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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:15:33 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Running out of Room: As Companies Are Forced to Store More Data&#44; They&#39;re Getting Squeezed by Both Space and Cost Constraints]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223638388_656.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This article from the Wall Street Journal examines the challenges organizations are facing with ever-increasing data explosion.  It examines the many new technologies that have sprung up to address these issues.
   Published by: Ocarina Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IBM Enterprise Content Management and System Storage Solutions: Working Together]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223051750_410.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This IBM Redbooks publication will provide the necessary information to IBMers, business partners, and customers on how to implement FileNet ECM with IBM Storage Solutions.
   Published by: IBM]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Internet Protocol &#38; Fibre Channel in SANs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222798930_15.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document explains how Fibre Channel will continue to improve and be an important SAN technology.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Green and Environmental Friendly Storage: Practical Ways to Achieve Energy Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222798931_914.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document discusses ways to address power, cooling, floor-space, environmental (PCFE) issues and best practices for improving energy efficiency.
   Published by: Storage Decisions and i365, A Seagate Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Clustered Storage: From SMB&#44; to Scientific&#44; to File Serving&#44; to Commercial&#44; Social Networking and Web 2.0]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222798928_671.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Clustered Storage is useful for server and storage consolidation without introducing bottlenecks or excessive energy consumption while enabling modular growth.
   Published by: Storage Decisions and i365, A Seagate Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server a good idea?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220886463_375.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn more about Exchange Server virtualization, including available virtualization platforms, recommendations and best practices for virtualizing Exchange Server 2003 and 2007, and more.
   Published by: SearchExchange]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[What every Exchange administrator should know about virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220888023_126.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of deploying Microsoft Exchange 2007 to a properly architected and configured virtualized environment.
   Published by: SearchExchange]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hot Storage Trends for 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222282523_119.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert Videocast, featuring Greg Schulz, Founder and Senior Analyst for the StorageIO Group, outlines the major storage topics and trends that VARs and other channel professionals should be aware of today. View this Videocast today.
   Published by: Zenith Infotech]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Storage Virtualization &#45; Help Your Customers Manage Growing Storage Demands While Boosting Your Services Revenue This Year]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222277085_855.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This eGuide serves as a technology introduction to storage virtualization&#44; and explores the areas where growing storage demands require attention.
   Published by: Zenith Infotech]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Backup = Archive: Can You Tell the Difference&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222186488_250.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The way we think about backup and archiving has changed recently. This stems from advances in synthetic and incremental capabilities, as well as a breadth of support for archiving information across data management sources.  Think you know the difference?
   Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtualizing Exchange]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221841642_816.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Organizations encounter numerous challenges related to running Exchange Server as a mission-critical backbone of their communications infrastructure.  This paper offers a best practices approach to running Exchange within a virtual environment.
   Published by: Azaleos Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cassatt 2008 Data Center Energy&#45;Efficient Survey]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221309529_378.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others show that data center energy use has more than doubled since 2000.
   Published by: Cassatt Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top Ten Reports to Identify &#34;Junk&#34; Data in Your Storage Network]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220882636_941.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The growth of business&#45;related data means IT must efficiently manage and control data&#45;center storage. Analysis and storage consolidation helps recover wasted assets. Learn to identify and eliminate useless data. Read the white paper today.
   Published by: Quest Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP Simply Consolidation Solution Guide: Your Guide to Shared Storage for Business Efficiency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1220882618_561.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide is designed to help you understand the benefits of consolidating your storage by sharing storage from multiple application servers.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Is SAN right for Windows file storage?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213271040_390.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the release of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has continued to increase its emphasis on Storage Area Networks (SAN) for enterprise storage. Learn more in this podcast.
   Published by: SearchWindowsServer.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Bin 2.0: Virtualization: It's Not Just for Breakfast Anymore]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211348697_843.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Server virtualization is still higher on the food chain, but storage virtualization will have its day.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Storage with Global File Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1182515480_372.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Global file virtualization is changing network storage management. Learn about a solution that allows organizations to easily simplify management&#44; increase utilization&#44; resolve performance bottlenecks&#44; leverage tiered storage and lower TCO.
   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Taneja Group: Evaluating File Virtualization Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1187894418_503.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    File virtualization help address the management challenges of traditional NAS. Download this Taneja Group white paper to learn five strategic questions you should ask your vendors when evaluating a file virtualization solution.
   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dell&#153; PowerVault&#153; MD3000i]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219848386_147.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The PowerVault MD3000i is an iSCSI SAN that helps simplify data management and delivers enterprise data protection capabilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional storage consolidation solutions. Learn more in this paper.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Modular Storage: The Dell&#153; Powervault&#153; MD Storage Family]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1219848387_794.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Dell&#153; PowerVault&#153; MD family can simplify IT by optimizing your data storage architecture and ensuring the availability of your data.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Meeting Data Storage Challenges with Eco&#45;friendly Solutions]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1217522934_284.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With eco&#45;friendly demands coming in the form of economic issues&#44; government directives and public pressure&#44; organizations that fail to adapt their operations to address environmental issues face the prospects of incurring additional costs.
   Published by: Hitachi Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast on Green Storage with Nik Simpson, storage analyst for The Burton Group]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216222103_883.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert Podcast, Nik Simpson, analyst with The Burton Group, discusses trends in green storage, distinguishing industry hype from what storage managers are actually doing in the real world.
   Published by: COPAN Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Chapter 1: Storage Consolidation Tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1216993647_377.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Storage managers need to know how to purchase products for their storage consolidation initiatives. This guide covers purchasing criteria and product specs for consolidation technologies such as NAS, disk arrays, data migration tools and virtualization.
   Published by: Overland Storage]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Get the basics on using SANs for SQL Server]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213131056_803.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter shares SAN basics for beginners.
   Published by: SearchSQLServer]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Evolution of File Systems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214254192_42.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This TechTalk explains the difference between a File Area Network (FAN) and traditional File Systems, the pros and cons of each, and what can be expected in File System Architecture in the coming years.
   Published by: SearchStorage.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SAN storage best practices for Exchange Server 2007]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213272421_34.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With Exchange Server 2007's new 64-bit architecture and ability to host up to 50 storage groups, using storage area networks (SANs) becomes a more viable option than it was for Exchange 2003 installations. Using a SAN has its drawbacks as well.
   Published by: SearchExchange]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Configuring SQL Server on storage area networks (SANs)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213128440_243.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Server MVP Hilary Cotter takes you from the pros and cons of SANs and disk fundamentals to the ideal number of LUNs and disk performance counter settings for the buffer manager.
   Published by: SearchSQLServer]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Making Virtualization and SAN the Perfect Combination]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215615239_313.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E-Guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, explains how putting virtual machines on your Storage Area Network (SAN) will give you high availability (HA) that protects your virtual machines if one of the physical machines goes down.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Virtualization Presentation Download: Should You Virtualize&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538008_881.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization delivers several benefits for organizations if deployed correctly. Explore this presentation download for insights as to what these benefits are and get advice for if and how you should virtualize your storage.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Next Wave of Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214871903_94.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The next generation of virtualization will have a big impact on storage infrastructures. Find out the chief storage management challenges associated with a virtualized environment, and get practical tips on how to deal with them.
   Published by: EMC Partner Organization]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Latest Developments in Storage Networking]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214841244_259.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Videocast, featuring Jeff Boles, Technology Analyst for the Taneja Group, as he shares his insights into networking technologies, planning and design, and incorporating new and emerging storage networking technologies.
   Published by: EMC Partner Organization]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual machines invade storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214597463_498.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Videocast, Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, explains how virtualization is impacting storage environments today.
   Published by: EMC Partner Organization]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Storage Virtualization Roadmap]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214596682_903.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Implementing and evaluating storage virtualization continues to be high-on-mind for many storage managers. But how did we get to this point in the storage continuum? In this expert Videocast, Steve Duplessie explains by building a virtualization roadmap.
   Published by: EMC Partner Organization]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware Data Backup and Recovery &#45;&#45; Deduplication Storage Best Practices Guide]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213900914_662.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    VMware offers benefits, but it can cost you extra storage, backup resources and administrative challenges. This paper reviews the best practices for architecting a backup/recovery/DR approach for VMware using Data Domain storage.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enterprise Disk Arrays]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860297_995.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In the third chapter of the SearchStorage All&#45;in&#45;One Guide on Storage Consolidation&#44; learn about the purchasing criteria for enterprise&#45;class disk arrays&#44; as well as product specs for the leading arrays&#44; to help you and other st...
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[NAS and Storage Gateways]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860298_115.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In the second chapter of the SearchStorage All&#45;in&#45;One Guide on Storage Consolidation&#44; you will learn how to purchase NAS appliances with an eye toward NAS storage consolidation.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Software Considerations for Virtual Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860298_524.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In the fifth and final chapter of the SearchStorage All&#45;in&#45;One Guide on Storage Consolidation&#44; learn how virtualization not only makes storage easier to track and manage&#44; it also makes better use of available storage.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Migration Software]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860297_300.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this fourth chapter of the SearchStorage All&#45;in&#45;One Guide on Storage Consolidation&#44; learn about data migration &#45; the process of moving data from one storage location to another &#45;&#45; and how it is crucial to storage preparation...
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Consolidation Tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212860298_432.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This first chapter of the All&#45;in&#45;One Guide on Storage Consolidation covers purchasing criteria and product specs for consolidation technologies such as NAS&#44; disk arrays&#44; data migration tools and virtualization software.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213043915_302.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this podcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213040977_76.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this webcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Valuing the Need for Data Speed at Critical Business Inflections]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212693162_853.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The survey represents a close look into the issues&#44; drivers&#44; challenges&#44; imperatives and best practices in maintaining system uptime in the midst of exploding demand for increased data performance and storage.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage and the WAN: What Are the Options&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083105_460.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Reining in remote or branch offices can help solve a number of storage problems&#44; such as data protection&#44; storage administration and management&#44; and the proliferation of heterogeneous systems.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Right Way to Test Storage System Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083106_355.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The discussion will introduce the concepts needed to interpret storage system performance claims and the tools and processes required for hands&#45;on performance analysis.
   Published by: Storage Decisions and i365, A Seagate Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Networking &#45;&#45; The Path to Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083103_863.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document identifies aspects of performance that are or are not critical to the successful deployment of storage network technologies.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Strategies for Reducing Datacenter Power Consumption]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210185957_41.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Strategies such as storage tiering&#44; thin provisioning&#44; and automated load balancing improve efficiency and utilization resulting in reduced power consumption.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[New Deployment Methods for Desktops]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210185956_362.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization and diskless desktops are two deployment methods that enhance remote desktops&#44; offering consolidation with fewer limitations.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware &#38; Dell EqualLogic: Benefits and Best Practices for Migrating from VMware Server to iSCSI and Virtual Infrastructure 3]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210185960_882.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Attend this Webcast with Eric Horschman and Tim Sherbak.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Storage Consolidation in State &#38; Local Governments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211309586_548.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The first step in putting data to work for your organization is protecting and keeping track of it&#44; and the best way to do that is by pooling it with a networked storage set up.
   Published by: StorMagic, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Storage Consolidation in Elementary and Secondary Education Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1211309586_326.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The first step in putting data to work for your organization is protecting and keeping track of it&#44; and the best way to do that is by pooling it with a networked storage set up.
   Published by: StorMagic, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CRN &#45; Vital Information for VARs and Technology Integrators]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361741_904.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    VeriStor brought in an iSCSI solution&#44; giving the university a scalable storage solution at a lower cost than Fibre Channel solutions.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2005 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Reasons to Make Dell EqualLogic PS Series Your Storage Consolidation Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361744_878.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This document explains the five reasons to make dell EqualLogic PS Series your storage consolidation solution.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Plains Exploration &#38; Production Company Smoothes Operations Using Virtual Data Center with EqualLogic]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361745_170.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The challenges which PXP was facing was to merge data environments while eliminating downtime on offshore platforms and incorporating data&#45;intensive applications.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Dickinson Wright Witnesses Vast Improvements with Equallogic SAN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361740_248.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    iSCSI SAN supports blade server infrastructure with key functions such as snapshotbased backup&#44; scaling with automatic configuration&#44; and replication for disaster recovery.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Intelenet Creates On&#45;demand Computing Services with Equallogic ISCSI SAN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361740_680.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    PS Series SAN consolidates storage&#44; easing management and backup; Delivers market differentiation and new storagebased services; Enables utility computing model for flexibility.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Consolidation 101]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210361736_496.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This E&#45;Guide&#44; features expert articles and tips from SearchStorage.com outlines the major aspects of initiating a consolidation project.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Where SAN Stands]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1210109422_936.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As SANs grow and expand, understanding the right architecture can be critical in making sure SANs are available and properly utilized. In this expert Videocast, Stephen Foskett dives into the nuts and bolts of SAN architecture and topology.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Business Velocity on a New Scale Resource Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209579493_296.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Customers in all markets are seeing demand for new levels of storage performance&#44; flexibility&#44; and scalability to cope with today&#39;s data intensive environments. This Resource Center highlights technologies that can help you achieve this.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hot Spots: Step One for DR: Server Virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208868400_867.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Remote replication on virtual machines adds up to a disaster recovery plan that can really work.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ESG: Building an Information Infrastructure -- Focus on iSCSI]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207174422_343.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    iSCSI has proven to live up to its promise of lower costs and simplified management. Read this ESG white paper to learn all about iSCSI - from the impact it's having on storage infrastructures to the benefits it delivers.
   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware Backup with EMC NetWorker]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207075273_699.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    As more information flows into your virtual infrastructure&#44; you must consider new approaches for protecting this critical data. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that solves the backup challenges brought on by virtual machines.
   Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Disk Assisted Back&#45;Up White Paper: Backup to Disk and How to Implement It with HP Data Protector]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206987258_819.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Advancements in technology and price reductions have recently made it possible to use disk together with tape to improve data protection. This white paper discusses the benefits of this technology.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Deduplication Made Simple]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206730700_718.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data deduplication is rapidly becoming a core fundamental of any storage system, and the implications go far beyond backup applications. Take this opportunity to learn the key differences between deduplication technologies available today.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Leveraging New VMware Capabilities with the New CLARiiON AX4]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206648094_327.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    For organizations planning to consolidate their storage, they need a
proven reliable solution. Read this white paper to learn about one such
solution and how it leverages VMware capabilities to deliver even more
benefits.
   Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Store Information More Intelligently]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206642412_388.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Increased data volumes have caused organizations to think different
about the way they store their information. Read this white paper to
learn about solutions that help you store more intelligently today so
you can meet the challenges of tomorrow
   Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[PS SERIES GROUPS DEPLOYING THIN PROVISIONING IN A PS SERIES SAN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205868658_361.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Thin provisioning delivers many benefits&#44; but it brings upon additional management requirements. Read this white paper to learn about solutions that provide all the tools needed to deploy and manage a thin&#45;provisioned storage environment.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieving Affordable, Enterprise Class Functionality with HP StorageWorks EVA 4400]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205432704_171.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Simplifying storage management can streamline administrative costs and lower the TCO of storage. Learn about the benefits and solutions associated with storage virtualization to determine if leveraging this technology is a good fit for your organization.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[DataDirect Networks Storage System Enables Next&#45;generation Design for Manufacturing on Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541472_680.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Synopsys needed to improve the storage constraints for the performance of its EDA tools in sub&#45;micron semiconductor manufacturing.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimized Storage for High Speed&#44; Scalable Encoding of Audio&#44; Video &amp; Gaming Content for Microsoft Studios]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541472_731.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Microsoft Studios chose DataDirect Network&#39;s S2A Shared San File System Solution (SSFS)&#44; tying together S2A&#39;s Performance and Capacity Optimized Storage Systems.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SBS Broadcasting Reaches Western&#44; Central&#44; and Eastern Europe with Help from DataDirect Networks S2A Storage System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541473_171.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    SBS Broadcasting&#44; a leading European commercial and pay TV operator&#44; needed a centralized storage pool to archive uncompressed standard and high definition video content.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solving the Storage Challenges Inherent with Digital Media]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541474_334.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Businesses working with digital media are facing some serious challenges when it comes to storage. Read this white paper to learn about a solution with capabilities for solving the most challenging storage requirements for large digital media.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Solutions That Enable Semiconductor Design for Manufacturing (DFM)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541472_255.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    EDA tools used for DFM are helping overcome the physical challenges associated with producing semiconductors based on complex designs using nanometer technologies.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[DataDirect Networks S2A9550: High&#45;Performance&#44; Resilient Storage for High&#45;Performance Computing (HPC)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203541472_501.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    DataDirect Networks&#39; S2A storage appliance technology is an established&#44; field proven storage solution for high&#45;performance cluster computing environments that delivers industry&#45;leading I/O performance.
   Published by: DataDirect Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Part 3: New Strategies for Data Center Storage and Networking]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201185834_724.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    New products and strategies in data storage and networking, including storage virtualization, IP and Fiber Channel hybrids and the evolution of hard disk drive storage.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Part 2: Challenges to Data Center Storage and Networking]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201185347_72.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Schulz discusses threats, challenges and new strategies effecting storage and networking performance and capacity.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Next Step in Controlling Spiraling Storage Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200680319_245.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Although hardware storage prices have come down&#44; storage administration and software expenses still run about seven times the cost of storage hardware.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Consolidation Helps Small/ Midsize Companies Grow]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200420020_91.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Data is a business tool that can level the playing field for small or midsize companies in a world of larger competitors. Read this white paper to learn steps that SMBs can take to help manage this data effectively and efficiently.
   Published by: StorMagic, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Data Deduplication IT Briefing]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1199380600_472.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert IT Briefing provides an overview of data deduplication and explains why this technology has so much potential. Download this IT Briefing to learn more.
   Published by: Quantum Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VTL Data Management Issues]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1198059010_757.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the proliferation of virtual tape libraries within storage environments, storage managers face an increased number of decisions in regards to managing and cataloging the transfer of data to tape.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hot Spots: The Case for Unified Data Management Platforms]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1198059306_228.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Consolidating your data protection platforms and practices should be at the top of your 2008 to-do list.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Energy-Efficient Storage Technologies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1196457367_758.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Green computing has become a national passion that is spreading globally. As a key element of the IT infrastructure, storage is expected to play its part by adopting green storage practices.
   Published by: SearchDataCenter]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Simplifying IT with IP Storage Consolidation: Changing the Economics of Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1196265684_218.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Webcast explores ways to simplify IT through the use of IP storage consolidation solutions. Learn how you can consolidate your storage without the cost and complexity of Fibre Channel.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Guide to Virtualizing Your Information Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1194894970_946.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization is top priority for CIOs and data center managers. Download this guide on virtualization and discover an approach that distributes intelligence across all levels&#44; while centralizing the control and management of your entire environment.
   Published by: EMC Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Master Data Management (MDM): Extract Value from your Most Important Intangible Asset]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1194631969_320.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Explore the importance of and the barriers to achieving sound master data. Discover the ideal master data management (MDM) solution and the value and benefits of effective management of master data.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Lean &amp; Green &#45; Taming the Data Center Colossus]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1193674936_260.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The corporate data center is a huge power consumer and a substantial contributor to global warming. Download this whitepaper to learn and discover the business benefits of a more eco-friendly data center.
   Published by: BlueArc Corp.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[StoreVault Solutions for under $3000]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1192532439_188.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    At long last&#44; the StoreVault Division offers products and solutions that start as low as $3000! Use datacenter&#45;proven technology to protect and improve your infrastructure&#44; without destroying your budget.
   Published by: StoreVault, a Division of NetApp]]></description>
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