Bitpipe: Storage Infrastructure Research

ESG White Paper: Enabling Enterprise Class Features for the Mid-Range: Focus on BlueArc Mercury

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this White Paper from ESG to learn about current data growth and consolidation challenges as well as BlueArc's new mercury series products, foreceful consolidation solutions, providing enterprise class file system features to support mid-range applications. Published by: BlueArc Corp.

VMware® ESX 3.5 Deployment with Sun Storage 7000 Series Unified Storage System

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper details a few of the possible deployment scenarios when using Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System (called Unified Storage System hereon ) with Vmware Infrastructure ESX 3.5. This paper also describes how each of the deployment differs from one another. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Reducing Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage

Mon, 01 May 2006 24:00:00 EDT

With all protocols and storage features included in the cost of the system, Sun claims its new unified platform delivers significant performance gains and cost benefits versus proprietary unified storage solutions. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

E-Guide: Expert Strategies for Managing Server Virtualization Complexity

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, HP, Intel and VMware, gives expert tips for managing the complexity associated with virtualized servers. Learn how to reduce server virtualization sprawl and gain insight into key virtualization management strategies for your server environment. Published by: HP, Intel, & VMware

Enterprise Vault: Real World ROI

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join this webcast to learn about actual scenarios to help drive real, tangible returns from archiving and electronic discovery. Published by: Symantec Corporation

12 Best Practices for Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this document to explore 12 best practices for data backup and disaster recovery within your company's storage environment. Published by: i365, A Seagate Company

Auto-Snapshot Manager/Vmware Edition Automated, Integrated, and Scalable Protection of Virtual Machines

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will discuss High performance, space-efficient hypervisor-aware SAN-based snapshot and replication support, backup and recovery, IT infrastructure, as well as virtual security. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Video: Four Principles for Reducing Storage TCO

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this video summary, which outlines methods of quantifying storage infrastructure costs and identifying those that can be reduced. It also presents techniques, developed over several years and hundreds of customer engagements, for reducing those costs and helping you create a lean, dynamic storage environment that's economically sustainable. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

HP and VMware: Working Together

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This HP Video shows how the HP StorageWorks EVA6400/8400 is an ideal fit with VMware virtualization technology to deliver an optimized environment. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP and Microsoft: Working Together

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This HP Video shows how the HP StorageWorks EVA6400/8400 is an ideal fit with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

The SUN Storage 7000 Unified Storage System as a storage target for Symantec Enterprise Vault

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes how to quickly configure and deploy the Sun Storage 7110 Unified Storage appliance for Symantec Enterprise Vault and set up File System Activities. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and Symantec Open Archive Solution for Mid-sized Companies: Solving your data management and discovery challenges

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will discuss how Sun Microsystems and Symantec have teamed up to create an open archive solution for Mid-sized companies. This archive solution can lower your total storage costs while at the same time improving your ability to search and discover archived data. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Smarter Deduplication with CommVault® Simpana® Software

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

CommVault^® Simpana^® software provides a holistic approach to data deduplication. Data deduplication should not be deployed as a band aid or "quick-fix" point product. Read this product overview to learn more about the key benefits and capabilities of this solution. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Optimizing High Availability and Disaster Recovery with Hitachi Storage Cluster in Microsoft Virtualized Environments

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses how organizations that leverage Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™, Hitachi Storage Cluster and Hitachi remote replication technology in a Hitachi storage environment can create a cost effective, highly available and remotely replicated virtual server infrastructure. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

IT Download: Symantec Backup Exec 12.5

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There is simply no compromise when it comes to protecting your data, and making it fast and easy to recover. That is why over 1.5 million users worldwide have chosen Symantec's Backup Exec family, the leading Windows backup and recovery solution. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Dell EqualLogic and Microsoft WS 2008 Hyper-V Product Demonstration

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Dell for a one-hour live presentation and product demonstration of a virtualized server and storage infrastructure based on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and the PS Series family of intelligent, iSCSI-based storage solutions. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

E-book: Choosing Your Server-- What Every IT Manager Must Know About Selecting, Installing and Implementing the Proper Server Architecture

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eBook provides comprehensive information about servers and server implementation to help IT managers choose the best option for their storage needs. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

E-Book: The Midmarket CIO's Guide to Disaster Recovery Planning

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this guide, midmarket CIOs are offered expert advice and resources on a full range of issues associated with disaster recovery planning -- from virtualization and applications to outsourcing and affordable solutions. Published by: Compellent

Windows Servers and Storage: Planning Your Server Room

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eBook will walk you through some of the key steps to setting up a dedicated server room. Whether your server project is large or small, having a dedicated server room will allow you to store backup disks, blades, equipment, and also allow you to have an onsite console for administrators. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Maximizing Data Efficiency: Benefits of Global Deduplication

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Companies are now at a juncture where they have a unique opportunity to put in place an underlying backup and archive disk infrastructure that eliminates today's silos of deduped data and islands of underutilized capacity resulting from scalability and scope limitations. Published by: NEC Corporation of America

Case Study: Ingram Entertainment Implements Improved ROI and Reliability for Mainframe Data Protection

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Ingram Entertainment Inc. is the leading national distributor of home entertainment products in the US. Having implemented the Data Domain and Luminex solution they have been able to successfully meet DR goals and achieve significant yearly cost savings. Published by: Data Domain

De-Mystifying VMware Storage Consumption

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Quest's technical brief discusses how Quest's Storage Horizon® makes storage in VMware environments more efficient and cost effective. Read it today. Published by: Quest Software

Be SURE About Storage Capacity Management

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this Quest white paper you'll learn how you can become proactive - not reactive - when managing your storage capacity. Learn best practices to maximize your existing resources, and how doing keeps your budget under control. Read the paper white today. Published by: Quest Software

Reduce Storage Spending with Quest Horizon

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Quest's technical brief "De-Mystifying VMware Storage Consumption" discusses how Quest's Storage Horizon® makes storage in VMware environments more efficient and cost effective. Read it today. Published by: Quest Software

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

Deploying Simple, Cost-Effective Disaster Recovery with Dell and VMware

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Dell and VMware have partnered to offer a cost-effective, high-availability architecture based on Dell™ server and storage clusters and VMware® vCenter Site Recovery Manager (SRM) - one designed to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtime. Published by: Dell and VMware

How vStorage Enabled SANs Will Help Maximize VMware Investment

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this podcast to learn how VMware and Dell are leveraging VMware vStorage with the Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs for greater virtual server performance and more efficient management. Published by: Dell and VMware

Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

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

Networking the Modern Data Center

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization, the convergence of data and storage networks, and the evolution of how and where people work are all changing the way the data center should be designed. This e-book examines the issues and offers strategies for developing a data center network that will stand the test of time and emerging technology. Read on to learn more. Published by: SearchNetworking.com

ESG Report: Extremely Efficient Storage

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) storage systems brief discusses the importance of storage efficiency, examines major considerations driving IT investments over the next two years, and makes the business case for Compellent's storage offerings. Published by: Compellent

Business-Ready Configurations for Deploying and Using VMware Virtualization on Dell Blades and in iSCSI Storage Environments

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this technical article you will learn how the Business-Ready Configurations for Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware Infrastructure™ provides a detailed reference architecture for deploying and using VMware virtualization on Dell blades and iSCSI storage environments. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Simplifying Disaster Recovery (DR): One-Button Replication for Combined Physical/Virtual Data Centers

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The FalconStor® Network Storage Server (NSS) solution can be deployed in conjunction with VMware vCenter SRM to empower VMware vCenter SRM to automate and manage the DR process for the entire physical and virtual infrastructure. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: FalconStor Software

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

IT Consolidation with VMware and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Dell EqualLogic&trade PS Series iSCSI SANs help to reduce the cost and complexity of IT Consolidation and uniquely integrate with VMware® Infrastructure to enable the fully virtualized IT environment Published by: Dell, Inc.

Swiss manufacturer installs out-of-the-box storage area network in less than half an hour

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

The existing storage solution at Eternit (Schweiz) AG, was unable to meet the growing needs of the organization. The company wanted a solution that was scalable, cost efficient and easy to use. Read this case study to find out how Dell was able to assist with these goals. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Simple, Affordable Disaster Recovery Automation in the Virtualized IT Datacenter

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this session, we will review the latest advancements in protecting against disaster in virtual environments and highlight real-world customer experiences. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Security through Maturity: A Brief on Securing iSCSI Networks

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about how Internet SCSI (iSCSI) offers a scalable, simplified, and cost-effective way to implement storage area networks (SANs) using Ethernet components. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Architected for Open, Simple, and Scalable Enterprise Storage: Sun Storage 7110, 7210, and 7410 Unified Storage Systems

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The Sun Storage 7000 family delivers up to twice the performance and capacity of competing offerings, breaking down performance and scalability barriers and delivering breakthrough return on investment (ROI). This document details the key architectural aspects of Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems.

Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and VMware Solutions Guide for Windows Server Consolidation

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how Sun has teamed up with VMware to provide a solution for Windows Server Consolidation. Together these two companies have created a unified solution that encompasses the expansive storage capabilities while using a NFS infrastructure. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Overview Webcast - Storage Strategy for a Down Economy: Stop Buying Storage

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this challenging economy it is important to take advantage of what you already have. Watch this webcast to learn how you can utilize your existing storage assets to gain efficiency. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Stop Buying Storage - Part 4: Deduplication and Other Strategies for Protecting Your Assets with the Veritas NetBackup Platform

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In today's tight economy, companies need a better way to balance backup storage costs with business needs for rapid and reliable data recovery. Symantec's NetBackup data protection platform lets you do more with your existing resources. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Stop Buying Storage - Part 2: Maximize Storage Assets with Thin Provisioning, Tiered Storage, and Cluster File Systems

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Thin Provisioning must be part of a comprehensive storage management strategy that includes tiered storage and clustered file management. Veritas Storage Foundation delivers the comprehensive management infrastructure tools to optimize not only thin storage, but the entire storage infrastructure. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Stop Buying Storage - Part 1: Reporting, Managing Change and Other Strategies to Increase the Utilization of Existing Storage Assets

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to learn more about how to utilize existing storage assets to accommodate your growing needs. Specifically this portion of the series will cover reporting, managing change, and best practices for utilizing what already exists in your system. Published by: Symantec Corporation

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

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

Avoiding Data Quality Failure: Identifying Data Quality

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This presentation transcript features speaker Evan Levy, partner and co-founder of Baseline Consulting, a professional services firm concentrating on enterprise data issues. This discussion is about data quality and some of the challenges and pitfalls that are seen during data quality implementation. Published by: Pitney Bowes Business Insight

Dell/EMC CX4 and Dell PowerEdge Blades for Oracle and Microsoft Exchange Environments

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell/EMC CX4 series storage arrays and Dell PowerEdge blade servers can be advantageously de-ployed in Oracle and Exchange 2007 solutions. The examples provided in this paper depict two such solutions. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Virtual Instruments - NetWisdom SAN I/O Intelligence

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Virtual Instruments NetWisdom solution is a Fibre Channel performance monitoring tool for SANs that helps organizations simplify SAN administration and ensure that SAN performance and availability are optimized. Read this Butler Group technology audit to discover the advantages of NetWisdom, explore core functionality, and learn about deployment. Published by: Virtual Instruments

IDC Research: Enabling Efficient SAN Performance Management

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document explores the role Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom Enterprise monitoring and analysis technology plays in reducing the cost and complexity of managing the datacenter cloud - and the large heterogeneous and virtualized infrastructure within it. Published by: Virtual Instruments

Clearly better virtualization with Citrix XenServer™

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper shows that server and application virtualization are complementary and how they can - and often should - be combined, not only to amplify the capabilities of the respective technologies but to achieve greater positive impact to IT and the business. Published by: Citrix

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

Deploying Oracle® Siebel CRM on Sun™ Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article acts as a guide for installing Oracle Siebel CRM 8 software in conjunction with these scalable open storage systems. It can be used to help customers and Sun technical support engineers create proof-of-concept environments for application testing or benchmarking. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Reducing Storage Growth and Costs: A Comprehensive Approach to Storage Optimization

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read the details of this storage optimization plan, which identifies opportunities that can reduce Intel's storage capacity requirements by 27 percent over the next five years while maintaining storage costs and delivering significant return on investment. Published by: Intel Corporation

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

Virtual Storage in a Virtual Server World

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert videocast, Marc Staimer will discuss how to get the most value out of virtualization, which already permeates most IT storage environments. He'll also discuss utilizing storage virtualization with server virtualization. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Microsoft Virtualization Self-Assessment Kit: Discover what Virtual means for you

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Virtualization Self-Assessment brings together some of Microsoft's best customer tools under one solution. It allows customers to self-discover the benefits and impact Microsoft Virtualization can have on their individual businesses. Published by: Microsoft

Introduction to Virtualization E-book, Chapter 3: Virtualizing A Test And Development Lab

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Now is the time to realize all of the benefits of virtualizing your test and development lab. This chapter highlights some of the benefits of consolidating your test and development environments through virtualization, including costs savings, accelerated time to deployment and system consistency throughout your environment. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Optimize server utilization in real time with HP Virtual Server Environment for HP Integrity servers

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this document to learn how HP Virtual Server Environment (VSE), the HP virtualization solution for HP Integrity servers, gives you the flexibility you need to increase the return on your IT investments and become more agile at the same time. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP Enterprise Virtual Array tiered storage solution for Oracle: Aligning storage performance and availability with the business value of information

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Together HP and Oracle offer a comprehensive suite of information management tools to help efficiently capture, manage, retain, and deliver information over time. This yields a highly integrated hardware and software infrastructure, leveraging storage tiers with differing performance and availability characteristics. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

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.

Ten Reasons to Deduplicate Your Data with CommVault® Simpana® Software

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes ten reasons to deduplicate data with CommVault^® which maximize flexibility and storage cost-efficiency, rapid data access & recovery and improves manageability and performance. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

TechReport: Leveraging Solid-State Technology (SSD) in the High Performance Storage Tier

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This SearchStorage Tech Report examines the use of solid-state drive (SSD) technology in the high-performance storage tier to help storage professionals understand and make better decisions regarding their storage infrastructure. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Squeezing More Value out of Data Warehouses through the Power of Database Compression

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Data compression features in data warehouse databases are the current trend, and this paper explains the benefits of compression in data warehousing and differentiates compression approaches taken by different databases. Published by: Vertica Systems

Data Protection for Virtual Server Environments: Exploring Options and Technologies for Backup and Recovery of Virtual Machines

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides practical advice and considerations surrounding backup and recovery of virtual server infrastructures. Published by: Datalink

Securing Data Stored on Tape with Encryption: How to Choose the Right Encryption Key Management Solution

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Q-EKM software, is designed to generate and communicate encryption keys and it is a proven, easy-to-use, library-managed encryption solution designed to protect sensitive data throughout the enterprise. Published by: Quantum Corporation

Centralized Data Protection for Remote Sites

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Organizations with multiple locations face unique challenges when configuring and maintaining a storage solution. Read this paper to learn how Snap Enterprise Data Replicator™ (Snap EDR) maintains multiple snapshot images online as a disk-based archive. Published by: Overland Storage