Storage Best Practices

WHITE PAPER: This exclusive paper discusses how you can realize the full benefits of desktop virtualization by improving your wide array network (WAN). Access this resource now to discover how your enhancing your WAN can impact areas of your VDI which might not be performing at their full potential.

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 | Published: 23 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: There are key questions to ask about your data center when preparing to implement Hyper-V. This paper provides the answers, on subjects like storage strategy, capturing backups, deduplication and disaster recovery.

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 | Published: 17 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: This crucial paper outlines how a cloud hosting organization was able to identify and address their storage problems, embracing a solution that helped to increase capacity, secure sensitive data and minimize downtime. Read on to learn how your organization can achieve similar success.

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 | Published: 02 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: Two organizations, Novant Health and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, have created business-ready storage systems that efficiently deal with many terabytes of new data every day. Check out this quick case study to learn how.

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 | Published: 05 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: The Oracle Pillar Axiom 600 storage system addresses some key challenges that competing storage vendors have yet to overcome. It's an ideal fit for consolidating storage for multiple Oracle Databases or Oracle Applications, and it's also a good choice for EMC CLARiiON customers nearing the end of a lease agreement. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: The Oracle storage portfolio is full of features that can help data centers become more efficient and operate at a lower cost. This paper examines the efficiency advantages of using Oracle storage with Oracle applications. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: Oracle focuses on designing extreme performance and scalability features into its products, including its best-of-breed storage solutions. This white paper examines the performance and scalability advantages of using Oracle storage with Oracle applications. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the management advantages of using Oracle storage with Oracle software. Businesses that are running Oracle software will achieve a lower TCO with Oracle storage because of the seamless integration built into Oracle products. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 | Published: 19 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this complete electronic version of "Storage Tiering for Dummies" and learn how to implement tiered storage, improve storage performance, drive down storage costs and more.

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 | Published: 19 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: Check out this case study for an in-depth look at Oracle's migration to optimized storage and the cost and efficiency benefits they now enjoy.

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 | Published: 17 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This ESG Lab Validation report documents the results of hands-on testing of the Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance. Testing focused on ease of deployment, high performance, efficiency of hybrid columnar compression, effectiveness of system analytics, and high availability through multiple failure scenarios. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: An understanding of these requirements, and how they interact with Oracle's Pillar Axiom storage system, requires an understanding of the delivery structure and financial underpinnings of the service provider industry. Check out this comprehensive white paper to explore the 6 major storage requirements for managed service providers.

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: With thousands of systems deployed across various industries and applications, the IBM XIV Storage System is widely recognized by users and analysts alike for its ability to provide consistent high performance in environments characterized by high data growth. Check out this short white paper to learn more.

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 | Published: 28 Jun 2012

EZINE: Our final issue of Storage Magazine Online in 2012 features one of our most popular annual columns: Hot Technologies for Next Year. Explore this month’s cover story, in which our team of editors team up to tell you the six technologies to watch in 2013 - and why they should be on your radar if they’re not already.

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: There's always a chance your data can be destroyed or damaged if it's only stored in one place, so while it's important to secure your on-site storage against the elements, it can't hurt to look into partnering with an off-site tape storage and data restoration pro. This article explains why.

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 | Published: 17 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: Because mismatches of server and storage technology may have happened while you were virtualizing and consolidating your servers, you need to consider what storage you are using for which purpose. Check out this informative white paper to learn more.

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 | Published: 02 Oct 2012

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide reveals how to optimize multiple virtual workloads to prevent storage over-allocation. In addition, learn how to increase VMware storage efficiency with virtual machine disk format deduplication and compression.

Posted: 09 Jan 2013 | Published: 09 Jan 2013

EGUIDE: In this expert E-Guide from SearchStorage.com, find insight into the top complaints of admins struggling with big data-fueled storage challenges. Read on for ESG Senior Analyst Terri McClure's insight into I/O performance and storage infrastructure pain points, among others on her "big data issues list."

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 | Published: 02 Jan 2013

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide answers common questions about big data, including how it differs from data warehousing. Learn how to evaluate scaleout and object-based file systems and discover one vendor's plans for accommodating large and ever-growing data sets.

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide provides a thorough analysis of the latest statistics concerning storage spending and use of technologies including SSD, cloud computing, archiving, and more. Read now to find out which storage efficiency tools are gaining the most traction and discover the top products your peers are putting on their wish lists.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2012

EGUIDE: This e-guide explores the most important considerations for health care organizations thinking about cloud data backup. Inside, uncover the steps you'll need to take when venturing into a cloud data backup plan, as well as how to prioritize your data.

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 | Published: 07 Dec 2012

EGUIDE: This e-guide breaks down the pros and cons of the major storage systems in use today and offers impartial advice on how you can find which would work best in your health care organization.

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 | Published: 07 Dec 2012

EZINE: Our final issue of Storage Magazine Online in 2012 features one of our most popular annual columns: Hot Technologies for Next Year. Explore this month's cover story, in which our team of editors team up to tell you the six technologies to watch in 2013 - and why they should be on your radar if they're not already.

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2012

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Read on to discover a storage solution specifically designed to handle the demands of a complex virtual environment so that your virtual server or desktop infrastructure will perform at the high levels you need it to.

Posted: 05 Dec 2012 | Published: 05 Dec 2012

EGUIDE: Access this expert e-guide to learn how to identify and solve common storage problems in virtual environments, along with helpful tips designed to ensure that your storage doesn't hinder your system's performance.

Posted: 29 Nov 2012 | Published: 26 Nov 2012