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Virtual server backup using traditional techniques and specialized tools
Ideally, server virtualization provides a reliable means of increasing hardware utilization. But as more "logical" servers are consolidated onto fewer "physical" computer systems, it's important to protect each virtual machine's data against failure ... Virtual Server Backup Exp
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Are there any problems involved in 'backing out' of file virtualization?
Removing virtualization can be highly disruptive to file servers and NAS platforms, but it really depends on what you're using virtualization for... FAQ
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How do HSM and ILM differ from file virtualization and data movement?
Find out if file virtualization includes HSM capabilities and if file virtualization encompasses ILM. FAQ
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How do NAS appliances and NAS heads play into file virtualization?
We have to be concerned with the definition of file virtualization. On one hand, we define it as a technology that... FAQ
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Are there any practical limits to file virtualization or caveats to be aware of?
Scalability is a huge issue to consider. There are many ways to view scalability. For example, you might increase the number of storage systems or NAS filers in the environment... FAQ
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What are the pros and cons to file virtualization appliances? Which do you think is better and why?
All types of virtualization need to be transparent to the applications that are using services, transparent to the storage systems themselves and also transparent to management -- the last thing you want to do is increase your management workload... FAQ
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How is file virtualization typically accomplished? What are the elements involved?
File virtualization actually involves a variety of services, including mirroring, replication, snapshots, point-in-time (PIT) copies, file system aggregation, data movement, archiving, HSM stubbing (sometimes called ILM) and data abstraction across s... FAQ
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Where does the confusion between file virtualization and file area networks (FANs) come from?
There has been some confusion -- FAN has added yet another acronym for storage professionals to contend with. FAQ
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What is file virtualization? How does it differ from block storage, and global/clustered namespace?
There's a lot of confusion around file virtualization, and virtualization in general, because... FAQ
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What are the benefits of file virtualization? Can't you just add more file servers?
NAS is often a Catch-22. The value proposition of NAS has been its transparency and ease of use... FAQ
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AutoVirt's demise another blow to file virtualization
AutoVirt is the latest file virtualization vendor to close its doors, raising more questions about the technology’s viability as a standalone product. News | 12 Jan 2012
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F5 looks to bring ARX NAS virtualization, file migration to smaller organizations
F5 adds midrange and entry-level ARX devices as it attempts to bring NAS virtualization and file migration to organizations besides large enterprises. News | 11 Jul 2011
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AutoVirt adds tool to help data migration projects
AutoVirt adds an assessment tool to its file virtualization software to offer visibility into files and avoid stumbling blocks with data migration projects. Article | 25 Feb 2011
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F5 Networks incorporates ARX file virtualization into cloud storage
F5 Networks adds file virtualization software to move file, object storage to cloud; launches virtual appliance and open file services API for ARX platform. Article | 06 Dec 2010
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Complexity drives storage virtualization uptake
Storage virtualization is being driven by data growth and the increased complexity of storage infrastructures. Attendees at a London Storage Decisions event heard how to overcome such challenges. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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File-system virtualization options to help reduce unstructured data growth
This tip provides a sampling of file-system virtualization products and information about the features that various vendors offer to help you with unstructured data growth. Article | 16 Nov 2010
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What ever happened to file virtualization?
File virtualization was once seen as the cure-all for NAS sprawl, but hasn't caught on in that capacity. Is the market in transition, possibly to the cloud, or in decline? Article | 18 Mar 2010
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F5 Networks adds ARX2000 Nehalem-based midrange file virtualization switch
F5 Networks tries to fill a gap in its file virtualization switch portfolio with ARX2000 2U midrange switch and expanded Windows capabilities; looks to fill void left by Brocade's discontinuation of its StorageX product. Article | 07 Dec 2009
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AutoVirt steps deeper into file virtualization
AutoVirt plows ahead into a market where others have failed, but claims its approach to file virtualization is more cost-effective and less disruptive than its predecessors. Article | 13 Oct 2009
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F5 Networks makes ARX file virtualization switch more tier friendly
The latest version of the F5 Networks/Acopia ARX switch can be installed while maintaining access to files, and adds support for virtual snapshots on Windows file servers. Article | 11 May 2009
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File virtualization strategies for managing unstructured data
File virtualization approaches vary depending on your IT infrastructure and how much unstructured data is managed. Learn four ways to virtualize file access. Tip
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File virtualization can contain file storage growth in NAS systems
Learn how file virtualization can alleviate rapid file storage growth in NAS systems. We discuss shared-path and split-path file virtualization products and their advantages and disadvantages. Tip
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Choosing a file virtualization appliance
Five items to consider before you select and implement a file virtualization appliance. Tip
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Microsoft DFS provides a virtualized namespace
Microsoft DFS provides a virtualized namespace Tip
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Criteria for choosing a NAS appliance for data caching
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network-attached storage (NAS)
Network-attached storage (NAS) is hard disk storage that is set up with its own network address rather than being attached to the department computer that is serving applications to a network's workstation users. By removing storage access and its ma... Word
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Sanbolic Inc. Melio V3.5
Sanbolic Melio V3.5 is a virtual clustered file system and volume management suite that serves as an abstraction layer between the hardware and the data. 2011 Products of the Year
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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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2011 Products of the Year finalists
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AutoVirt's demise another blow to file virtualization
AutoVirt is the latest file virtualization vendor to close its doors, raising more questions about the technology’s viability as a standalone product. News
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F5 looks to bring ARX NAS virtualization, file migration to smaller organizations
F5 adds midrange and entry-level ARX devices as it attempts to bring NAS virtualization and file migration to organizations besides large enterprises. News
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AutoVirt adds tool to help data migration projects
AutoVirt adds an assessment tool to its file virtualization software to offer visibility into files and avoid stumbling blocks with data migration projects. Article
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Choosing the best virtual server storage: A tutorial
Choosing primary storage for virtual servers involves balancing performance, capacity, features, and costs. Learn the key factors to pick the best virtual-server storage system. Tutorial
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F5 Networks incorporates ARX file virtualization into cloud storage
F5 Networks adds file virtualization software to move file, object storage to cloud; launches virtual appliance and open file services API for ARX platform. Article
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Complexity drives storage virtualization uptake
Storage virtualization is being driven by data growth and the increased complexity of storage infrastructures. Attendees at a London Storage Decisions event heard how to overcome such challenges. Article
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File-system virtualization options to help reduce unstructured data growth
This tip provides a sampling of file-system virtualization products and information about the features that various vendors offer to help you with unstructured data growth. Article
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