Storage Optimization

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides you with a deeper insight into server operating system introducing a number of storage environments that help organizations take advantage to the data movement and storage optimization features of intelligent storage arrays.

Posted: 21 May 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

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.

Posted: 17 May 2013 | Published: 31 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper explores how Oracle's Sun ZFS Storage Appliances can perform complex processing for compression, deduplication, real-time storage analytics, and other advanced data services without slowing down I/O throughput and without costing more than competing solutions.

Posted: 17 May 2013 | Published: 24 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: Oracle Database 11g and Oracle's Sun storage solutions seamlessly integrate industry-leading database and multitier storage solutions with the management capabilities you need to keep on top of it all.

Posted: 17 May 2013 | Published: 25 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper provides you with a comprehensive approach to data protection – addressing the issue of complex requirements demanded by the continuous growth of information. Read on now to learn more.

Posted: 09 May 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide describes the architectural characteristics of unified storage and explains how it provides a measure of relief in virtual and cloud environments. Read now to explore the latest advances in this emerging technology space and what you can expect in terms of cost savings and management efficiency.

Posted: 01 May 2013 | Published: 16 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: This ESG Lab Validation offers an evaluation of one vendor's efficient, flexible, scale-out NAS and SAN response to the current storage conundrum. Read now to explore test results of operational efficiency, non-disruptive operations, and on-demand flexibility and performance optimization.

Posted: 01 May 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: This short case study reveals how Princeton Insurance deployed a converged storage platform and created their own private cloud, and the considerable cost and efficiency benefits they now enjoy. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 01 May 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the functionality and benefits a converged storage architecture provides and explains why businesses no longer have to spend more to get the enterprise-level technology best suited to their data storage needs

Posted: 25 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

ASSESSMENT TOOL: This tool illustrates typical storage costs associated with your data, as well as the time it takes to backup your databases. It allows you to compare the savings that are possible using compression technologies.

Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2011

ANALYST REPORT: This analyst report aims to help you take a much needed step away from the technical detail of storage to create some strategic perspective.

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 | Published: 22 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a storage approach designed to deliver 99.999 percent availability, giving you the optimal performance you need. Inside, discover other solution benefits, including rapid recovery from failed disks, automated OSSA, resilient enterprise RAID levels, and more.

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: If you're considering deploying thin provisioning, you need to ensure you have the solution that's most conducive to your particular needs and that will save you the most time and money. Check out this comprehensive white paper to make sure you do.

Posted: 09 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

CASE STUDY: This case study examines the Wasserstrom Company, the world's leading restaurant supplier and distributor of foodservice supplies and equipment, fixing performance issues with SAP and other applications by migrating off of IBM hardware and implementing a more progressive converged infrastructure solution for their backup systems.

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper addresses the fundamental changes of storage and introduces an innovative flash technology attesting to these changes – outlining progression, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and potential competition.

Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Published: 21 Feb 2013

WEBCAST: Jon Toigo examines the role of value-add software in data storage optimization in this fifth tip in his seven-part series on the 'storage infrastruggle' -- his term for the storage technology challenges faced by admins.

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Premiered: Oct 16, 2012

PODCAST: Jon Toigo examines the role of value-add software in data storage optimization in this fifth tip in his seven-part series on the 'storage infrastruggle' -- his term for the storage technology challenges faced by admins.

Posted: 28 Mar 2013 | Premiered: Oct 16, 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the next-generation storage tool from IBM, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center. Continue on to see how it will help you efficiently manage your complex storage environment.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This short case study reveals how Notrefamille.com deployed a modern, cutting-edge storage system that is 25% less expensive than Fibre Channel, improved throughput to their servers, reduced complexity, and made future growth simple and cost-effective.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 | Published: 20 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This short case study explores how Duplo easily and affordably deployed a virtual infrastructure without sacrificing data protection or performance at a significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to a legacy Fibre Channel storage array. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This IDC Vendor Profile reviews Coraid, a supplier of storage hardware and software solutions. Check out this IDC analysis to see how Coraid's solutions performed under scrutiny.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: Before you virtualize your desktops, it is imperative to make sure you have a storage system that can accommodate the new demands that a virtual desktop infrastructure brings. Failure to do so could result in performance issues and staggering costs. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a structured approach to assessing the advantages of the appliance model. It summarizes the trends that have made modernizing backup and deduplication an urgent priority, and reveals Symantec NetBackup appliances in delivering a simple, complete, and cost-effective approach.

Posted: 19 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

EZINE: Scale-out NAS was developed to solve the problem of NAS sprawl. If managing your traditional NAS is becoming too burdensome and expensive, check out this expert resource.

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 | Published: 15 Mar 2013

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this expert presentation transcript, Marc Staimer differentiates between file, block, and content aware deduplication. Learn about the pros and cons of each and determine which type is best for your business.

Posted: 20 Mar 2013 | Published: 20 Mar 2013