EGUIDE - SQL Server performance is highly dependent on how you configure your server's storage subsystems. With that in mind, this e-guide dives into a benefit/cost comparison of the increasingly popular solid-state drive (SSD) trend and explains some of the top mistakes people make when purchasing hardware for SQL Server.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: January 30, 2012


Topics:  Database Management | Disk Drive Controllers | Disk Storage Systems | RAID | SAN | Solid State Disks | Solid State Storage | SQL Server | Storage Best Practices

WHITE PAPER - This white paper is here to help you understand the important factors to be considered when selecting drives for your storage infrastructure. In this paper you'll receive 6 key tips and considerations to examine before deciding on a storage solution, and discover which technologies are better-suited for various types of data and/or organizations.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Backups | Content Management | Solid State Disks | Solid State Storage | Storage Appliances | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Security

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - In this Storage Decisions University classroom, get a complete overview on the current SSD landscape and the SSD options available for today’s storage managers.
Posted: January 31, 2012 | Premiered: January 31, 2012


Topics:  Disk Backups | Disk Drives | Hard Disk Drives | High Performance Computing | Solid State Disks | Storage Appliances | Storage Efficiency | Storage Management

EZINE - Check out this first 2012 issue of Storage Magazine for in-depth analysis of the factors you need to consider when choosing the best type of DR site for your organization, including balancing costs against risks.
Posted: January 18, 2012 | Published: January 18, 2012


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Data Security | Disaster Recovery | Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments | NAS | Solid State Disks | Storage Security

EGUIDE - In this expert e-guide, find out how to optimize SQL Server with the right choices for hardware, storage devices, and virtualization. Inside, find articles on: what not to do when purchasing hardware; if solid-state storage devices are worth the cost; hardware and risk considerations for an inevitable virtualization initiative.
Posted: January 10, 2012 | Published: January 9, 2012


Topics:  Database Design | Database Management | Database Security | RAID | SAN | SAN and Virtualization | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Solid State Disks | Solid State Storage | SQL Server | Virtualization Security

EZINE - Object-based storage dispenses with the hierarchical file system, so there are no nested subfolders. Instead, it uses an indexed flatfile structure in which each object is given a unique ID. This issue of IT in Europe includes case studies of how object-based storage products are being implemented in Europe.
Posted: December 5, 2011 | Published: December 5, 2011


Topics:  Backup for Virtualized Servers | Solid State Disks | Storage Capacity | Storage Consolidation | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Optimization | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Oracle’s Pillar Axiom 600 storage system delivers unmatched capacity utilization, ease of use and an integrated dynamic management of I/O prioritization to make sure critical applications perform optimally under any load condition. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: December 5, 2011 | Published: December 5, 2011


Topics:  NAS | NAS Software | SAN | SAN and Virtualization | Solid State Disks | Storage Best Practices | Storage Capacity | Storage Optimization

WHITE PAPER - Gartner Note: Improve agility, lower costs with intelligent storage technologies
Posted: November 28, 2011 | Published: November 28, 2011


Topics:  Solid State Disks | Storage Best Practices | Storage Capacity | Storage Management | Storage Optimization | Storage Provisioning | Tiered Storage

EZINE - Firms of all sizes are struggling to cope with the mounting volume of storage they generate and it's getting larger with video and voice adding to the streams of traditional data. For resellers this customer challenge poses an opportunity to pitch a range of products and service that can store, manage and provide analysis of that vital information.
Posted: November 16, 2011 | Published: November 16, 2011


Topics:  Data Management | Data Storage | SMBs | Solid State Disks | Storage Architectures | Storage Best Practices | Storage Management

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - This expert presentation transcript with Deborah Sheedy, Storage Solutions Marketing Manager with Dell, explores changing your fundamental cost structure around infrastructure to pursue innovation and drive business value.
Posted: November 16, 2011 | Published: November 16, 2011


Topics:  Data Migration | Data Recovery | Data Replication | SaaS business intelligence | SAN | SAN and Virtualization | Solid State Disks | Storage Architectures | Storage Capacity | Storage Optimization

WHITE PAPER - In the summer of 2011, HP revealed its Converged Storage strategy - rivaling their 2010 acquisition of 3PAR in significance. HP Converged Storage encompasses several product portfolio and market direction statements that establish HP’s unique approach to storage. This comprehensive white paper gives the details.
Posted: November 14, 2011 | Published: November 14, 2011


Topics:  Data Deduplication | Solid State Disks | Storage Capacity | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Provisioning | Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers | Storage Virtualization | Tiered Storage

EZINE - This latest issue of Storage magazine offers an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and technologies in storage today.
Posted: November 2, 2011 | Published: November 2, 2011


Topics:  Cloud Storage | Cloud Storage Strategy | Hybrid clouds | NAS | Private Cloud | Public Cloud | Solid State Disks | Storage Capacity | Storage Virtualization | Tape Backups

EGUIDE - This expert E-Guide featuring Jeff Boles, senior analyst at Taneja Group, discusses the importance of auto tiering in storage today.
Posted: October 26, 2011 | Published: October 26, 2011


Topics:  Data Compression | Data Security | Solid State Disks | Storage Capacity | Storage Optimization | Storage Security | Tiered Storage

EZINE - Midrange storage systems account for approximately half of all storage array purchases. It’s a very crowded field, with systems boasting features that were previously only available on high-end arrays. There’s more choice than ever, so effectively matching your needs with a system’s capabilities is critical.
Posted: October 18, 2011 | Published: October 17, 2011


Topics:  Disk Backups | Disk Storage Systems | NAS | SAN and Virtualization | Solid State Disks | Storage Capacity | Storage Optimization | Storage Provisioning | Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers

EGUIDE - Storage administrators are increasingly revisiting tiered storage strategies to lower asset and operational costs, and to improve application performance. This expert e-guide from SearchStorage.com provides all of the information you need about trends and new emerging technologies in tiered storage.
Posted: October 11, 2011 | Published: October 11, 2011


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Migration | Data Storage | Solid State Disks | Tiered Storage