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Storage vMotion: Application and performance
In this tip, learn how Storage vMotion operates, its uses, its system requirements and the steps to take to perform a Storage vMotion. Tip
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Hyper-V P2V conversion process and storage considerations
Learn how to perform a Hyper-V P2V conversion, and find out how to best handle iSCSI- and Fibre Channel-based storage for Hyper-V guest machines Tip
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Using SSD technology to support memory overcommitment in vSphere
Using SSD in a vSphere environment helps with memory overcommitment. Find out how memory overcommitment works and why SSD is better at supporting it than mechanical disk. Tip
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How to avoid VDI boot storm problems using SSD
Learn about the two ways to use solid-state drives (SSDs) to avoid a VDI boot storm problem, including putting certain files on SSD and using SSD as a caching layer. Tip
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Using NAS storage devices in a virtualized server environment
Are NAS storage devices a fit for a virtual server environment? We list factors in choosing these devices, and explain their impact on your storage systems. Tip
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Top five tips for managing storage in a virtual server environment
Server virtualization and virtual desktops can make managing data in a virtual server environment hard. These five tips can help you manage virtual servers. Tip
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Data storage resources needed to implement a virtual desktop infrastructure
When implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure, you must weigh the benefits against the cost and effort it takes to acquire and maintain a data center infrastructure. Tip
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How to buy a blade server
Blade servers can make your data center more efficient, but a blade project can be costly. We tell you what questions you should ask before committing to a blade server vendor. Tip
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Best practices for using server virtualization in your storage environment
Among the best practices to consider when using server virtualization, and VMware in particular, are monitoring virtual machine performance and eliminating single points of failure. Tip
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Best practices for effective thin provisioning
Thin provisioning allows storage capacity that has been allocated to various apps or servers, but not actually consumed, to be shared. This allows you to use less disk capacity. Tip