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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:26 EST</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:26 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Learning to Reduce Storage Costs through Automated Storage Tiering]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257542662_455.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can reduce your storage costs by 50% or more using intelligent file virtualization to optimize storage tiering.  The basic idea of storage tiering is to match the business value of each chunk of data with the cost of storing that data. Watch Renny Shen of F5 Networks explain how virtualizing storage management can save up to 70%.
   Published by: F5 Networks UK]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sun StorageTek Workload Analysis Tool 3.02 and Sun Flash Analyzer General Availability]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1256854673_738.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Sun Flash Analyzer and Sun StorageTek Workload Analysis Tool (Swat), are open systems host-based, storage-centric Java applications that thoroughly capture, summarize, and analyze storage workloads for Solaris, Windows and Linux environments.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <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[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[Careerbuilder Positioned for Global Expansion Thanks to 3par Utility Storage]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254511530_440.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Global expansion plans combined with organic growth and an increasing number of job seekers were posing a serious problem for the traditional storage infrastructure underpinning CareerBuilder&#146;s operations. After evaluating several vendors, CareerBuilder identified 3PAR as the only one meeting its performance, scalability, and flexibility demands.
   Published by: 3PAR]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Getting Virtualisation Right: Five Virtualisation Rules Every Organisation Must Know]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1254232373_396.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    HP has identified five common virtualisation rules employed by organisations that have succeeded where others have not. While technology differs in complexity and scale from one business to the next, nearly every successful organisation deployed the same five rules to realise the full potential of virtualisation.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Rethinking Storage Virtualization with the HP SAN Virtualization Services Platform]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253625470_619.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    If you are looking to improve the efficiency of your storage infrastructure, consider the HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualization Services Platform (SVSP).  It allows you to provision virtual volumes to meet the requirements of your standard and virtual servers. It delivers improved storage resource utilization along with comprehensive data protection.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 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[Reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for Mid-Range NAS Appliances]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1253543630_977.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Because network attached storage (NAS) is file-based storage, it is particularly suited for storing the types of unstructured, file-based data that is a challenge for many storage pros today. Also, NAS can be used on its own or in conjunction with a SAN, which is attractive to many organizations.
   Published by: Hitachi Data Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce Storage Costs through Automated Storage Tiering]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252617773_913.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how you can reduce your storage costs by 50% or more using intelligent file virtualization to optimize storage tiering.  The basic idea of storage tiering is to match the business value of each chunk of data with the cost of storing that data. Watch Renny Shen of F5 Networks explain how virtualizing storage management can save up to 70%.
   Published by: F5 Networks, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 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[Dell NX4 Improving Storage Efficiency with File-Level Deduplication &amp; Compression]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248443412_322.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Join this webcast to learn more about the benefits of deduplication and compression that are built-in to the Dell NX4 storage array that supports NAS, FC, iSCSI, and how it can help you tackle these challenges and maximize your storage efficiency.
   Published by: Dell | EMC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Key management strategies for your virtualized environment: Increasing your return on investment (ROI) on virtualization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248271700_34.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization helps reduce IT costs and increases business agility.  Because of this, virtualization technologies are particularly suited to these economic  times.  This white paper explores the evolution of virtualization, and then gives practical advice on how virtualization can benefit your organization.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP StorageWorks Secure Key Manager:  Hardened, Clustered Key Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248192612_87.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This ESG Lab report documents the results of hands-on testing of HP StorageWorks Secure Key Manager (SKM) solutions with a focus on ease of deployment, transparent integration with existing backup operations, clustered fault tolerance and strong security.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Reasons Why You Need Citrix Essentials for Hyper&#45;V Now]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1248114251_409.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explores common challenges associated with server virtualization deployments and the ways Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V together with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager can help organizations maximize the value of server virtualization.
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[D2D Virtual Tape Library Replication Primer]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1247842423_835.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    With the introduction of HP Dynamic deduplication and low bandwidth replication (LBR) on HP D2D2500, D2D4000 and D2D4100 Backup Systems, the way data protection can be implemented has been transformed.  This whitepaper explains the terminology and concepts behind these technologies and establishes some sizing rules through worked examples.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 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[Best Practices for Defining and Establishing Effective Archive Retention Policies]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246040447_134.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Electronically stored information (ESI) has become a major source of business records, and any organization that uses ESI - from email to word processing to instant messaging - must manage those records.  This paper explains best practices for establishing effective archive retention policies.
   Published by: Symantec Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Prescription For Growth:  Dell Storage Helps Navicure Reduce Disaster Recovery Site Deployment Time By Nearly 75%]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244225612_2.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Navicure, an insurance claims processing company, needed a more robust storage and disaster recovery solution.  They chose a scalable, in-house storage area network using Dell EqualLogic PS Series Internet SCSI arrays, and automated the planning, testing, and deployment of a disaster recovery solution using VMware Site Recovery Manager software.
   Published by: Dell, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[SEPATON Architecture:  Designed for Data-Intensive Enterprises]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242836303_247.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper describes the innovative architecture that SEPATON has designed specifically to meet the data protection challenges of data-intensive enterprises while achieving optimal cost savings and measurable ROI.
   Published by: SEPATON]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Victaulic Speeds Backup and Restores, Cuts Capacity with SEPATON VTL and Data Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242736383_578.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Facing exponential data growth and lengthening backup times, Victaulic Company's tape backup systems could no longer provide the performance or capacity they needed for efficient data protection. For a cost comparable to tape, Victaulic Company implemented a SEPATON S2100-ES2 virtual tape library (VTL) with DeltaStor data deduplication software.
   Published by: SEPATON]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Swiss manufacturer installs out-of-the-box storage area network in less than half an hour]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242313530_89.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 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>  </channel> </rss>

