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VM Storage Solutions: Integrated Storage and Management for VMware Environments

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

More and more organizations are implementing server virtualization to enhance efficiency and resource utilization within their data centers. However, provisioning and managing storage within the virtual environment can be complicated and time consuming. This paper presents a line of storage solutions that simplify and accelerate server processes. Published by: Xiotech Corporation

VMware vSphere v4 Best Practices for Emprise 7000

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document provides valuable insight on determining the number and size of datastores, planning the storage environment, and tuning performance of the Emprise 7000 system. Published by: Xiotech Corporation

DataCore Software: IDC on Removing Storage-Related Barriers to Virtualization

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate, with good reason. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain several functional benefits. But achieving these can be challenging. Published by: DataCore Software Corporation

Ten Things You Need to Know about Virtualization

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Thinking of making the move to “total enterprise virtualization?" Here are some interesting points of view about virtualization you should know coming from the vantage point of a storage virtualization pioneer, DataCore Software. Published by: DataCore Software Corporation

Tiered Storage and Virtualization in the Real World

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Does a transition to virtualized tiered storage deliver true value, a fast return on investment (ROI), and verifiable cost savings? This case study documents the specific business and economic value realized by one enterprise company after its first year using new storage architecture built on Hitachi tiered storage. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

eBook: 6 Essential Strategies For Economizing Your Storage

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

There are six technologies and strategies for economizing your storage in this ebook. Together they can transform your data center into an economically superior storage environment. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

Intelligent Tiered Storage: Focus on Hitachi Data Systems

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Implementing different tiers of storage is very common. But mplementing an Intelligent Tiered Storage environment is still the exception than the rule. Hitachi Data Systems provides best-in-class Intelligent Tiered Storage through its storage management software, storage virtualization solutions, digital archiving, NAS, and VTL offerings. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

Ensuring Success: Conesco chooses IBM servers with multi-core Intel Xeon processors to consolidate its data center and reduce costs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

When Conseco IT management needed to consolidate their hundreds of different servers into a more streamlined hardware and software environment, they chose the IBM 3850 M2 server and the Intel Xeon processor 7300 series with four cores per processor. Read this paper and find out why. Published by: CompuCom and IBM

Building a Powerful, Resilient, Affordable IT Infrastructure

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Small and midsize companies with strapped IT budgets and limited IT resources do not have to be limited to inflexible, inefficient IT infrastructures that offer unreliable IT services. Instead, smaller companies can empower their IT environments through virtualization, optimizing assets and realizing new opportunities for efficiency. Published by: CompuCom and IBM

Affordable Consolidation Solutions with VMware and IBM System Storage DS3000 series

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Consolidating servers with VMware Infrastructure can deliver significant benefits, including: reduced capital and operating costs, infrastructure costs, faster IT response to business demands, improved IT service levels, and more consistent business operations. Published by: CompuCom and IBM

Tape Killed The IT Guy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this very funny though obvious over-dramatization of the weakness of tape as a backup solution, see how tape can end the life of an IT administrator and a 30-minute fix that could be lifesaving. Published by: SEPATON

Four Ways to Improve Your TSM Environment with A SEPATON VTL

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Get expert insights on the key benefits of VTL technology in a TSM environment. Understand how VTL technology can improve TSM operations and enhance the existing disk pool. Published by: SEPATON

DeltaStor Data Deduplication Software

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This data sheet details DeltaStor® software, SEPATON’s data deduplication application for SEPATON S2100®-ES2 virtual tape libraries (VTLs). Published by: SEPATON

Optimizing Business System Management in a Challenging Global Economy: Delivering Service Quality While Improving IT Efficiency

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IDC White Paper examines the roles of virtualization and automation in improving operational efficiencies. Delivering end-to-end service visibility across both physical and virtual infrastructures is a key requirement for preventing service outages or failures. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Virtualization Challenges Are Highlighted by User Survey

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

To understand the impact of server virtualization, Syncsort commissioned Ziff Davis Media to conduct a survey around end-user experiences with migrating physical servers to virtual machines (referred to as P2V migration). Read the results here. Published by: Syncsort

Storage Virtualization Seminar Presentation Download

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This presentation highlights how virtualization has progressed from vaporware to an actual concept storage managers are using to minimize the amount of machines needed to manage, centralize data and change the economics of storage. Published by: SearchStorage.com

Sun Microsystems Open Storage and SSD Resource Center

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

On the Sun Microsystems Open Storage and SSD Resource Center, sponsored by Sun Microsystems, you will find storage resources from leading industry experts exploring the technologies, problems and solutions available around Open Storage and SSD. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Presentation Transcript: File Virtualization Explained

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

At its most basic, file virtualization is about separating file data from restrictions in how it is accessed and manipulated. It can also ease things when it comes to migrating those storage systems. Read this presentation transcript to find out more about file virtualization. Published by: F5 Networks UK

Advanced Data Protection and Disaster Recovery

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Coupling NetApp’s SnapMirror and SnapVault technology with Syncsort’s BEX software has created an integrated disk-based solution for data protection and disaster recovery of mission-critical digital assets. Within minutes of an outage or disaster, applications, databases and users can be accessing data and resuming business. Published by: Syncsort

Architecting Deduplication and Virtualization for Best of Breed Data Protection

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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. Brad Blake, IT Director at Boston Medical Center, presented to an audience at Gartner's Data Center Conference. Published by: Data Domain

Server Virtualization - Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 Product & Technical Overviews

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server Virtualization means more than server consolidation. Microsoft Windows Server can help your organization improve network reliability, scalability and security. Published by: SHI

File Virtualization Explained

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualisation Services Platform: Simplifying Heterogeneous Storage Virtualisation

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This report documents the results of ESG Lab testing of the HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualization Services Platform (SVSP). The enhanced high availability and disaster recovery capabilities of asynchronous remote mirroring are also presented. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

E-Guide: Storage Virtualization Best Practices

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide explores server virtualization and its impacts on storage. Learn more about the dynamic nature of virtualized environments and the overall state of adoption, performance spectrum, benefits, and challenges. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

IDC Paper – Services for Virtualization

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

IDC's white paper reviews finds that virtualization can have significant benefits to an organization, like increased utilization, simplified management and reduced energy costs, but it can be a complex undertaking and if not planned correctly, it can hurt instead of help. Published by: IBM

Podcast: How to Virtualize your Servers

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization has become one of the latest trends in helping to drive efficiencies in the data center -- from management to energy costs, server virtualization may be able to help you optimize your IT environment. Listen to Tom Ready, IBM vice president as he describes the latest trends and benefits of server virtualization. Published by: IBM

Virtualization for a Dynamic Infrastructure

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IBM white paper describes how Virtualization is an important element of a dynamic infrastructure and expands on the areas of server, storage, application, network, and client virtualization and the IBM technology and benefits from each. Published by: IBM

Workload Weighting for Mid-range Storage Array Administrators

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper informs readers about the time and cost savings, from a storage administrator's perspective, that can be realized from using StorageWorks EVA as compared to competing solutions from EMC and NetApp. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Storage Virtualisation and the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper presents an overview of storage virtualisation at the controller level of a storage system. It describes how HP defines virtualisation technology and how it applies to the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) storage system. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Business Value of Storage Virtualisation: Scaling the Storage Solution; Leveraging the Storage Investment

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This analysis looks at the positive business impact of networked storage virtualisation solutions that improve storage asset utilisation, reduce the administrative costs of provisioning new storage systems, and improve application availability. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Getting Virtualisation Right: Five Virtualisation Rules Every Organisation Must Know

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

Storage Virtualization with the HP StorageWorks

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The most powerful application of virtualization today is at the storage system level. With the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array and HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualization Services platform, organizations can take advantage of the many benefits of virtualization with a solution designed specifically for open systems. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape across Distributed Sites: Unified Approach Provides Improved Protection and Better ROI

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Every company with multiple locations has the challenge of managing backup data across different sites, media types, and retention periods for short term protection and long term retention. View this webcast to learn about a new consolidated approach to solving this problem by combining disk, deduplication, and tape storage systems. Published by: Quantum Corporation and Symantec

Essential Guide to Storage Virtualization

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this guide for expert advice on updating your storage system with virtualization. Covered here are the pros and cons of three architectures, a buying guide and vendor comparisons, a breakdown on how storage virtualization relates to disaster recovery, and a list of vendor resources. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Hidden Costs in an SAP Virtualization Project

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This videocast takes a close look at what companies should consider before embarking on an SAP virtualization project, including costs, skills, data center and hardware requirements. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Getting Started with SAP Virtualization

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this videocast, learn how SAP customers are getting started with virtualization technology, and find out what needs to be considered in terms of hardware, staffing and SAP modules. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Making the Case for SAP Virtualization

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this videocast, learn how SAP customers are getting started with virtualization technology, and find out why some companies are virtualizing mission-critical SAP applications. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Dell Virtualization Advisor

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This tool is designed as a guide for customers with a comfortable knowledge of virtualization and their server/storage environment. Simply enter in a few vital pieces of information and the Dell Virtualization Advisor will create a customized virtualization solution to match your needs. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Virtualize at the Speed of Your Business - The Dell Guide to Virtualization

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization is changing everything, from how you manage resources to the way you support your business, it addresses many of today's IT challenges - cost, responsiveness, availability, disaster recovery - and is a key element for achieving a more automated, agile infrustructure. Dell helps you virtualize at the speed of your business... Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Virtualization with the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series: A Proof of Concept

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Intel IT, together with Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group, End User Platform Integration, and Intel's Software and Services Group, conducted proof-of-concept testing and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to assess the virtualization capabilities of Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. The results of the analysis are here. Published by: HP, Intel, & VMware

Virtualization and Your Storage Infrastructure

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Storage virtualization can bring many benefits to an organization including reduced costs, higher capacity, and greater data protection. This SearchStorage E-Guide was developed to give storage managers practical guidelines and best practices to consider when evaluating how to best leverage virtualization in their storage infrastructure. Published by: Forsythe Technology Solution

The Benefits of SMB Virtualization using Dell and VMware - IT Efficiency for Organizations of all Sizes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you're a small organization trying to extend the value of the assets you already have or a larger data center pushing the envelope in automation, Dell and VMware can deliver solutions that make sense for your budget, staff, and business. Published by: Dell and VMware

Protecting Data on the Edge

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

According to industry statistics, the majority of a typical company's data doesn't reside on data center storage -- it lives on the "edge." The edge may be desktop PCs, laptops or even smart phones and PDAs. In this videocast W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Presentation Transcript: Protecting Data on the Edge

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

According to industry statistics, the majority of a typical company's data doesn't reside on data center storage -- it lives on the "edge." The edge may be desktop PCs, laptops or even smart phones and PDAs. In this transcript, W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Virtual server backup FAQ

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this Podcast, backup expert, Mark Bowker, addresses how this technology helps leverage your storage, network, and computing resources. Published by: Zenith Infotech