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Is Software-Defined Storage Right For You?
May 16, 2013 09:06 AM Data centers have new storage options, but "new" isn't always "better."
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Active Data Vs. Active Archive
May 09, 2013 09:06 AM We need better metrics to help us decide what data should be on primary storage and what should be on archive storage.
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Active Data Demands Storage Rethink
May 06, 2013 09:06 AM When data must be accessible, often instantly, you need to consider a dedicated flash array.
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The Primary Storage Deduplication Problem
April 30, 2013 10:46 AM Vendors struggle to develop a deduplication engine that won't impact performance and still maintain data integrity.
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VDI Performance and Cost: A Deeper Dive
April 23, 2013 10:15 AM 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.
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The Role Of DRAM In Storage
April 16, 2013 01:00 PM Don't discount DRAM. Thanks to increased server capacities and sophisticated caching technologies, DRAM can serve as a tier in the storage infrastructure.
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What Should A VDI Desktop Cost?
April 12, 2013 10:25 AM A small business should be able to configure a viable 250 desktop VDI installation for less than $150 per desktop.
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Meeting The MSP/CSP Storage Challenge
April 01, 2013 09:06 AM 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.
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Drive Form-Factor SSDs Make A Comeback
March 26, 2013 01:10 PM Looking to improve server-side performance in your enterprise? Recent advances suggest it might be time to give drive form-factor SSDs another look.
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Virtual Machine Recovery Keeps Improving
March 20, 2013 01:22 PM Thanks to technologies like changed block recovery, downtime is becoming a thing of the past.
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How Server-Side Storage Memory Impacts VDI Costs
March 14, 2013 11:00 AM 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.
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Is Storage Saving Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?
March 11, 2013 09:06 AM We're seeing a significant climb in VDI implementation as old storage performance and cost roadblocks fall.
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Why Flash Storage Excels In Virtual Environments
March 05, 2013 09:06 AM 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.
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4 Ways $50K Of Flash Can Boost Performance
February 21, 2013 08:36 AM You want to use solid state storage to boost your network's performance. Here's advice on adding SSDs without breaking the company.
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3 Ways To Protect Cache Writes
February 13, 2013 09:06 AM Here's how to protect your storage from three situations that could cause it to lose data.
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The Virtualized Backup Gap
February 05, 2013 09:06 AM 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.
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The VMware Write Cache Challenge, Solved
January 31, 2013 03:38 PM Server-side write caching can help improve storage network performance. Here's what you need to know.
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3 Ways The Cloud Can Complement Virtualization
January 24, 2013 01:27 PM Virtual infrastructures -- what vendors like to call internal clouds -- can benefit from the public cloud in ways beyond data backup.
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Flash Storage: Ready For Writes
January 19, 2013 09:06 AM Advanced over-provisioning and write modification technology have made flash storage solutions ready for both sides of the I/O stream.
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True Cost Of Open Source Storage Software
January 15, 2013 12:31 PM Some open source storage software is free, but what will support cost you?
Bio
George Crump is lead analyst of Storage Switzerland, an IT analyst firm focused on the storage and virtualization segments. Storage Switzerland's disclosure statement.
By The Numbers
Base: 417 respondents at organizations using or planning to deploy data analytics, BI or statistical analysis software
Data: InformationWeek 2013 Analytics, Business Intelligence and Information Management Survey of 541 business technology professionals, October 2012
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