This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more. 

For every area of your datacenter, Sun Professional Services has created a tailored assessment service. 

This white paper provides an overview of specific information required for administrating storage on Linux servers connected to the Dell Compellent Storage Center. The information is intended for administrators with at minimum a basic understanding of Linux systems, specifically general tasks around managing disk partitions and file systems. 

Such a wealth of deduplication options in the storage market place provides ample choices, but it can also lead to some confusion. Download this e-guide to educate yourself and co-workers about deduplication technology in general, and specifically how to choose the best solutions to meet your business demands. 

Scale-out NAS systems can accommodate data growth simply by adding more capacity resources; and processing power can be increased as needed. 

In this SearchStorage.com presentation transcript, you'll see an overview of data protection software. You'll recieve some general advice, business and technology considerations, as well as some deployment considerations and configurations. 

This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits. 

Read this paper for best practices and keys to help you prepare for a compliance or audit request. Learn how an offsite partner can help improve your data protection, accessibility and recoverability, and receive 7 keys to help improve your security and backup policies. Also receive checklist of 4 keys to help you better access your information. 

Dell's Fluid Data technology can help you overcome the challenges created by rapid data growth. With innovative technologies like automated tiered storage, thin provisioning and storage virtualization, Compellent can help you create a greener data center with a positive impact on your bottom line and the environment. 

This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blueprint or a starting configuration, for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized server environment and provides guidelines for designing and sizing the storage for the same using Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage systems. 

Dell fluid data solutions can help automate, optimize, scale, protect and integrate your storage to help easily, cost-effectively, and intelligently manage your data throughout its lifecycle. Check out this webcast and learn how Dell Fluid Data solutions can help transform your IT environment from the client to the cloud. 

Virtual desktop infrastructures is an initiative that many IT pros are familiar with, but when it comes to designing a system, many are not prepared for the decision making that is involved with the process. This podcast highlights industry expert Gabe Knuth as he takes a look at the challenges of designing VDI and more.