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ALSO CALLED:
Storage Medium
DEFINITION: In computers, a storage medium is any technology (including devices and materials) used to place, keep, and retrieve data. A medium is an element used in communicating a message; on a storage medium, the "messages" - in the form of data - are suspended for use when needed. The plural form of this term is storage media. Although the term storage includes both primary storage (memory), a storage medium
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Optimizing Business System Management in a Challenging Global Economy: Delivering Service Quality While Improving IT Efficiency
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
ANALYST REPORT:
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.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009
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EVault Advanced Security: Proven protection provides peace of mind to companies worldwide
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
DATA SHEET:
Because tape-based backups are vulnerable to theft, EVault has removed the human element, and threat of exposure, through its datacentric technologies of DeltaPro processing, Adaptive Compression, and encryption to create a powerful and reliable security model.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009
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File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
WHITE PAPER:
"Company ABC" is a successful enterprise with an annual storage growth rate of 70%, and a series of data management challenges. Check out this report to see what they uncovered by conducting a file system inventory -- and how they used that information to reduce costs and improve data management.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009
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DR in the Cloud Checklist
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
PODCAST:
Tune into this podcast for a cloud computing disaster recovery (DR) checklist. Learn about various DR approaches for your cloud computing environment. Find out how to secure your data and how to get your DR objectives met by your cloud provider.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 02 Nov 2009
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Long-Term Data Protection and Retention: Finding the Correct Balance
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Tape remains the most cost effective, energy efficient and reliable program technology for storing large amounts of inactive, off-line or near-line data while complimenting disk-based data protection and retention solutions. Read this paper and find out why.
Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009
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PODCAST: MS SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Fusion-IO
PODCAST:
Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This podcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009
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MS SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Fusion-IO
WEBCAST:
Solid state drives (SSD) are going to play everywhere in the enterprise—at the storage array level, at the server level and in users’ notebook computers. This webcast discusses the issues involved in integrating SSDs at these three junctions in enterprise storage environments.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 24 Sep 2009
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Dedupe Simply - Podcast
sponsored by Data Domain
PODCAST:
This on-demand Podcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009
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Dedupe Simply
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST:
This on-demand webcast helps simplify the basics of data deduplication and outlines the benefits that are being achieved by enterprises around the world.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009
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File System Inventory Summary Report: File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company
sponsored by F5 Networks, Inc.
DATA SHEET:
"Company ABC" is a successful enterprise with an annual storage growth rate of 70%, and a series of data management challenges. Check out this report to see what they uncovered by conducting a file system inventory -- and how they used that information to reduce costs and improve data management
Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Published: 10 Sep 2009
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Detecting Worn Tapes Before it's Too Late
sponsored by Maxell Corporation of America
WHITE PAPER:
Damaged or worn out tape cartridges can force you to recreate lost data, which can be costly or even impossible. How do you know which cartridges should be retired? This paper details how a cartridge memory chip inside a storage tape cartridge provides a wealth of information on the remaining viability of that cartridge.
Posted: 26 Aug 2009 | Published: 26 Aug 2009
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IDC Product Flash: 3PAR Launches F-Class InServ Storage Servers
sponsored by 3PAR
ANALYST NEWS:
This IDC Flash analyzes 3PAR's announcement of the InServ F-Class storage server product line, a solution that 3PAR is positioning as a more scalable, efficient, and flexible midrange storage platform. This Flash also examines the major IT developments that are driving future midrange storage developments.
Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Published: 24 Jun 2009
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Case Study: Ingram Entertainment Implements Improved ROI and Reliability for Mainframe Data Protection
sponsored by Data Domain
CASE STUDY:
Ingram Entertainment Inc. is the leading national distributor of home entertainment products in the US. Having implemented the Data Domain and Luminex solution they have been able to successfully meet DR goals and achieve significant yearly cost savings.
Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Published: 08 Jun 2009
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Storage magazine Online June 2009: Heal Thyself
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
EZINE:
A trend in storage product messaging these days is the theme of self-healing storage - the ability of a system to detect and repair hard disk problems automatically. In this month's cover story, independent storage expert Marc Staimer explains how and how well they work. This electronic issue also includes features on storage efficiency...
Posted: 28 May 2009 | Published: 28 May 2009
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Portable Panic - The Evolution of USB Insecurity
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER:
As USB devices have evolved into useful storage media, they've also turned into a security nightmare for organizations. Read how to embrace this technology to aid in the reduction of operating costs and effectively protect data by enforcing removable device usage policies.
Posted: 11 Mar 2009 | Published: 11 Mar 2009
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STORAGE MEDIA DEFINITION (continued): … In computers, a storage medium is any technology (including devices and materials) used to place, keep, and retrieve data. A medium is an element used in communicating a message; on a storage medium, the "messages" - in the form of data - are suspended for use when needed. The plural form of this term is storage media. Although the term storage includes both primary storage (memory), a storage medium usually means a place to hold secondary storage such as that on a hard disk or tape. Storage media can be arranged for access in many ways. Some well-known arrangements include:A redundant array of independent disks (RAID)Network-attached storageA storage area network Storage Media definition sponsored by SearchStorage.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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