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Data Deduplication Tutorial

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data Deduplication is a vital technology to consider as part of your overall data protection strategy. Data Deduplication significantly reduces the amount of space required for backup and the network bandwidth required for replication. This tutorial explores several facets of data deduplication technology and compares vendor offerings. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Presentation Transcript: Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this eSeminar transcript from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Network-attached storage FAQ

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Though network-attached storage (NAS) offers a number of benefits, it also presents some challenges. In this podcast, Ashish Nadkarni, Principal Consultant with GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the pros and cons of using NAS in an SMB environment and offers some best practices. Published by: EMC Corporation

Presentation Transcript: Email Archiving, Ediscovery, Compliance, Storage Management

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Email archiving is a burgeoning market at a time when many storage pros are faced with increasing ediscovery requests and compliance regulations. Listen to this podcast to find out the latest developments in email archiving. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Data Deduplication: It's more than Just a Box on the Network

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EDT

This session will discuss the various operational and design factors that go into making the right technology decision for deduplication. Published by: FalconStor Software

Stepping Up to Deduplication with Simpana8

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT

This brief webcast provides a basic overview of CommVault's inline, embedded deduplication capability. It will cover how we dedupe, how our approach differs from traditional appliance-based dedupe and several use cases for implementing deduplication within your organization. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Data Deduplication Beyond Backup

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EDT

In this TechTalk, W. Curtis Preston, Executive Editor for TechTarget's Storage Media Group and independent consultant, discusses the state of deduplication for primary storage, the pros and cons of the different approaches, and what we should expect to see in future systems. Published by: Storage Decisions

Live Q&A with W. Curtis Preston

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Please join us for today' Live Q&A with backup and recovery expert, W. Curtis Preston. This interactive Q&A session will provide attendees with the opportunity to have all backup and recovery questions answered by Mr. Backup himself. Published by: Storage Decisions

Implementation Advanced Uses and Testing Part I

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The first session starts with an explanation of why we are using disk in the backup system, as it will build the foundation for later discussions. Published by: Storage Decisions

Implementation Advanced Uses and Testing Part II

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Preston explains the differences between the different types of dedupe, including source and target, hashing vs. delta differentials, inline vs. post processing and local vs. global deduplication. He continues with an explanation of some advanced uses of deduplication and finishes the session with some thoughts on how to test deduplication. Published by: Storage Decisions

HP Simply Business Protection: Reliable Data Protection for Business Continuity

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

No matter the business, industry, or size, reliable data access is essential to operations. As that data continues to grow exponentially, it is important to have a backup and recovery strategy that meets current business needs and has the flexibility to grow and change. Read this white paper to learn about HP data protection solutions. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

The Evolving Role of Disk and Tape in the Data Center

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper describes five best practices for backup and long-term data protection and explores the aspects of disk and tape solutions that, when combined into a disk-to-disk-to-tape solution, provide the most robust answer to backup and archival for the data center. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join us for an extraordinary panel session that you just won't want to miss. In this eSeminar from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

PODCAST: Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join us for an extraordinary panel session that you just won't want to miss. In this podcast from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Email Archiving, Ediscovery, Compliance, Storage Management

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

ESG Report: Data Deduplication Diversity: Evaluating Software- vs. Hardware-Based Approaches

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication dramatically improves the value proposition of disk-based data protection as it eliminates the redundancy typically seen in secondary storage processes. The use of deduplication will drive further backup-to-disk adoption and deliver associated performance and reliability benefits. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Deduplication Calculator

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data deduplication is a smart approach to handling continued data growth with minimal budgets. Utilizing this Deduplication Calculator, you'll discover how much time and money you can save by implementing CommVault^® Simpana^® software. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Taking the Lead in Data Deduplication

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Brian Brockway, VP of Product Management at CommVault, as he takes a look at data deduplication and explores some of the new features of CommVault® Simpana® 8 software. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Evaluating Concentric Managed Backup - A Guide for the Technical Decision Maker

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this white paper, you will learn about some of the underlying technology and architecture behind the capabilities of Concentric Managed Backup. Technical decision-makers should come away from this document with a deeper knowledge of the Concentric Managed Backup platform and its overall architecture. Published by: Concentric

Quantum DXi-Series: Deduplicated Backup and Remote Replication Solutions

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this illuminating video to learn more about data deduplication as well as how the Quantum DXi-Series disk backup and replication solutions leverage data deduplication technology to dramatically shrink your disk requirements and enable remote replication replication as a disaster recovery technique. Published by: Quantum Corporation

How To Cut Backup & DR Costs

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

If you're concerned about the amount of host resources consumed by your existing approaches to local and/or remote recovery, are interested in improving RPO, RTO and recovery reliability, and would like to consolidate recovery capabilities to reduce complexity and cost, this seminar will discuss a proven solution. Published by: InMage Systems

Matching Data Deduplication Approaches to Workload Characteristics: The Quantum DXi7500

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Technology Brief discusses different approaches to data deduplication in the market today along with the pros and cons of each, and then matches some of the most common backup problems to a recommended deduplication approach. The brief close with a spotlight on Quantum's DXi7500 enterprise disk backup and replication system Published by: Quantum Corporation

What Data Domain is Doing to Storage

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines the impact of data deduplication on data protection, and specifically how Data Domain pioneered the combination of storage system interfaces and software to make the disk-based solution an efficient and cost-effective alternative to tape-based methods. Published by: Data Domain

Hitachi and Symantec: Build Your Archiving and Discovery Strategy Today

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Attend this vital seminar and see how the Hitachi Content Archive Platform with Symantec™ Enterprise Vault™ can simplify the job for you. In one powerful solution it gives you a flexible, scalable, intelligent and easy-to-manage solution that delivers performance and scalability to meet the needs of any sized e-mail environment. Published by: Continental Resources

Storage Decisions Data Deduplication Virtual Seminar

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

On June 30, 2009, backup and recovery expert W. Curtis Preston brings the popular Storage Decisions Deduplication Seminar to the virtual world. This live, one-day online workshop features how-to advice on the hottest technology in storage. Get questions answered live by Preston and meet reps from the leading technology providers. Published by: Storage Decisions

Presentation Transcript: Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

FalconStor Software provides solutions that can dramatically improve backup speeds while working with your current backup technology and operations. Management can be streamlined even while performance improves. Published by: FalconStor Software

Backup School 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Advanced Backup School seminar presentation is guaranteed to provide you with time-tested advice and techniques that will make backup easier. Renowned backup guru W. Curtis Preston will review the basics - but will also be going into in-depth detail on the newest issues, technologies, and solutions surrounding backup. Published by: Data Domain

Squeezing more out of tape backup systems

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tape vendors have recently improved their tape devices' density, enhancing management tools, integrating tape with their disk storage systems, and adding encryption. Listen to this podcast to find out how you can take advantage of these new improvements. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Enhancing Disk-to-Disk (D2D) Backup with Data Deduplication

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today's storage environments need a way to keep data intact without consuming corresponding disk storage. The FalconStor® File Interface Deduplication System provides the solution. Read on to discover the amazing benefits of this data deduplication solution. Published by: FalconStor Software

Tipcast: Optimizing Tape Backup Systems

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many organizations still rely on tape instead of disks for their backup needs. As the amount of incoming data increases actions need to be taken to optimize and squeeze more life out of existing tape systems. As a result, storage venders have been taking action to improve these systems. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Protecting Server Data in Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs)

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 24:00:00 EDT

The use of computer resources throughout business operations increases the volume and importance of data for SMBs. Examine a framework for current methods of server data protection, and steps in evaluating an online disk-based server backup sol... Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Reduce IT Management Costs with DeDuplication: Use and Maximum Operational Efficiency with Hands-Free Management

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Attend this live Webcast to hear from industry experts who will discuss how companies can maximize and leverage your storage utilization with global deduplication to save valuable resources. Published by: NEC Corporation of America

Importance of Operational Simplicity in Selecting Disk-to-Disk Data Protection

Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This analyst report makes the business case for Data Domain's D2D solution - one that stands out in its ability to dramatically shrink required capacity of a secondary storage environment, but also provide ease-of-use and significant results. Published by: Data Domain

Podcast: Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

For most IT organizations, traditional server backup remains the primary means of protecting data. And despite decades of technology development in this area, challenges remain. This podcast will discuss methods for backing up data and the relative performance characteristics of each method. Published by: FalconStor Software

Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Is Online Server Backup Appropriate for Your Business

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to examine the setbacks of traditional backup, gain a better understanding of online backup, and discover why Iron Mountain's LiveVault solution for automated server backup and recovery won the 2006 award for Best Storage Software Solution from the Software and Information Industry Association. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Sun™ Open Storage for MySQL™ Database Projects - Storage with Open Source Benefits

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Today's storage systems are often proprietary, expensive to manage, and rigid to deploy. In contrast, Sun Open Storage products, including innovative software and Sun Storage J4200, J4400, and J4500 arrays, offer a fresh alternative that can help organizations create a fast, reliable, and open storage infrastructure for less. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

The State of Deduplication in Fortune 1000 Companies

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This TIP research paper delivers findings from over 245 in-depth interviews with Storage professionals at large enterprises, most of them among the Fortune 1000. Read on to learn about the top Storage team challenges and initiatives, current state of deduplication environments and solutions, and much more. Published by: Data Domain

Backup and Recovery for Microsoft Exchange Server - Data Domain Deduplication Storage Best Practices Guide

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In many companies, Microsoft Exchange is now commonly viewed as a mission-critical application. Protecting Exchange information is critical and backup is still the primary method used. This paper focuses on the traditional backup and recovery practices for Microsoft Exchange Server along with solutions from Data Domain. Published by: Data Domain

Presentation Transcript - Applying Data Deduplication Technology to Disk Backup

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This presentation transcript is the first of a two-part ESG e-Seminar Series on data de-duplication. In part one, Tony Asaro, ESG Senior Analyst, and Heidi Biggar, ESG analyst, will discuss the various technology considerations when applying data deduplication technology to disk backup. Published by: Data Domain

Sun™ J4400 Array as Disk Storage for Zmanda Recovery Manager for MySQL™ Database

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Combining the power of the Solaris™ 10 Operating System with the data integrity and simplified administration of ZFS, the Sun Storage J4400 array is a strong candidate for improving backup & restoring operations. This paper discusses how to configure & deploy Zmanda Recovery Manager for MySQL databases with the Sun Storage J4400 array. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Back Up Systems: Technical Considerations (Presentation Transcript)

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This presentation transcript explores the primary technological differences inherent in the various forms of data deduplication currently available. Published by: Data Domain

Continuous Data Protection

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

If your company seeks to eliminate or drastically reduce backup windows to create faster point-in-time recoveries for more mission-critical apps, CDP software is a viable alternative to traditional backup software. Take a few minutes to read this presentation transcript to learn more about the technology. Published by: FalconStor Software

IT Briefing: Improving Data Center Efficiency with Network and Storage Consolidation

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IT Briefing will talk about the nightmare of the data center sprawl in the age of virtualization and how network and storage consolidation can reduce your total cost of ownership (TCO). Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Storage Magazine Online May 2009: Put Dedupe to the Test

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this month's Storage Magazine Online cover story, our resident backup expert, W. Curtis Preston, shows how to test various systems against your data so you can make the right decisions. Plus, check out features on recession-proof storage tips, four-tier storage design, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP). Published by: SearchStorage.com

LIVEWIRE™: Full-Server Protecting and Recovery in Real-Time

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this free whitepaper to learn about LiveWire from Double-Take Software - a cost effective solution that will keep your second tier servers up-to-date on disk and ready to recover to any physical or virtual machine in just hours - or less! Published by: Double-Take Software

Podcast: Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast explores the primary technological differences inherent in the various forms of data deduplication currently available. Published by: Data Domain

CDP FAQ

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

If your company seeks to eliminate or drastically reduce backup windows to create faster point-in-time recoveries for more mission-critical apps, CDP software is a viable alternative to traditional backup software. Take a few minutes to listen to this expert Podcast to learn more about the technology. Published by: FalconStor Software

Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems Technical Consideration (Podcast)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast explores the primary technological differences inherent in the various forms of data deduplication currently available. Published by: Data Domain

Disk-based data backup and recovery for SMBs

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As storage capacity needs grow in SMBs, disk is increasingly being used as a backup storage target. In this FAQ, Executive Editor and Independent Backup Expert W. Curtis Preston, discusses the role of disk-based backup in the SMB space. Published by: i365, A Seagate Company

Dedupe-Centric Storage

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication has leverage across the storage infrastructure for reducing data, improving data protection and, in general, simplifying data management. Storage system vendors who treat deduplication merely as a feature will check off a box on a feature list, but are likely to fall short of delivering the benefits deduplication promises. Published by: Data Domain

Avoiding Disk Bottleneck in Data Domain's Deduplication File System

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents a set of techniques to substantially reduce disk I/Os in high-throughput deduplication storage systems. These techniques are general methods to improve throughput performance of deduplication storage systems. Published by: Data Domain

Webcast: Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Please join Tony Asaro, Senior Analyst, ESG and Heidi Biggar, Analyst, ESG as they discuss the various technology considerations when applying data de-duplication technology to disk backup. This webcast explains why data de-duplication is making disk backup a more compelling alternative to tape. Published by: Data Domain

ESG: Data De-duplication & Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The fact that most companies and organizations still use tape as their primary defense against data loss events is troubling. This report recommends they consider data de-duplication to complement and even replace their tape systems. Published by: Data Domain

Optimise Deduplication with Data Domain SISL™ Scaling Architecture

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The SISL (Stream-Informed Segment Layout) scaling architecture optimizes deduplication throughput scalability and minimizes disk footprint by minimizing disk accesses. This paper explores the Data Domain SISL approach and compares it to emerging alternatives. Published by: Data Domain

Backup 101: Tips You Need to Simplify DR and Continuity

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this on-demand webcast to learn how to design and develop a Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy that works for your budget. Published by: Compellent

Presentation Download: Backup School 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Getting Back to Business: Speed of Recovery for Microsoft Exchange Begins with Adequate Levels of Protection

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper takes a close look at the impact of e-mail downtime on today's businesses and highlights ways to meet strict data recovery needs by describing the most common approaches to Exchange data protection and effective ways to meet and manage Exchange RTO and RPO requirements. Published by: BakBone Software

White Paper: Dedupe-Centric Storage for General Applications

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication is enabling a new generation of data storage systems. While traditional storage vendors have tried to dismiss deduplication as a feature, it is proving to be a truly fundamental. There are a vast number of requirements that make it very challenging to build a storage system that actually delivers the full potential of deduplication. Published by: Data Domain

ESG Report: Data De-duplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems - Technical and Business Considerations

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data de-duplication offers landscape changing value that is easy to quantify, improves reliability, simplifies management and provides rapid recovery of data. Read this ESG report to learn more about it. Published by: Data Domain

Avoiding the Disk Bottleneck in the Data Domain Deduplication File System

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper introduces three techniques employed in the production Data Domain deduplication file system and shows how they can be used to relieve the disk bottleneck. Published by: Data Domain

Technical Brief: Data Domain SISL™ Scaling Architecture

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

While tape has been the dominant storage medium for data protection for decades because of its low cost, it is steadily losing ground to disk-based deduplication storage systems. The CPU-centric design of Data Domain systems takes the pressure off of disk accesses as a bottleneck. Published by: Data Domain

Continuous Data Protection: Near vs. Real CDP

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To help companies choose between CDP and near-CDP software, here's a checklist of questions to help you determine if you really need CDP. Published by: FalconStor Software

BACKUP REDESIGN: Do More with Less ... Really!

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The call to protect corporate data in less time and for less money has inspired a whole new way of thinking about backup - a complete backup redesign. This paper explores a better way to backup and protect data and applications - disk-based application. Published by: AppAssure Software

Replay applmage: Delivering Continuous Imaging for Windows Servers

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Replay appImage is disk imaging designed for any Windows application server, built to automatically and continuously image any Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 server. Read this data sheet for more. Published by: AppAssure Software

Replay AppImage 3.0

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Replay AppImage continuously images the entire server delivering lightning fast recoveries from any failure while saving money and time. Published by: AppAssure Software

Storage Landscape 2009: Best Practices Unveiled to Help You Store More for Less.

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast will explore ways in which an organization can achieve greater efficiencies in their storage infrastructure and make suggestions how to plan for the future so that when the economy recovers, the idea of efficiency and cost-savings remains the cornerstone of storage planning and management. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Presentation Transcript: Pros and cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

First, target and source deduplication are defined and explained in this segment. Then, Curtis discusses the pros and cons of each, how each fits into different types of environments, and how each approach is typically being used today. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Presentation Transcript: Let's Talk About Deduplication

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this segment, Curtis begins by defining and explaining deduplication. He expands on this with an explanation of file-level and subfile-level deduplication and how subfile-level deduplication makes true disk backup feasible. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Presentation Transcript: Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This segment begins with an explanation of how long to store backups to get the maximum benefit of deduplication, and then discusses the appropriate frequency of full backups. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Smart Move: Spend Less While Improving Data Protection

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Businesses today face a myriad of challenges in protecting their business-critical data. The reliance on data and information systems has created internal and external challenges for business owners and their IT staffs. One of the main issues is unrelenting data and application growth. Published by: i365, A Seagate Company

FAQ Guide: Disk-based data backup and recovery for SMBs

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Case Study: Helping AIC Cut Daily Backup Window While Saving Money & Staff Time

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this customer case study to see how Canadian mutual fund company AIC Ltd. leveraged Quantum's DXi™5500 disk backup solution featuring data deduplication and replication technology in order to drastically reduce backup time as well as cut storage costs and management. Published by: Quantum Corporation

FAQ Guide: Data Protection

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Eric Burgener, senior analyst and consultant of Taneja Group, answers the questions he is hearing most frequently about data protection. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Pros and Cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Pros and Cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Let's Talk About Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Preston discusses several different implementation practices in this video, highlighting source vs. target data deduplication. He discusses the pros and cons of this and other implementation methods available, and how each fits into different types of environments. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Let's Talk About Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Capable and Affordable Entry-level SAN for VMware Environments

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This solution overview details the EMC CLARiiON AX4, an entry level SAN for VMware that brings VMware benefits by enabling and supporting new functionality. Give your SAN enterprise-class capabilities and efficiencies at a surprisingly economic price. Read on for further details. Published by: EMC Corporation

Storage Choices for Virtual Server Environments

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Forrester surveyed 124 of its global clients on storage for virtual server environments. For IT professionals who will either upgrade or deploy a new storage environment to support server virtualization, this report gives an overview of those survey reports, tells what firms have done in the past, and gives key Forrester recommendations. Published by: EMC Corporation

Unified Storage Solutions: Take IP Storage to the Next Level

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There are many IP storage capabilities that are becoming increasingly critical requirements for all customers. And there are many vendors offering various IP-based storage solutions. So why choose EMC for IP storage? Read this white paper for the answer. Published by: EMC Corporation

Integrating, Extending and Accelerating VMware Environments

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video EMC's Chad Sakac outlines how EMC integrates, extends, and accelerates the value of a VMware infrastructure. Discover the EMC technologies - storage, backup, applications, management, replication, QoS - that help VMware customers at each stage of deployment, with every use case, and at every performance phase. Published by: EMC Corporation

iSCSI Storage Review: Implementation and Migration for SMBs

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

EMC Corporation commissioned Demartek to perform a hands-on evaluation of EMC's new entrylevel CLARiiON AX4 iSCSI storage system. This report shows the actual steps taken to install and use the AX4 storage system. Screen shots are included. Published by: EMC Corporation

Managing and Accelerating a Productive Data Center

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast Chris Carrier, EMC Director of Marketing, discusses how technology from EMC and VMware can drive data center efficiency with consolidation and virtualization. Through EMC's deep integration with VMware products, you can manage a more flexible infrastructure and accelerate your deployments. Published by: EMC Corporation

Product Demo: Attractive, All-Inclusive Storage Platforms for SMB's

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video, Michael Wilke, Director, Software Marketing with EMC, introduces the availability of a full-version NetWorker for midsize organizations in a simple to order and easy to implement package with attractive pricing. Published by: EMC Corporation

The Benefits of Consolidating Servers and Storage into a Single Easy-to-Manage Platform

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video EMC's Tanya Loughlin, of Celerra product marketing, explains EMC's newest unified storage platform. The new Celerra NX4 features industry-leading price and performance, ease of deployment, and no-compromise availability. Published by: EMC Corporation

Increasing Storage Capacity with the Benefits of Going Green

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Companies around the globe are recognizing that a green initiative is not only good for the environment, it's good for the bottom line. Call it green or sound business practice, for IT the mission remains the same: lower infrastructure consumption and increase efficiency. Published by: EMC Corporation

SMB data storage management

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data storage management is a multifaceted process that is always changing. In this tutorial on SMB storage management, learn about iSCSI versus Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), managing your data backups, and the biggest SAN storage management trends for the year ahead.

Sponsored By: Learning Guide Published by: EMC Corporation

Do you really need continuous data protection?

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Continuous data protection (CDP) represents the future of data backup as companies look to provide near real-time recovery points to enterprise applications. However, CDP software is still in various stages of development, while near-CDP (frequent snapshots) software is already mature and available on many operating and storage systems. Published by: FalconStor Software

Improving Data Center Efficiency with Network and Storage Consolidation

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Do more with less! In today's economic climate, businesses need to find ways to improve agility, deliver business continuance, improve availability and reduce operational costs. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Why Records Management is important

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Records management forces you to think about how you create, process, capture, and manage information. This requires a review of your business activities from an information-centric point of view, which in itself can highlight process inefficiencies. This white paper explains why such a process is important. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

ESG: Building a Comprehensive Information Retention Strategy with HP

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the risks and costs organizations face if they do not make the appropriate investments in hardware and software technologies to support their information retention strategies. The second part of the paper discusses how HP is fully capable of supporting customers' information retention strategies. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

How to control the risk and costs of e-discovery

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast hear from leading analyst firm Gartner Research and Information Management solution providers HP on how to reduce the cost and risk of e-discovery, with a focus on Legal Hold best practice and solutions, and how a proactive e-discovery strategy will help you optimize the Legal Hold process. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP Dynamic Deduplication - achieving a 50:1 ratio

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In 2008, HP introduced two products to the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System Family. Both feature Dynamic deduplication based on an HP-patented algorithm that packs up to 50 times more backup data into the same disk footprint. This paper explains how Dynamic deduplication works and also establishes how a 50:1 deduplication ratio may be achieved. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Storage Magazine: Recovery Site Options - Hot, Warm, or Cold

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

The January 2009 issue of Storage magazine is highlighted with a cover story on how best to select a disaster recovery planning site. This issue also includes features and columns on solid state disk, killing infectious data, consolidated archiving, fast disk drive rebuilds and green storage. Published by: Storage Magazine

PODCAST: How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this mediacast and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this mediacast and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Podcast: Customers Re-architect Data Protection Processes with Data Deduplication: Symantec Backup Exec and Data Domain

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This podcast explores the changes in storage requirements and the efficiencies that can be achieved by deployment of new technologies as it relates to enterprise level backup and DR practices. Published by: Data Domain

Webcast: Customers Re-architect Data Protection Processes with Data Deduplication: Symantec Backup Exec and Data Domain

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this webcast to learn more about re-architecting your data protection processes with data deduplication; this webcast also highlights a solution that provides superior protection and substantial paybacks. Published by: Data Domain

Understanding the Role and Application of Remote Server Backup Technologies

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Disk-based backup can help improve the performance of backups and restores, reduce the cost of management and improve the reliability of backups. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Addressing Storage Challenges in Today's Economic Climate

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this informative Videocast on how this economic tumble is affecting the IT industry, understand how you can proactively navigate your organization through this downturn, and learn more about the benefits of the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

Case Study: Cutting Backup Times from Eight Hours to Twenty Minutes at U.S. Army Command

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The DXi7500 was recommended more highly than competitive offerings, and it contained everything desired in a backup solution. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Webcast (Part 1): Managing Backup and Archive Data with Data Domain and Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Integration

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Many backup environments are being pushed to their limits, especially for Symantec NetBackup (NBU) customers. View this Webcast to learn about a new data deduplication solution that helps overcome these challenges and more. Published by: Data Domain

Deduplication School: Reduce Storage Needs by Eliminating Redundant Data

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This presentation from leading industry expert W. Curtis Preston will go in-depth into the technology options available, as he shares his insights on deployments he's managed. Published by: Data Domain

e-Guide: Backup Considerations - Data Deduplication and Virtualization

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This E-Guide discusses the benefits of data deduplication, and how it can ease the backup pain that so many organizations are feeling. Published by: Computer Design & Integration LLC

Achieving Cost Savings in Backup with Deduplication

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document discusses that dollars and time currently consumed by existing tape libraries can be far better utilized by moving to disk back-up with deduplication. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

ESG Lab Validation Report: Dell PowerVault DL2000 - Backup to Disk Appliance

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report documents ESG Lab‘s testing of the Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault, which is a fully integrated backup to disk appliance that offers reliable data protection with file level data deduplication and fast, drill-down recovery. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell PowerVault DL2000: Powered by Symantec Backup Exec - ESG Lab Validation Report

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This ESG Lab Validation explores how the DL2000, pre-installed with Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 software, can be deployed to protect critical data in about 20 minutes. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Simpana® 8 Launch Webcast

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST

Learn more about this unique architecture that is the industry's only truly holistic data management solution: a single unifying code base and platform with fully-integrated, licensable modules for Backup & Recovery, Archive, Replication, Resource Management, and Search. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

IT Briefing: De-dupe and Disk Backups - What You Need to Know before Taking the Plunge

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document is based on a Data Domain/TechTarget webcast entitled "De-dupe and Disk Backups--What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge." Published by: Data Domain

Moving to Disk-based Backup? Seven Key Questions to Ask

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Backing up to disk instead of tape eliminates the hassles of tape, provides faster backups and restores, improves security and streamlines operations. Learn about the 7 critical questions to ask when considering a move to disk-based backup. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Using Disk-based Backup for Better Backups and Restores

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper presents a case study on Concord Camera and how they overcame their backup woes through an efficient disk-based backup solution. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Data Deduplication and Disk Backups: An End-User's Guide to Success

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to discover why changing the way you do backup in today's financial climate will benefit your organization. Gain an understanding of data deduplication and learn the benefits of these solutions. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Konica Minolta Reduces Backup Window, Improves Disaster Recovery Strategy with ExaGrid

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies. This white paper tells how they improved their disaster recovery and backup operations with a disk-based backup system from Exagrid. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Five Key Considerations for Evaluating the Scalability of Disk-based Backup Solutions

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines the five key questions you should ask when evaluating the scalability of any disk-based backup solution. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

5 Key Considerations for Long Term Data Retention

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Managing backup and recovery in today's environment is a multi-dimensional challenge with both near and long term business requirements. This paper explains 5 topics to think about as you design your long-term data retention plans. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Podcast: Making Virtual Backups Real

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Becoming savvy with this technology doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. This expert Podcast with Curtis Preston highlights tips to follow when getting involved in a storage virtualization project. Published by: Data Domain

Making Virtual Backups Real

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This expert Videocast with Curtis Preston highlights tips to follow when getting involved in a storage virtualization project. Published by: Data Domain

Enterprise Cloud Storage: How to Cost-Effectively Protect Remote and Branch Office Server Data

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents a framework to assist in examining current methods of protecting server data in remote and branch offices -- as well as the solutions designed to optimize server data protection programs. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Top 10 Reasons for Using Online Server Backup and Recovery

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Data protection solutions that combine the latest advancements in disk-based backup with secure, integrated online technologies offer the fast, assured data recovery. This paper discusses the top 10 reasons businesses are turning to this technology. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Comparing Disk with Tape: Improving Backup and Recovery Performance

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

There's no question: The face of data protection has forever changed - and that new face is disk. Today, more and more organizations prefer disk as the nightly backup target. For an increasing number of these organizations, it is the only solution. This paper explains the benefits of Disk Backup from EMC and how it can benefit your business. Published by: EMC Corporation