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Storage Consolidation

ALSO CALLED: Data Consolidation, Consolidation, and Storage Centralization
DEFINITION: Storage consolidation, also called storage convergence is a method of centralizing data storage among multiple servers. The objective is to facilitate data backup and archiving for all subscribers in an enterprise, while minimizing the time required to access and store data. Other desirable features  … 
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Is virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server a good idea?
sponsored by SearchExchange
WEBCAST: Learn more about Exchange Server virtualization, including available virtualization platforms, recommendations and best practices for virtualizing Exchange Server 2003 and 2007, and more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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What every Exchange administrator should know about virtualization
sponsored by SearchExchange
PODCAST: Learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of deploying Microsoft Exchange 2007 to a properly architected and configured virtualized environment.
Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 08 Sep 2008
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Hot Storage Trends for 2008
sponsored by Zenith Infotech
VIDEOCAST: This expert Videocast, featuring Greg Schulz, Founder and Senior Analyst for the StorageIO Group, outlines the major storage topics and trends that VARs and other channel professionals should be aware of today. View this Videocast today.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Is SAN right for Windows file storage?
sponsored by SearchWindowsServer.com
WEBCAST: With the release of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has continued to increase its emphasis on Storage Area Networks (SAN) for enterprise storage. Learn more in this podcast.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Podcast on Green Storage with Nik Simpson, storage analyst for The Burton Group
sponsored by COPAN Systems
PODCAST: In this expert Podcast, Nik Simpson, analyst with The Burton Group, discusses trends in green storage, distinguishing industry hype from what storage managers are actually doing in the real world.
Posted: 01 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 01 Aug 2008
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Get the basics on using SANs for SQL Server
sponsored by SearchSQLServer
PODCAST: In this podcast, SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter shares SAN basics for beginners.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 10 Jun 2008
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The Evolution of File Systems
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
VIDEOCAST: This TechTalk explains the difference between a File Area Network (FAN) and traditional File Systems, the pros and cons of each, and what can be expected in File System Architecture in the coming years.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 23 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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SAN storage best practices for Exchange Server 2007
sponsored by SearchExchange
WEBCAST: With Exchange Server 2007's new 64-bit architecture and ability to host up to 50 storage groups, using storage area networks (SANs) becomes a more viable option than it was for Exchange 2003 installations. Using a SAN has its drawbacks as well.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Configuring SQL Server on storage area networks (SANs)
sponsored by SearchSQLServer
WEBCAST: Server MVP Hilary Cotter takes you from the pros and cons of SANs and disk fundamentals to the ideal number of LUNs and disk performance counter settings for the buffer manager.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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The Next Wave of Virtualization
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: The next generation of virtualization will have a big impact on storage infrastructures. Find out the chief storage management challenges associated with a virtualized environment, and get practical tips on how to deal with them.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008
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Latest Developments in Storage Networking
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: View this Videocast, featuring Jeff Boles, Technology Analyst for the Taneja Group, as he shares his insights into networking technologies, planning and design, and incorporating new and emerging storage networking technologies.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Virtual machines invade storage
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: In this Videocast, Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, explains how virtualization is impacting storage environments today.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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The Storage Virtualization Roadmap
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: Implementing and evaluating storage virtualization continues to be high-on-mind for many storage managers. But how did we get to this point in the storage continuum? In this expert Videocast, Steve Duplessie explains by building a virtualization roadmap.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Podcast: Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PODCAST: In this podcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 09 Jun 2008
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Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: In this webcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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VMware & Dell EqualLogic: Benefits and Best Practices for Migrating from VMware Server to iSCSI and Virtual Infrastructure 3
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: Attend this Webcast with Eric Horschman and Tim Sherbak.
Posted: 28 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Where SAN Stands
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: As SANs grow and expand, understanding the right architecture can be critical in making sure SANs are available and properly utilized. In this expert Videocast, Stephen Foskett dives into the nuts and bolts of SAN architecture and topology.
Posted: 08 May 2008 | Premiered: 08 May 2008
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Data Deduplication Made Simple
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: Data deduplication is rapidly becoming a core fundamental of any storage system, and the implications go far beyond backup applications. Take this opportunity to learn the key differences between deduplication technologies available today.
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Part 3: New Strategies for Data Center Storage and Networking
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: New products and strategies in data storage and networking, including storage virtualization, IP and Fiber Channel hybrids and the evolution of hard disk drive storage.
Posted: 24 Jan 2008 | Premiered: 24 Jan 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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Part 2: Challenges to Data Center Storage and Networking
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: Schulz discusses threats, challenges and new strategies effecting storage and networking performance and capacity.
Posted: 24 Jan 2008 | Premiered: 24 Jan 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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Simplifying IT with IP Storage Consolidation: Changing the Economics of Storage
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: This Webcast explores ways to simplify IT through the use of IP storage consolidation solutions. Learn how you can consolidate your storage without the cost and complexity of Fibre Channel.
Posted: 28 Nov 2007 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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StoreVault Solutions for under $3000
sponsored by StoreVault, a Division of NetApp
WEBCAST: At long last, the StoreVault Division offers products and solutions that start as low as $3000! Use datacenter-proven technology to protect and improve your infrastructure, without destroying your budget.
Posted: 16 Oct 2007 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Making Virtualization Real for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
sponsored by StoreVault, a Division of NetApp
PODCAST: For IT managers that think virtualization is outside the realm of possibility, this podcast is critical. Learn how any sized business can leverage virtualization in their environment and how to implement the most appropriate virtualization system for ...
Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Premiered: 04 Sep 2007
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Disk-to-Disk Backup for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
sponsored by StoreVault, a Division of NetApp
PODCAST: Today, many SMBs are moving to networked storage. Along with the increase of reliability and performance they got from making the switch to networked storage, many of these SMBs are now able to create an efficient backup and restore strategy.
Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Premiered: 04 Sep 2007
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IDC Research Group: Getting a Grip on Storage Growth
sponsored by F5 Networks
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, Richard Villars, VP Storage Systems at IDC, shares new IDC analysis on storage growth and explores real world challenges in several key areas.
Posted: 27 Aug 2007 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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STORAGE CONSOLIDATION DEFINITION (continued): …  include simplification of the storage infrastructure, centralized and efficient management, optimized resource utilization, and low operating cost.

There are three storage consolidation architectures in common use: network-attached storage (NAS), redundant array of independent disks (RAID), and the storage area network (SAN). In NAS, the hard drive that stores the data has its own network address. Files can be stored and retrieved rapidly because they do … 
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