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Storage consolidation: Weighing the pros and cons
Storage consolidation holds out the promise of more efficient storage management. But pitfalls include slower network performance and a difficult data migration process. All-in-One Guide
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Invista's not invisible; EMC unveils version 2.0
EMC takes the wraps off its upgraded storage virtualization system, which now includes clustered controllers for higher availability, support for replication and more volumes. Article
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Storage architecture: Improving storage layout in virtual server environments
Don't let storage management undercut the potential performance improvements of virtualization. Optimizing your storage layout to balance data with N_Port ID can help. Article
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HP users mull blade storage
HP's "blade everything" strategy is starting to emerge in storage. Users at the HP Technology Forum this week mulled the possibilities for the technology. Article
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What has been the impact of storage virtualization on SAN deployments?
I really have not seen storage virtualization driving storage area network (SAN) deployment... FAQ
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What is the difference between virtualization switches and virtual SANs?
The word "virtualization" is thrown around so much that it's hard to always know what it means... FAQ
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Virtual SAN purchase considerations
Large SAN architectures are often broken down into one or more virtual SANs, which partition the physical SAN into logical sections, or combine SAN islands into a single SAN entity. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any virtua... Buying Guide
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Virtual SAN product specifications
Virtual SANs can improve manageability, maintain security, improve utilization, simplify troubleshooting and ease disruptions during upgrades or changes. The product snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross-section of popula... Buying Guide
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Storage virtualization hardware specifications
Although host-based virtualization can be accomplished by running commercial storage virtualization software on a generic host server, software can also be packed with hardware in the form of a dedicated appliance, incorporated into storage subsystem... Buying Guide
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Storage virtualization software specifications
Storage virtualization software has emerged as a significant tool in storage management, allowing administrators to pool storage resources. Pooled resources can then be organized, allocated, and managed without regard for their physical location. Sto... Buying Guide