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ALSO CALLED: Virtualization, Storage-based Virtualization, Host-based Virtualization, SV, NAS Virtualization, SAN Virtualization, Block Virtualization, Storage Subsystem Virtualization, File Virtualization, Disk Virtualization, Network-based Virtualization, and Storage Device Virtualization
DEFINITION: File virtualization is the creation of an abstraction layer between file servers and the clients that access those file servers. Once deployed, the file virtualization layer manages files and file systems across servers, allowing administrators to present clients with one logical file mount for all servers. The file servers continue to host file data and metadata. While this arrangement may seem to
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Presentation Transcript: File Virtualization Explained
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
At its most basic, file virtualization is about separating file data from restrictions in how it is accessed and manipulated. It can also ease things when it comes to migrating those storage systems. Read this presentation transcript to find out more about file virtualization.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 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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Building a Smarter Storage Infrastructure
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
WHITE PAPER:
This whitepaper explains how building a smarter storage infrastructure based on the business value of data can enable you to address your data storage requirements efficiently and at the lowest cost.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009
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Learning to Reduce Storage Costs through Automated Storage Tiering
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
VIDEO:
Learn how you can reduce your storage costs by 50% or more using intelligent file virtualization to optimize storage tiering. The basic idea of storage tiering is to match the business value of each chunk of data with the cost of storing that data. Watch Renny Shen of F5 Networks explain how virtualizing storage management can save up to 70%.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 06 Nov 2009
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Podcast: File Virtualization FAQ with Jeff Boles
sponsored by F5 Networks UK
PODCAST:
In this FAQ with Jeff Boles, Jeff discusses the ins and outs of file virtualization. He tells users the benefits and drawbacks of file virtualization, which file virtualization products are on the market and how they might work in specific IT shops, as well as how file virtualization affects replication or migration of files.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 06 Nov 2009
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Disaster recovery planning fundamentals: DR testing basics
sponsored by Zenith Infotech
WHITE PAPER:
A disaster recovery plan represents an organization's detailed roadmap of where to go, what to do and when to do it in the event of a disaster. Understanding what does the business need, and is it capable of addressing this need with regard to both capabilities and cost is essential in the overall planning stages.
Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009
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High Performance NAS
sponsored by BlueArc Corp.
WHITE PAPER:
Read this special report that reviews current NAS trends including high-availability clustered storage to address growing storage needs and today's media-rich file environments and more.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009
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Essential Guide to Storage Virtualisation
sponsored by Double-Take Software UK
ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
Virtual server technology has made one key task a lot harder: backup. In this SearchStorageUK essential guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about protecting virtual servers.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Dell™ ProConsult Virtualization Services
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
DATA SHEET:
Simplify, consolidate, and aggressively accelerate virtualization with a portfolio of services that help decrease TCO and speed time to value. Dell ProConsult Virtualization Services simplify virtualization by helping you assess, plan, design and implement virtualization projects. Read this data sheet to learn more.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Dell™ Reference Architecture Overview for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 in a VMware® ESX Server Environment using EqualLogic PS Series Storage
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blue print or a starting configuration, for designing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 storage in a virtualized server environment using Dell™ EqualLogic™ arrays.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Why Virtualize?
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER:
There are compelling reasons to virtualize computing infrastructure. Hardware resources can be more efficiently utilized to consolidate devices, boost business continuity, and serve high-priority applications and users. This paper explains the potential benefits and key decisions associated with virtualization projects and how to get started.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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How to Virtualize
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER:
Many organizations are looking into virtualization as a means of decreasing capital expenses and launching energy conservation initiatives. This paper explains why one must consider how business processes, administrative rights, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security strategies will need to change before jumping into a deployment.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Presentation Transcript: Architecting Deduplication and Virtualization for Best of Breed Data Protection
sponsored by Data Domain
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
In this presentation transcript Brad Blake, IT Director for Boston Medical Group, discusses his organization's rapid growth in storage requirements, relationship with Data Domain, and the benefits achieved from implementing Data Domain systems.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Developing a mission-critical hardware strategy for your SAP environment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
EBOOK:
How can you develop the optimal hardware strategy for maximum performance of your SAP environment? This eBook includes tips and insight from server, storage, virtualization and SAP software pros that will help you get the most out of your SAP enterprise software.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Advanced Data Protection and Disaster Recovery
sponsored by Syncsort
WHITE PAPER:
Coupling NetApp’s SnapMirror and SnapVault technology with Syncsort’s BEX software has created an integrated disk-based solution for data protection and disaster recovery of mission-critical digital assets. Within minutes of an outage or disaster, applications, databases and users can be accessing data and resuming business.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Cost-effective Strategies for Building the Next-generation Data Center
sponsored by ZT Systems
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper will discuss the forces behind the rise of flexible, cloud-like data center architectures; describe the hardware needs created by those new architectures; and show why custom servers from ZT Systems powered by AMD Opteron™ processors are an exceptional fit for these demanding new data center environments.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009
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Architecting Deduplication and Virtualization for Best of Breed Data Protection
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST:
Boston Medical Center details its decision process and successful implementation of Data Domain deduplication storage as well as the economic benefits received by going tapeless for backup and disaster recovery. Mr. Blake presented to an audience at Gartner's Data Center Conference.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 23 Oct 2009
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Storage Decisions UK Virtual Seminar: Backing Up Virtual Machines
sponsored by Storage Decisions
VIRTUAL TRADESHOW:
The Storage Decisions Virtual Seminar, "Backing Up Virtual Machines" addresses the challenges in backing up and recovering virtual machines residing in a virtual infrastructure
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Premieres: 22 Oct 2009
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Storage Decisions Virtual Seminar: Backing Up Virtual Machines
sponsored by Storage Decisions
VIRTUAL TRADESHOW:
The Storage Decisions Virtual Seminar, "Backing Up Virtual Machines" addresses the challenges in backing up and recovering virtual machines residing in a virtual infrastructure.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Premieres: 22 Oct 2009
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Virtualization Capabilities Drive Taco Inc. to Choose Syncsort for Data Protection
sponsored by Syncsort
CASE STUDY:
Because their data center was reaching its physical limits, Taco, Inc. found their backup and restore processes getting noticeably slower. With their exposure to IT disaster scenarios a distinct reality, they turned to Syncsort for their data protection needs.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Syncsort BEX Virtualization Features
sponsored by Syncsort
DATA SHEET:
Fast backup. Instant recovery. Superior data protection for physical and virtual environments. BEX Delivers excellent value for the lowest total cost of ownership. Read this data sheet for the specifics and benefits of BEX 3.1.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Kerzner International Keeps Its Properties Running with Robust Backup, DR
sponsored by Syncsort
DATA SHEET:
Because their IT department couldn’t guarantee prompt, efficient data restores, Kerzner International centralize backups by combining SyncSort with NetApp storage. The result was quicker and more efficient restores.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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BEX Data Reduction Solutions: Achieve Data Reduction Before the Data Transfer
sponsored by Syncsort
DATA SHEET:
Syncsort BEX source side data reduction can be used to significantly decrease the amount of data sent to a backup target, reducing network traffic and CPU impact. Read this solution sheet for details.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Path Aware Performance Management for HP EVA and XP Array
sponsored by Avnet, HP and Partners
WHITE PAPER:
This paper will address how current performance management challenges can be resolved through HP Storage Essentials Performance Edition (HP SEPE) software.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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Improve Your Back Up: Getting the Most out of Data Deduplication
sponsored by PC Connection in partnership with EMC
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Now more than ever, organizations are looking at re-architecting their backup strategy and are learning that deduplication is necessary to consider in ‘next generation’ backup architecture. This presentation transcript explores some deduplication tips and advice on how to streamline your storage costs.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009 | Published: 21 Oct 2009
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