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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Architecting Deduplication and Virtualization for Best of Breed Data Protection]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255029884_980.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Finding the Risks and Opportunities in Your Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256060465_733.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Managing storage has become one of the most important tasks for many companies. Often the volume of data and the complexity of the environment make it hard figure out where to start. This White Paper will help you understand where to find the things that matter in your environment.
   Published by: NTP Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using VMware Infrastructure 3 with 3PAR Utility Storage in Datacenter Deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254516227_73.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the complementary benefits of combining features of VMware and 3PAR technologies to gain increased performance and avoid the cost of over-provisioning servers and storage in an IT infrastructure.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[3PAR Utility Storage Pays Off Big For Travel Giant Priceline.Com]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254513251_961.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Priceline.com purchased and deployed six 3PAR InServ S400 tiered storage arrays across multiple locations to consolidate and protect all mission-critical and SAN-resident data, including core demand collection and offer processing Oracle&#174; databases.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware on 3PAR Utility Storage - Tips for Simple and Efficient VMware Deployments with 3PAR InServ Storage Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254514531_237.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper focuses on various points that should be considered when deploying 3PAR InServ Storage Servers with both VMware vSphere, VMware&#146;s latest suite that includes VMware ESX&#153; 4, VMware vCenter, and Virtual SMP, and with previous versions of VMware ESX.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Select the Correct RAID for an EqualLogic SAN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254258273_227.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    One of the most important decisions that you have to make when deploying a new storage solution is what RAID type(s) to use. Read this white paper for a discussion on how to select the right RAID policy for your Dell EqualLogic&#153; storage area network (SAN) arrays.
   Published by: Dell India]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Center Virtualization and Efficiency: Server, Network and Storage Perspective]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253831598_294.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this webcast to gain insight into how data center virtualization technologies are contributing to dramatic increases in efficiency and reduced capital and operational expenses. Discover current trends driving the virtualized data center.
   Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PODCAST: MS SQL Server 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253806031_124.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise&#151;at the storage array level, at the server level and in users&#146; notebook computers. This podcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.
   Published by: Fusion-IO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MS SQL Server 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253804593_911.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise&#151;at the storage array level, at the server level and in users&#146; notebook computers. This webcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.
   Published by: Fusion-IO]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Six Easy Ways to Control Storage Growth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253542304_853.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Controlling storage growth has become one of the most important challenges for many companies. This White Paper explores six ways that others have used with great success.
   Published by: NTP Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ROI Case Study:  Crest Animation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253198004_348.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Download this case study and read how Crest Animation eliminated storage bottlenecks, improved productivity, and gained more than $19 Million in benefits with HP StorageWorks Solution.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Consolidating Multiple SQL Server 2000 systems using Hyper-V]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252617992_683.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document covers the key overall concepts and procedures you need to setup and configure your Hyper-V platform.  It reviews in detail the approach that PT and Dell recommend for a tested and validated installation of Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Consolidate SQL Server 2008 on Dell 4 Socket - Multi-Core Servers - using Hyper-V]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252617139_603.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Guide is a companion to How to Guide: Consolidating multiple SQL Server systems onto Dell PowerEdge Servers using Microsoft&#146;s Hyper-V.  In this Guide, we use the Dell PowerEdge R900 and PowerEdge R905 as target servers.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taking the next step toward greater performance and cost efficiency in a dedupe solution?  Go beyond the dedupe that you know.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252609289_304.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst with ESG, as he explores high-speed, power-efficient deduplication with industry innovators Nexsan and FalconStor who have formed a strategic venture to deliver the cost saving benefits of these technologies in an integrated system designed to optimize almost any backup environment and deliver immediate ROI.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[High-speed, Power-efficient Deduplication: Saving Costs Without Sacrificing Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252604869_160.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Industry innovators Nexsan and FalconStor have formed a strategic venture to deliver the cost saving benefits of these technologies in an integrated system designed to optimize almost any backup environment and deliver immediate ROI.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Essential Guide to Backup and Virtual Servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252520825_86.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Essential Guide offers a collection of tips, tools and techniques that you can use to back up your virtual servers more efficiently. Find out about the intricacies of using VMware's Consolidate Backup (VCB) application, get tips on how to fine-tune your current backup app for virtual servers, and read about the common problems and solutions.
   Published by: SearchStorage.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Growth - Addressing the Elephant in the Room]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252425960_357.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This videocast discusses tiered storage strategies and also tips and tools on how to lower IT investments while optimizing storage efficiency. Download this informative videocast to learn more!
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: A Smart Data Protection Strategy:  Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252082591_48.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this presentation transcript to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Datalink Efficiency Central - Efficiency Library]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251748047_835.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Datalink is committed to helping you build, maintain, and grow highly efficient data centers - Efficiency Central. Learn about the most efficient information technologies, how they're best applied, and what our customers have experienced.
   Published by: Datalink Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Streamlining Storage With CommVault Deduplication in the Dell PowerVault DL2000]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251157869_120.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The deduplication capabilities of CommVault&reg; Simpana&reg; 8.0 software in the Dell&trade; PowerVault&trade; DL2000 &#150; Powered by CommVault are designed to eliminate unnecessary copies of backup and archive data&#151;providing an integrated, simplified way to streamline storage throughout the enterprise.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Inside the Dell Equallogic&trade; PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1251146789_411.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Built on patented peer storage architecture, the Dell EqualLogic PS Series of Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage arrays offer high performance, reliability, intelligent automation, and seamless virtualization of storage to enable simplified enterprise storage deployment and management, and comprehensive data protection.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Maximize the Impact of Your Virtual Environment: Aligning Storage, Networks and Applications for Optimal Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250622012_463.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast will provide valuable insight that will help you ensure that your initial virtualization deployment is realizing its potential in efficiency, ease of data management and utilization. Click through to register for this webcast.
   Published by: Datalink and Hitachi Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Systems & Storage Management Track: Thin Provisioning: Keys for Using it to Your Best Advantage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250536546_388.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Thin provisioning is not new, but there is still confusion about how it works and how to best use it in the data center. In this presentation transcript, Jeff Byrne, Senior Analyst and Consultant, Taneja Group and Christine Taylor, Analyst, Tenaja Group, outline the various approaches and technologies behind thin provisioning.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Systems & Storage Management Track: The Truth about Virtualizing Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250533220_790.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this presentation transcript, Marc Staimer, Founder and CDS, Dragon Slayer Consulting, will explain the practical benefits of storage virtualization, including how to assess your environment to determine the cost-effectiveness of virtualization.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: A Smart Data Protection Strategy:  Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250094611_206.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Listen to this podcast to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Smart Data Protection Strategy:  Lower IT Costs and Improve Storage Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250092456_30.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Webcast to learn how disk backup with data deduplication technology can help solve data protection issues and directly impact your organization's bottom line.
   Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[5 Things That Will Mess Up Your Backups -- and How to Avoid Them]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1250182085_790.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When it comes to backups, Murphy's Law prevails. In this expert Videocast, you'll learn about the five most prevalent backup failures -- and what you can do about them.
   Published by: Iron Mountain Digital]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Northern Solution Series: Profiting From Real&#45;World Storage Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1249308450_704.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Northern Storage Suite is a management solution by Northern Parklife Inc. that will help reclaim, reduce and maximize your current infrastructure. This article provides four real&#45;world examples dealing with reclaiming capacity, reducing data growth, maximizing storage resources, and involving users while minimizing administration.
   Published by: Northern Parklife]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveraging  Dell | EMC CX4 with Enterprise Flash Drives for Oracle Deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248878512_906.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast discusses how Enterprise Flash Drives on Dell | EMC CX4 storage arrays can help tackle these challenges in the context of Oracle database deployments.
   Published by: Dell | EMC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Demartek Report: FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) and Deduplication Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248728861_537.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To evaluate the performance of its solutions, FalconStor commissioned Demartek to validate the performance of the FalconStor VTL solution and its deduplication solutions - as they come from the factory, without any special tuning adjustments. The sustained performance of these solutions is impressive and was measured using conservative data.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Backup - Videocast]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248354395_252.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    There are more and better tools to protect data than ever, but how they're implemented and used in a storage environment can determine how effective they'll be. In this expert videocast, W. Curtis Preston, one of the leading backup experts in the country, describes some key best practices that will help you build a better backup system.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Backup - Podcast]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248355391_700.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    There are more and better tools to protect data than ever, but how they're implemented and used in a storage environment can determine how effective they'll be. In this expert podcast, W. Curtis Preston, one of the leading backup experts in the country, describes some key best practices that will help you build a better backup system.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Consolidate Management Software and Reduce Cost]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248697198_15.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast explores a phased approach to consolidating application management solutions, aligning IT infrastructure with business needs and reducing costs.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Save your sanity: Reduce virtual sprawl by 50%]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246457266_43.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.
   Published by: Avnet, HP and Partners]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Email, Database and File Sharing on Dell&trade; NX4 - Dell NX4 Reference Architecture for Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Microsoft SQL Sever 2005]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248304011_285.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The NX4 allows businesses to consolidate Microsoft Exchange application storage, Microsoft SQL database storage, and general purpose file servers on to a single, unified storage platform. This consolidated storage methodology delivers network-attached storage (NAS) for file sharing and iSCSI or Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) connectivity.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell NX4: Achieving Storage Efficiency with Data Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248304782_22.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper illustrates the concepts of Celerra Data Deduplication. It also shows how a user can use and manage deduplication on the Dell NX4 network-attached storage (NAS) system.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Key Issues for Enterprise Storage, 2009]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248117443_794.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Several issues intersect in a broad set of choices and outcomes involving an IT organization's storage requirements. This research highlights some of the most important questions driving Gartner's 2009 research agenda in the storage space.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Restoring deduplicated data today]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247499347_369.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    James Brissenden, Sr. Strategy Consultant at GlassHouse Technologies, discusses the issues surrounding restoring deduplicated data in this podcast.
   Published by: Quantum Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Center Migrations and Consolidations: Pitfalls and Payoffs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247243431_952.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Videocast provides best practices for planning and implementing data center projects, as well as how to prepare for the costs and staffing requirements associated with such projects.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tackling Today's Storage Challenges - Designing an Infrastructure that can Scale Efficiently]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246892730_668.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast illustrates how the Dell | EMC CX4 family of storage arrays can help you tackle these challenges with practical examples.
   Published by: Dell | EMC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ESG White Paper: Enabling Enterprise Class Features for the Mid-Range: Focus on BlueArc Mercury]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246565535_238.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Download this ESG whitepaper to learn how BlueArc's new storage platform, BlueArc Mercury(TM), scales in fixed increments that make it easy to install and deploy. It also scales up to an eight node cluster and 2 PB - making it a forceful consolidation solution.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SiliconFS&trade;: The BlueArc&reg; Filesystem]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246563473_987.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The BlueArc Filesystem, SiliconFS, is the engine which drives the entire architectural platform forward. The filesystem is the foundation which enables greater performance and scalability for the entire platform. This document describes to the latest version of SiliconFS.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Green IT Through Better Hardware Utilization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246470110_138.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This videocast highlights how to go green in your data center with better hardware utilization. Watch as industry pro David Payne discusses some of the challenges of this approach as well as how to start reducing energy consumption at the hardware level.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Service Efficiency: The Key to Green IT and Profitability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245092585_990.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data center energy costs continue to take up a significant portion of IT budgets, and it seems that there is no end in sight. This paper addresses, in a unified and systemic way, many of the power consumption issues that IT has been grappling with in piecemeal fashion.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Seven Requirements for Balancing Control and Agility in the Virtual Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245257814_28.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Unparalleled agility is the promise of virtualization. But managing change, staying compliant, and preventing virtual sprawl are just a few of the challenges you could face before you reap the rewards. VMware joined us recently to co-author 7 must-read tips for striking the perfect balance in your virtual environment.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tackle the Challenges of Virtualization Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245255412_511.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization adds a whole new level of complexity to the IT infrastructure, introducing new challenges in every step of the process *#45; from planning to configuration and management. Read how effective service management can help tackle the challenges of virtualization in this white paper from BMC Software.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript - Trends in the Storage Market: Open Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245163353_821.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This transcript presents the idea and strategies of Open Storage and the key benefits it delivers to storage architectures. Learn more about Open Storage and how it can help your organization build a highly scalable, reliable, and affordable enterprise storage system.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Steps to Successful Data Center Consolidation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245100247_798.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Using the five step process outlined in this white paper, we were able to eliminate more than 2,000 servers from our own IT infrastructure, saving an estimated $10 million dollars in data center costs.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Deduplication Background - A Technical White Paper]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244614565_961.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The purpose of data deduplication is to increase the amount of information that can be stored on disk arrays and to increase the effective amount of data that can be transmitted over networks. Read this white paper to learn more about data deduplication as well as Quantum Dxi-Series disk-based backup solutions.
   Published by: Quantum Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Evolution:  Leveraging and Revolutionizing your Storage Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244486042_30.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It's been estimated that Open Storage architectures will make up just under 12 % of the market by 2011, fueled by the industry's need for more scalable and economic storage. The following podcast will present the ideas and strategies of Open Storage and the key benefits it delivers to storage architectures.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Open Storage vs. Closed Storage:  The Evolution or The New Evolution in Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244481014_809.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This video discusses the key differentials between the high performance, high efficiency strategy of today's Open Storage approach vs. the high capacity attributes of yesterday's closed storage.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Open Storage Implementation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244484494_390.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT professionals have been looking to flexibly scale, reconfigure, and or repurpose their storage infrastructures to reserve their allocated budget. The product presented in this Videocast combines open-storage software with industry-standard hardware, enabling you to reduce your reliance on high-priced systems and save up to 90% on storage costs.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Importance of a Single Platform for Data Integration and Quality Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244477900_881.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper examines the evolution of the data integration and quality industry, and explains the benefits of moving toward a single data services architecture. It outlines requirements for a software platform for supporting such an architecture, and, as an example, reviews the BusinessObjects&#147; Data Services XI Release 3 platform.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Trends in the Storage Market: Open Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244476038_555.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Videocast presents the idea and strategies of Open Storage and the key benefits it delivers to storage architectures. Learn more about Open Storage and how it can help your organization build a highly scalable, reliable, and affordable enterprise storage system.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1243628441_812.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    An aging, proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Kelly Tractor limited the company's ability to integrate information from separate departments and build new, innovative sales and services tools. Read how the company benefited from Dell and VMware virtualization.
   Published by: Dell and VMware]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The State of Deduplication in Europe]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241814458_698.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this research paper you'll learn about the top challenges facing storage professionals in Europe and information about Data Domain deduplication storage systems.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveraging Enterprise DeDupe for Maximum ROI]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242856048_214.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast is part of Falconstor Software's &quot;IT as a Weapon Series&quot; designed to provide insight for IT managers and storage professionals. In this presentation, Vice President of Falconstor's Enterprise Solutions, Chris Poelker, discusses common IT challenges, the importance of deduplication, and examines the benefits of Falconstor's solutions.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enhancing Disk-to-Disk (D2D) Backup with Data Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242854981_1.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Today's storage environments need a way to keep data intact without consuming corresponding disk storage. The FalconStor&reg; File Interface Deduplication System provides the solution. Read on to discover the amazing benefits of this data deduplication solution.
   Published by: FalconStor Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lulu.com executes Disaster Recovery plans 83% faster using VMware Infrastructure 3 and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242334617_626.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    VMware Infrastructure 3 and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs deliver a flexible, scalable, and highly available virtual infrastructure that provides the IT agility that Lulu requires to effectively run its busines.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Consolidation with VMware and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242334148_695.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Dell EqualLogic&trade PS Series iSCSI SANs help to reduce the cost and complexity of IT Consolidation and uniquely integrate with VMware&reg; Infrastructure to enable  the fully virtualized IT environment
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Integrating Virtualized Servers with VMware vStorage-Enabled Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242330398_32.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Dell&trade; EqualLogic&trade; Auto- Snapshot Manager / VMware Edition enables administrators to quickly and easily create hypervisor-aware snapshots of VMs-helping simplify data management, enhance scalability of data protection and recovery, and increase application performance.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The State of Deduplication in Fortune 1000 Companies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241817503_414.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Secure Copy Version 5.0.2 &#45; Data Migration solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239734077_303.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Getting data moved over to a new server is more than merely copying the most recent files and folders to that machine. File security, permissions, shared folders and local groups facilitating access need to be maintained.
   Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Managing Web Infrastructures Storage Cost, Complexity, and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239729583_246.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper  provides an overview of Sun Open Storage for the Web platform, offering evidence of the business benefits with the Sun&trade; Storage 7000 Unified Storage System and other Sun Open Storage offerings.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Avoiding the Disk Bottleneck in the Data Domain Deduplication File System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239409620_918.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using Deduplication Storage to Backup Virtual Machines Deployed with (VI3)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1237075552_993.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper provides general information for using Data Domain deduplication storage systems to backup virtual machines deployed with VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3). Topics include an overview of VI3 components and various methods of backing up data in VMDK images and Guest OS files for discrete recovery - either locally or remotely in a DR site.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VKernel Case Study: Proactive Capacity Optimization for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236342502_364.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In its VMware server environment, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R) needed to get more proactive visibility into its resource utilization and allocations to plan for future growth.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VKernel Capacity Analyzer]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1231533871_999.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In a virtual server infrastructure where all resources are shared, optimal performance can only be achieved with an adequate amount of properly allocated resource capacity. Not allocating enough resources can cause critical bottlenecks &#45; leading to performance problems and costly downtime events.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IDC Technology Spotlight: Optimizing Storage to Reduce Data Footprint and Lower Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1228934776_84.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper examines data deduplication technologies supported by the latest Storage Solutions from HP. Data deduplication is a hot topic in data protection and therefore, also a relevant topic for HP Data Protector software.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VKernel Case Study: Visibility into Resource Utilization for Hasbro Inc.]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226677742_485.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Using the VKernel Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer&#44; Hasbro is able to continuously monitor shared CPU&#44; memory&#44; and storage usage to properly allocate the required resources among all of its deployed virtual machines.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual Machines Are Not Free]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226677746_170.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explains the advantages that virtual machine provides to the IT department.
   Published by: VKernel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

