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	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:15:22 EDT</pubDate>  <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: SearchStorage.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 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[Storage Virtualization Presentation Download: Storage in the Virtual World]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215538008_500.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Although virtualization delivers a number of critical benefits&#44; it also creates additional complexities in terms of storage management. This presentation download provides an overview on what these challenges are and different methods for combating...
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[File Virtualization For Dummies&reg;: How to Get a Grip on Storage Growth and Reduce Costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1215460747_891.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Webcast to learn how leading companies around the world are using intelligent file virtualization to reduce infrastructure complexity, boost operational efficiency and get costs under control.
   Published by: F5 Acopia Data Solutions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 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[Common Backup Configuration Mistakes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214600907_871.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this Videocast, featuring renowned storage expert, W. Curtis Preston, as he deconstructs the common backup system and points out certain mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations. View this Videocast to learn more.
   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[Storage Capacity Planning eGuide: Artfully Managing Affordability, Client Capacity Demands and Growth Control]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1214596398_464.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Managing storage capacity is a major problem for many organizations these days. Read this eGuide for a number of expert articles and tips that focus on how channel professionals can help their clients effectively address their storage capacity problems.
   Published by: Arrow ECS Midmarket Group]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Solutions for Simplifying Storage Management in VMware Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213742448_718.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Fortunately, new solutions are emerging to combat these issues and this Videocast highlights one such technology. View this Videocast to learn about an innovative new solution that integrates with VMware environments to deliver critical benefits.
   Published by: Xiotech Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual View for VMware: Simplified Storage Provisioning and Management for VMware Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213377131_400.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtual View for VMware demonstrates Xiotech&#39;s commitment to and continued innovation in providing easy&#45;to&#45;manage&#44; reliable&#44; and adaptable storage solutions for your VMware Virtual Infrastructure.
   Published by: Xiotech Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Top Considerations When Installing a Distributed NAS & Branch Office Data Protection Solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1213039632_881.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Webcast, Don Chouinard, Director of the Snap Server Division of Adaptec, discusses how to overcome common issues that can make or break your multi-site storage solution.
   Published by: Adaptec, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Systems &#38; Networking &#45; Presentations from Storage Decisions Chicago 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083108_206.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage &#38; Capacity Management &#45; Presentations from Storage Decisions Chicago 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1212083093_982.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Storage virtualization promises to ease storage management and improve disk usage&#44; but there are inherent issues that need to be fully understood before embarking on a virtualization project.
   Published by: Storage Decisions]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[3 Must Haves for the Virtual Data Center]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147326_938.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To take full advantage of server virtualization&#44; and create a true virtual data center&#44; IT departments need a holistic storage solution that allows fully shared resources&#44; easy and automated storage classification.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ESG: Enterprise Class SANs - Sophisticated Storage Simplicity]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147326_769.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This ESG Lab validation highlights the ease of use and cost&#45;effectiveness of Compellent Storage Center version 4.0 with a focus on valuable capabilities including Fast Track&#44; Data Progression&#44; Dynamic Capacity&#44; Data Instant Replay.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Extending the Life of Data Centers with an Energy-Efficient SAN]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147325_229.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will discuss the green advantages delivered by Compellent&#39;s Thin Provisioning&#44; Automated Tiered Storage and Advanced Virtualization technology.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[7 Ways to Lower Storage TCO]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1209147324_402.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Compellent&#39;s innovative storage platform helps organizations dramatically reduce both capital and operating expenses&#44; while improving data availability and recovery.
   Published by: Compellent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices: High Hopes for Thin Provisioning]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208869570_742.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    It seems like everyone is talking about thin provisioning. It's no miracle cure, but the technology can do wonders.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[IT Briefing - The Benefits for Next Gen NAS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1208270208_755.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This IT Briefing discusses traditional NAS technologies and explains how new, next-generation NAS solutions are making an impact on storage today. Read this IT Briefing to learn more about the future of NAS technologies and what they will mean for you.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sizing the Backup System]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1207585049_830.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this expert Videocast for insights from Preston and discover how to make the most practical backup choice for your storage environment.
   Published by: Overland Storage]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Using Innovative Solutions to Simplify Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206987260_765.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper presents a case study on how one leading IT services provider was able to improve storage performance, flexibility, and reliability while reducing costs and protecting data by using a virtualized SAN infrastructure and other backup method
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Hot Spots: Tap Virtual Servers, Storage for All They're Worth]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1206368806_668.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    I/O obstacles could throw a monkey wrench into virtual server environments, but there are alternatives to traditional methods.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></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[Q&A with Curtis Preston - Improve Your Backup Operations]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1198089248_909.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert Videocast, GlassHouse Technologies' VP of Data Protection W. Curtis Preston talks about diagnosing the root of your backup bottlenecks.
   Published by: EVault Inc., a Seagate Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast - The Benefits for Next Gen NAS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205273101_109.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Podcast discusses traditional NAS technologies and explains how new, next-generation NAS solutions are making an impact on storage today. Download the  Podcast to learn more.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Webcast - The Benefits for Next Gen NAS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1205271172_307.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This Webcast discusses traditional NAS technologies and explains how new, next-generation NAS solutions are making an impact on storage today. View the Webcast to learn more.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices: The Year Ahead: Green Power, Weak Dollars and More Apps]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1203335473_188.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    By the time this article is published, most of you will have returned to work after a holiday break and settled down for the year ahead. Considering this is my first 2008 column, I decided to write about some areas that will take center stage this year.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimize Your Business Applications with a Server-to-Storage Virtualized Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201903577_40.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Deploying virtualization presents a number of challenges for storage infrastructures. View this Webcast to learn how you can overcome these problems by using complementary solutions with VMware to improve flexibility, reduce provisioning time and more.
   Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Network Appliance and VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 Storage Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1201543514_359.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This technical report reviews the best practices for implementing VMware Virtual Infrastructures on Network Appliance fabric&#45;attached storage (FAS) systems.
   Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Building a Virtual Infrastructure from Servers to Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1200592277_401.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This technical report demonstrates how integrating Network Appliance technologies in a virtual infrastructure can solve the unique challenges inherent with ESX deployments in the areas of storage utilization&#44; fault tolerance&#44; and backups.
   Published by: NetApp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Storage Grid Pushes the Envelope]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1192515088_209.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When a prominent storage vendor built a 1,000 node storage test grid, it learned plenty of lessons, and a lot of what it learned can be applied to architecting enterprise storage systems.
   Published by: Storage Magazine]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[NetApp Technical Case Study: Using SAN with VMware to Facilitate Storage and Server Consolidation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1188999937_729.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This technical case study reviews how the combination of VMware software and NetApp storage solutions provide significant advantages for companies consolidating servers and storage to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.
   Published by: NetApp]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[On&#45;Demand Webcast: Optimize Your Business Applications with a Server&#45;to&#45;Storage Virtualized Infrastructure]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1188999937_346.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    View this on&#45;demand Webcast to learn about the drivers of virtualization&#44; as well as virtualization challenges and solutions. Also&#44; discover how combining one company&#39;s solutions with VMware can expand the benefits of virtualized appl...
   Published by: NetApp]]></description>
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