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Featured Reports
Is Software-Defined Storage Right For You?
May 16, 2013
Data centers have new storage options, but "new" isn't always "better."
Active Data Vs. Active Archive
May 09, 2013
We need better metrics to help us decide what data should be on primary storage and what should be on archive storage.
Active Data Demands Storage Rethink
May 06, 2013
When data must be accessible, often instantly, you need to consider a dedicated flash array.
The Primary Storage Deduplication Problem
April 30, 2013
Vendors struggle to develop a deduplication engine that won't impact performance and still maintain data integrity.
VDI Performance and Cost: A Deeper Dive
April 23, 2013
Lab tests aren't perfect simulations, but they do help businesses decide whether a virtual desktop infrastructure is for them. Here's why I stand by my advice on VDI and storage costs.
The Role Of DRAM In Storage
April 16, 2013
Don't discount DRAM. Thanks to increased server capacities and sophisticated caching technologies, DRAM can serve as a tier in the storage infrastructure.
What Should A VDI Desktop Cost?
April 12, 2013
A small business should be able to configure a viable 250 desktop VDI installation for less than $150 per desktop.
Meeting The MSP/CSP Storage Challenge
April 01, 2013
As customers push for more storage and hosting solutions, managed and cloud service providers are turning to a software-defined approach to purchasing resources. Here's how it works.
Drive Form-Factor SSDs Make A Comeback
March 26, 2013
Looking to improve server-side performance in your enterprise? Recent advances suggest it might be time to give drive form-factor SSDs another look.
Virtual Machine Recovery Keeps Improving
March 20, 2013
Thanks to technologies like changed block recovery, downtime is becoming a thing of the past.
How Server-Side Storage Memory Impacts VDI Costs
March 14, 2013
Server-side storage memory can provide a cost-effective solution to VDI projects if you overcome challenges in mobility and data protection. Here's how.
Is Storage Saving Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?
March 11, 2013
We're seeing a significant climb in VDI implementation as old storage performance and cost roadblocks fall.
Why Flash Storage Excels In Virtual Environments
March 05, 2013
All-flash systems do more than replace a lot of hard drives. They let you create extremely dense virtual server environments that eliminate physical server hosts.
4 Ways $50K Of Flash Can Boost Performance
February 21, 2013
You want to use solid state storage to boost your network's performance. Here's advice on adding SSDs without breaking the company.
3 Ways To Protect Cache Writes
February 13, 2013
Here's how to protect your storage from three situations that could cause it to lose data.
The Virtualized Backup Gap
February 05, 2013
Most enterprises run two backup systems -- one for virtualized servers and one for non-virtualized servers. New products in the works should resolve that problem.
The VMware Write Cache Challenge, Solved
January 31, 2013
Server-side write caching can help improve storage network performance. Here's what you need to know.
3 Ways The Cloud Can Complement Virtualization
January 24, 2013
Virtual infrastructures -- what vendors like to call internal clouds -- can benefit from the public cloud in ways beyond data backup.
Flash Storage: Ready For Writes
January 19, 2013
Advanced over-provisioning and write modification technology have made flash storage solutions ready for both sides of the I/O stream.
True Cost Of Open Source Storage Software
January 15, 2013
Some open source storage software is free, but what will support cost you?
The Impact Of High-Availability Flash Appliances
January 10, 2013
High-availability flash appliances used with software-defined storage can prolong the life of your current storage system while meeting performance demands.
Plot An Effective Data Archive Strategy
January 08, 2013
Good archiving systems should do three things: Save money, let you find data fairly quickly and last a long, long time.
What Is Software-Defined Storage?
January 02, 2013
Is it really a new product or simply a reframing of existing storage technology? Actually, it's a little bit of both.
How To Choose A Data Archiving Platform
December 27, 2012
No matter what your motivation for archiving data, the storage system needs to provide data integrity, scalability and power management.
3 Fixes: Hybrid SSD Array Performance Gap
December 13, 2012
Hybrid SSD arrays are ideal for many data centers but have performance weaknesses. Use these options to boost speed.