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Storage Provisioning

ALSO CALLED: Thin Provisioning and Provisioning
DEFINITION: Fat provisioning (FP) is the conventional storage provisioning model, in which space is allocated beyond current needs, in anticipation of growing need and increased data complexity. As a result, the storage utilization rate is low. Large amounts of storage space are paid for  … 
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Storage Virtualization Presentation Download: Should You Virtualize?
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization delivers several benefits for organizations if deployed correctly. Explore this presentation download for insights as to what these benefits are and get advice for if and how you should virtualize your storage.
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 08 Jul 2008
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Storage Virtualization Presentation Download: Storage in the Virtual World
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WHITE PAPER: Although virtualization delivers a number of critical benefits, it also creates additional complexities in terms of storage management. This presentation download provides an overview on what these challenges are and different methods for combating...
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 08 Jul 2008
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Virtual View for VMware: Simplified Storage Provisioning and Management for VMware Environments
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Virtual View for VMware demonstrates Xiotech's commitment to and continued innovation in providing easy-to-manage, reliable, and adaptable storage solutions for your VMware Virtual Infrastructure.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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3 Must Haves for the Virtual Data Center
sponsored by Compellent
WHITE PAPER: To take full advantage of server virtualization, and create a true virtual data center, IT departments need a holistic storage solution that allows fully shared resources, easy and automated storage classification.
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
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ESG: Enterprise Class SANs - Sophisticated Storage Simplicity
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WHITE PAPER: This ESG Lab validation highlights the ease of use and cost-effectiveness of Compellent Storage Center version 4.0 with a focus on valuable capabilities including Fast Track, Data Progression, Dynamic Capacity, Data Instant Replay.
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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7 Ways to Lower Storage TCO
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WHITE PAPER: Compellent's innovative storage platform helps organizations dramatically reduce both capital and operating expenses, while improving data availability and recovery.
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
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Extending the Life of Data Centers with an Energy-Efficient SAN
sponsored by Compellent
WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss the green advantages delivered by Compellent's Thin Provisioning, Automated Tiered Storage and Advanced Virtualization technology.
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
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IT Briefing - The Benefits for Next Gen NAS
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This IT Briefing discusses traditional NAS technologies and explains how new, next-generation NAS solutions are making an impact on storage today. Read this IT Briefing to learn more about the future of NAS technologies and what they will mean for you.
Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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PS SERIES GROUPS DEPLOYING THIN PROVISIONING IN A PS SERIES SAN
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Thin provisioning delivers many benefits, but it brings upon additional management requirements. Read this white paper to learn about solutions that provide all the tools needed to deploy and manage a thin-provisioned storage environment.
Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Network Appliance and VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 Storage Best Practices
sponsored by Arrow Electronics, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This technical report reviews the best practices for implementing VMware Virtual Infrastructures on Network Appliance fabric-attached storage (FAS) systems.
Posted: 29 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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STORAGE PROVISIONING DEFINITION (continued): … Fat provisioning (FP) is the conventional storage provisioning model, in which space is allocated beyond current needs, in anticipation of growing need and increased data complexity. As a result, the storage utilization rate is low. Large amounts of storage space are paid for but may never be used. A newer model, known as thin provisioning TP, was developed to optimize the efficient use of available space.
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