webinar reviews several enabling technologies that greatly simplify Disaster Recovery and business continuity like Silver Peak's WAN optimization solution. You'll also hear how OfficeWare was able to implement an effective and fully verified DR solution on a limited budget.
Posted: 11 Mar 2009 | Premiered: 11 Mar 2009
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3 Steps to Eliminate Unused Capacity
sponsored by Compellent
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In this demo, Compellent technology professionals explain and demonstrate their dynamic capacity and thin provisioning techniqies, how they reduce TCO and energy costs, and dramatically eliminate unused storage space.
Posted: 11 Mar 2009 | Premiered: 11 Mar 2009
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SAN DEFINITION (continued): … together in an efficient manner can present a challenge to a growing organization. There are several ways in which SAN island interconnection can be accomplished. Fibre Channel's fast data transfer makes it a popular technology choice. Even though a SAN island is physically located at a specific point, it may be used for more than one application, by more than one department within an organization, or by multiple organizations. Alternatively, an administrator may choose to allocate all the resources of a SAN island to one critical application. Drive sharing and data copying is common among SAN … SAN definition sponsored by SearchStorage.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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