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ALSO CALLED: Virtualization, Storage-based Virtualization, Host-based Virtualization, SV, NAS Virtualization, SAN Virtualization, Block Virtualization, Storage Subsystem Virtualization, File Virtualization, Disk Virtualization, Network-based Virtualization, Storage Device Virtualization
DEFINITION: File virtualization is the creation of an abstraction layer between file servers and the clients that access those file servers. Once deployed, the file virtualization layer manages files and file systems across servers, allowing administrators to present clients with one logical file mount for all servers. The file servers continue to host file data and metadata. While this arrangement may seem to  … 
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Storage Virtualization White Papers (View All Report Types)
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Introduction to Virtual Desktop Architectures
sponsored by RingCube Technologies, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Enterprises have embraced various forms of virtualization during the past few decades including server, storage and desktop virtualization. In this paper, we will describe several desktop virtualization architectures, and the success criteria required for each.
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2009


Building the Efficient Enterprise with Dell, Intel, and VMware vSphere 4
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: With the emergence of standards-based architectures, virtualization, and ubiquitous high-speed connectivity, cloud computing technology is primed to form the basis for a new, highly efficient enterprise IT infrastructure. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009


Top 10 Virtualization Myths
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
WHITE PAPER: It seems that there are a lot of myths floating around regarding virtualization technologies. This paper explores and subsequently debunks the top 10 myths about virtualization.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009


7 Ways to Deal with Data Growth from a Cost Standpoint
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: Is data growth causing higher costs for data storage and backup in your organization? If the answer is yes, then you'll want to read this white paper that features seven ways to deal with data growth from a cost perspective.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009


Realizing the Promise of Storage Virtualization: Where Does Storage and Data Virtualization Live?
sponsored by Forsythe
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will discuss how the push for continued virtualization and the "cloud"- along with a consolidated view that manages the infrastructure - is quickly becoming a reality due to market and end-user demand. You'll also learn what questions to ask yourself to assist in creating an organizational strategy for the best management approach.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009


Optimal Storage Virtualization: The Key to Effective Information Management
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The term “storage virtualization” has been around for a while, but many storage vendors offer differing interpretations of what storage virtualization actually is. In this paper, Xiotech, the company that first delivered optimal storage virtualization for open systems, provides a practical, working approach to the topic.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009


VMware vSphere v4 Best Practices for Emprise 7000
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This document provides valuable insight on determining the number and size of datastores, planning the storage environment, and tuning performance of the Emprise 7000 system.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009


The New Foundation of Storage: Intelligent Storage Element Technology
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Xiotech offers a fresh approach to data storage—disk drives, drive enclosures, and controllers with its Intelligent Storage Element technology: A storage foundation that sets new standards for reliability, performance, scalability, and value.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009


Ten Things You Need to Know about Virtualization
sponsored by DataCore Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Thinking of making the move to “total enterprise virtualization?" Here are some interesting points of view about virtualization you should know coming from the vantage point of a storage virtualization pioneer, DataCore Software.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009


Storage Efficiency: The Key to Green Storage Operation
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER: While energy consumption of overall data center operations and server-related equipment is generally understood, the story is quite different when it comes to storage systems. This paper offers practical advice on how to measure storage system efficiency and compares the efficiency numbers of several common storage solutions.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009


eBook: 6 Essential Strategies For Economizing Your Storage
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: There are six technologies and strategies for economizing your storage in this ebook. Together they can transform your data center into an economically superior storage environment.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009


Intelligent Tiered Storage: Focus on Hitachi Data Systems
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: Implementing different tiers of storage is very common. But mplementing an Intelligent Tiered Storage environment is still the exception than the rule. Hitachi Data Systems provides best-in-class Intelligent Tiered Storage through its storage management software, storage virtualization solutions, digital archiving, NAS, and VTL offerings.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009


Building a Powerful, Resilient, Affordable IT Infrastructure
sponsored by CompuCom and IBM
WHITE PAPER: Small and midsize companies with strapped IT budgets and limited IT resources do not have to be limited to inflexible, inefficient IT infrastructures that offer unreliable IT services. Instead, smaller companies can empower their IT environments through virtualization, optimizing assets and realizing new opportunities for efficiency.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009


SEPATON S2100-ES2 and DeltaStor: Scale-Out VTL and Deduplication
sponsored by SEPATON
WHITE PAPER: SEPATON S2100-ES2 is architected to efficiently support backup and recovery for demanding enterprise-grade sites. Its DeltaScale scale-out architecture enables expansion in performance or capacity by simply adding a processing node or additional disk capacity.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009


Solutions Guide: Business Ready Configurations for Data Center Virtualization
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization are pre-configured, easy to order, bundled solutions that include Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware vSphere™. This white paper provides a detailed reference architecture for the Business Ready Configurations.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009


Reducing the Costs and Risks of Branch Office Data Protection
sponsored by Double-Take Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about how Double-Take Backup reduces the window for data loss, is more efficient than tape, and less costly than tape or other replications solutions.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009


Real-Time Protection for Hyper-V
sponsored by Double-Take Software
WHITE PAPER: To provide disaster recovery for virtual machines running on a Hyper-V host, look to Double-Take for Hyper-V from Double-Take Software to protect your workloads with real-time replication and automated failover for virtualized workloads. Read this white paper for more details.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009


Eight Questions to Ask When Considering an All-in-One Data Protection Solution
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: Many administrators who oversee their organization’s backup and recovery are considering an all-in-one data protection (DP) solution. There are eight things to consider before you make your decision on which solution to purchase and this white paper explains them.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009


Leveraging Virtualisation for a Competitive Edge Improve Application Availability and Resource Provisioning
sponsored by Virtustream
WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss the 5 areas of Virtualisation technology and introduce you to a virtualized framework solution from Virtustream that will not only provide the maximum ROI, but will address issues from a business perspective as well as an IT perspective, with a constant eye on the calculator for any business investment - your TCO.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009


5 Ways VMware vSphere Improves Backup and Recovery
sponsored by Veeam Software
WHITE PAPER: VMware's latest enterprise-level hypervisor product suite, vSphere, includes many new features and technological enhancements over its predecessor, VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3). This white paper focuses on how VMware improved various storage technologies, how they relate to data backup and recovery, and more.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
WHITE PAPER: "Company ABC" is a successful enterprise with an annual storage growth rate of 70%, and a series of data management challenges. Check out this report to see what they uncovered by conducting a file system inventory -- and how they used that information to reduce costs and improve data management.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009


Building a Smarter Storage Infrastructure
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explains how building a smarter storage infrastructure based on the business value of data can enable you to address your data storage requirements efficiently and at the lowest cost.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009


Disaster recovery planning fundamentals: DR testing basics
sponsored by Zenith Infotech
WHITE PAPER: A disaster recovery plan represents an organization's detailed roadmap of where to go, what to do and when to do it in the event of a disaster. Understanding what does the business need, and is it capable of addressing this need with regard to both capabilities and cost is essential in the overall planning stages.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009


High Performance NAS
sponsored by BlueArc Corp.
WHITE PAPER: Read this special report that reviews current NAS trends including high-availability clustered storage to address growing storage needs and today's media-rich file environments and more.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009


Dell™ Reference Architecture Overview for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 in a VMware® ESX Server Environment using EqualLogic PS Series Storage
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blue print or a starting configuration, for designing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 storage in a virtualized server environment using Dell™ EqualLogic™ arrays.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009

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STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION DEFINITION (continued): …  add IT overhead unnecessarily, file virtualization provides several key advantages, including a global namespace to index files on network file servers. In addition, this virtual file storage consolidation allows excess storage capacity to be shared between file servers. Data migrations can be conducted between file servers transparently to end users and applications, which is ideal in a tiered storage infrastructure. In short, file virtualization allows companies to access isolated ("stranded") storage capacity on network file servers and perform seamless file migrations among them. … 
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