Storage Consolidation Reports

WHITE PAPER: The Hybrid Storage Pool architecture is a unique way to integrated flash-based SSDs into the storage system, providing for higher performance and lower power consumption compared with traditional approaches. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 11 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: The integration of Oracle's x86 blade systems, Oracle VM, and Oracle Unified Storage appliances, connected with either Ethernet or InfiniBand fabric services, forms a dynamic and elastic infrastructure-as-a-service solution for private cloud deployments. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 11 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation trancscript, independent analyst W. Curtis Preston discusses the basics of data compression – one of the most popular search terms on SearchStorage.com this year.

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Configuration errors, over-allocation of resources and application and network performance issues can cause admins headaches. Learn how to find and eliminate the sources of these problems.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, George Crump, lead analyst at Storage Switzerland, discusses how to build an efficient data storage environment.

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: The IBM XIV Storage System was designed to create a different enterprise storage reality. By listening carefully to customers—including Oracle users—IBM has designed a storage system that tackles real storage issues head-on. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Data centers are going through massive changes at the compute layer. Server virtualization is transforming the IT landscape achieving amazing improvements in price-performance and agility. However, realizing the price-performance and agility benefits of virtualization at the storage layer can be a challenge. Read this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: This E-Guide from SearchStorage.com can help by outlining how to maximize your data storage capacity and also gives 6 tips on how to reduce your data footprint.

Posted: 21 Jul 2011 | Published: 21 Jul 2011

EGUIDE: Read this article as W. Curtis Preston explains those things you should (or shouldn't) be doing if you are performing data deduplication.

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 | Published: 14 Jun 2011

EZINE: This edition of Network Evolution E-Zine goes in depth and unravels the secrets of converged storage networks. Learn if virtualization can in fact improve your disaster recovery and check out a Q&A with the pros on connectivity before network convergence.

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 03 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Learn how the outstanding computer power and memory capabilities of its UCS C250 M2 Extended-Memory Rack Mount Server joined with the high-performance EMC VNXe3300 system can support thousands of e-commerce order transactions per minute, serve thousands of web pages, and support thousands of mail users simultaneously in today’s SMBs.

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 | Published: 02 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This ESG paper describes how through consistent individual product innovation and integration EMC backup and recovery solutions tackle the issues that prevent customers from transforming data protection.

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: As medical imaging evolves in the digital era, images must be delivered through a single information network and be easily accessible. Current methods of managing images are proving increasingly inefficient and costly.  Read about a platform that addresses these concerns and provides simplified and accelerated access to medical files and images.

Posted: 09 May 2011 | Published: 09 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper we explore Object Storage, compare it to traditional NAS, and demonstrate that an intelligent, policy based data management strategy is the best approach to determining when it is beneficial for organizations to use Object Storage, or continue to use NAS.

Posted: 01 May 2011 | Published: 27 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the many challenges of a total virtualized solution in light of the integration of virtualized servers and virtualized storage.

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 24 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn how IBM appears to have the deployment issue down pat and how they have a variety of delivery vehicles to satisfy the tape needs of your enterprise. Keep reading to learn more about IBM’s LTO-5 offerings. 

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 24 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: In today’s ever-changing storage virtualization environment, it can be a daunting task to determine where exactly storage virtualization should reside and how to best implement it in your system. From instillation, to budget and day-to-day operation, there is a lot you need to know before any decisions are made.

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 | Published: 17 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: While server virtualization provides your customers with increased flexibility to respond to business needs, it also introduces some problems, especially in the storage arena. This guide is a quick and informative read that will explore new options of helping customers manage their unified and virtual servers projects.

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 | Published: 10 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Regardless of size, most organizations face the same data management challenge—efficiently and cost-effectively protecting and managing ever-growing data. Spectra T-Series with LTO-5 offers exclusive data management and efficiencies for small businesses through to the largest Enterprises.

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 02 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: This e-guide from SearchDataBackup.com is intended to help you devise the best VM backup strategy for your business. Discover the pros and cons of different methods including traditional backups, backup scripts, VMware consolidated backup, third-party VI3-specific backup products and more.

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 09 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: The EMC VNXe series redefines networked storage for the small business to small enterprise user, delivering an unequaled combination of features, simplicity, and efficiency. This paper takes an in-depth look at the EMC VNXe series hardware and base software solutions.

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 | Published: 12 Feb 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this presentation transcript from IBM as it discusses the advantages of implementing a holistic approach to data risk management, and provides both the “why” and “how” to begin putting a holistic data risk management program to work in businesses of all sizes.

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 | Published: 31 Jan 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript reviews the options and trends for controlling data growth by reducing your data storage footprint. Milan K. Patel, Sr. Marketing Manager for Tivoli Storage contributes thoughts on how IBM can help you achieve your data reduction goals.

Posted: 24 Jan 2011 | Published: 24 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: When it comes to choosing a storage area network (SAN) infrastructure, questions about performance, ease-of-use and cost are sure to come up. This technical brief reviews key differences to consider between Ethernet SAN and Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure when choosing a storage solution for your next virtual server or cloud storage project.

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 | Published: 07 Jan 2011

EGUIDE: Storage efficiency is the ability to store and manage data that consumes the least amount of space with little to no impact on performance. Download this guide for tips on evaluating your data storage efficiency and learn how to increase overall efficiency in your enterprise storage environment.

Posted: 21 Dec 2010 | Published: 21 Dec 2010