Reference Architecture: Scalable Virtual Desktops with EqualLogic and VMware
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
This document describes the results of work done by VMware in conjunction with Dell to create a scalable server and storage architecture for VMware View environments.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009
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Business Ready Configuration for Virtualization: A Solution Guide for Dell PowerEdge R710 Servers, Dell MD3000i Storage, and Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper provides reference architectures and best practices for deploying and configuring Dell’s eleventh generation R710 server, using Dell MD3000i Storage Array and Microsoft Virtualization. The solution is based upon iSCSI storage technology as the storage environment.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Xiotech TCO Calculator
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
ASSESSMENT TOOL:
The Xiotech Total Cost of Ownership Calculator is designed to provide insight into the true costs of a storage area network (SAN). With Xiotech storage solutions, organizations can realize savings in five target areas. Read about them here.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Instantis Goes Green, Saves Green with Dell
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
CASE STUDY:
Read this paper to find out how Instantis managed to accommodate rapid customer growth, deliver outstanding performance, ensure “five-nines” availability for customers around the globe, cut ongoing IT costs, and reduce the environmental footprint of data center operations through reduced energy consumption.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Largest UK Network Solves BIG Problem with Small Solution
sponsored by Nexsan Technologies
CASE STUDY:
ITV.com’s IT management sought a future-proofed solution that would improve overall performance and future proof for High Definition editing without increasing the physical storage footprint requirements of their small datacenter. Nexsan was the only company that could deliver the solution they required.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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PODCAST: Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
PODCAST:
Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This podcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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Calculator: Compare the Storage Systems of Different Vendors
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
RESOURCE CENTER:
The Xiotech Value Index was designed to establish an industry benchmark for evaluating disparate data storage systems. This formula determines each system’s “Value Index” by taking a holistic view of the system, analyzing its functionality versus its cost. Higher Value Indexs are more desirable.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Xiotech's Virtualization Interface - Animated Demo
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
VIDEO:
Welcome to Virtual View, a feature of Xiotech’s Icon Manager that dramatically improves storage management for VMware. Virtual View reduces storage provisioning from dozens of steps to three, enables management from one console instead of three, provisions storage in minutes instead of hours, and reduces time, required expertise, and risk.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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Xiotech Takes Provisioning Virtual
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
ANALYST BRIEF:
Xiotech has released its Virtual View solution that automates the provisioning, reporting, and management of storage for VMware environments. This solution takes the pressure off server administrators when they need to align server and storage resources in the increasingly virtualized world. Kudos to Xiotech for taking the initiative.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Legal Discovery and the Notes Administrator
sponsored by Unify
PODCAST:
In this podcast, learn about your role in legal discovery. Discover how archiving systems can help meet compliance standards and learn the ins and outs of legal discovery and compliance. Determine how to make sure your company's information is properly archived.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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Emprise Storage Family
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Emprise storage solutions—featuring Intelligent Storage Element (ISE™) technology—set new standards for reliability, performance, and scalability.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Capital Bank Makes Protecting Customer Data Virtually Simple
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
CASE STUDY:
For years Capital Bank backed up its data to tape and hand-delivered this information to a secondary, off-site location. While this strategy worked for a time, the bank wanted to move to a more automated process in preparation for growth and acquisitions. It found all that with Xiotech.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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PODCAST: Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
PODCAST:
Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this podcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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7 Ways to Deal with Data Growth from a Cost Standpoint
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER:
Is data growth causing higher costs for data storage and backup in your organization? If the answer is yes, then you'll want to read this white paper that features seven ways to deal with data growth from a cost perspective.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Presentation Transcript: High-performance NAS
sponsored by BlueArc Corp.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
This presentation transcript reviews current NAS trends including high-availability clustered storage to address growing storage needs and today's media-rich file environments and more.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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CA ARCserve® Backup r12.5 ROI Calculator
sponsored by CA
ASSESSMENT TOOL:
CA ARCserve Backup unites innovative data deduplication technology, powerful storage resource management (SRM) reporting and robust security measures. Use this ROI calculator to find out how much your organization can save with ARCserve.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Optimal Storage Virtualization: The Key to Effective Information Management
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
The term “storage virtualization” has been around for a while, but many storage vendors offer differing interpretations of what storage virtualization actually is. In this paper, Xiotech, the company that first delivered optimal storage virtualization for open systems, provides a practical, working approach to the topic.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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VM Storage Solutions: Integrated Storage and Management for VMware Environments
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
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.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Storage Value: Key strategies for measuring the true value of storage solutions
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
To help you make an informed decision when considering various storage solutions, the Storage Value Index takes into account not only purchase price, but capacity, efficiency, and operating expenses as well. This paper explains how the Storage Value Index was designed and offers suggestions for finding the best storage value for your needs.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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High Availability in Virtual Environments: Featuring Xiotech’s TimeScale GeoRAID Software
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Virtualizing your servers enhances server consolidation and provides easier server management. It might also introduce new availability requirements for your applications. Your virtual environment must be able to quickly recover from physical server failures. This paper introduces SAN solutions that work with VMware to deliver high availability.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Emprise 5000 in Mixed Application Environments: Fast, Reliable, Low-Cost Storage for Email, Database, Backup, and More
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Xiotech’s Emprise 5000 system is a proven choice for direct-attached storage supporting a single, high-performance application. This document includes benchmark test results of a single Emprise 5000 system effectively supporting simultaneous email, database, and backup application loads -- with performance to spare.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Storage in a Tough Economy: Five Targets for Lowering Total Cost of Ownership
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
When determining a potential storage system's TCO, you must include both capital and operating expenditures, some of which are easy to calculate and others are less obvious. Read this whitepaper to identify target areas for cost savings in your new storage system.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Stopping Data Leakage: Making the Most of Your Security Budget
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use your security budget effectively to protect data at the gateway and endpoint, and highlights the benefits of encryption in securing data in the event that it does get stolen or lost.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009
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How to Protect Data Against Theft and Ensure That it Remains Confidential - No Matter Where it is Stored
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper introduces SafeGuard Enterprise 5.40, an innovative solution from Sophos that fulfills all the requirements a company could have for protecting confidential data on mobile PCs and data media.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009
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VMware vSphere v4 Best Practices for Emprise 7000
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009
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