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A Perfect Fit: IBM XIV Storage System with VMWare for Optimized Storage-Server Virtualization by IBM

March 24, 2011 - (Free Research)

This paper discusses the many challenges of a total virtualized solution in light of the integration of virtualized servers and virtualized storage.

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Part 3: New Strategies for Data Center Storage and Networking by EqualLogic, Inc.

February 2008 - (Free Research)

New products and strategies in data storage and networking, including storage virtualization, IP and Fiber Channel hybrids and the evolution of hard disk drive storage.

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Part 1: Basic Storage and Networking Terms by EqualLogic, Inc.

February 2008 - (Free Research)

Greg begins with an introduction to storage and networking terminology, which helps to demystify complicating acronyms and other jargon used by storage and networking specialists.

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Luxembourg Stock Exchange Implements XIV in their VMWare Environment by IBM

March 2011 - (Free Research)

Check out this case study to learn how Luxembourg Stock Exchange implemented two full IBM XIV units at their main and backup data centers, with synchronous mirroring for disaster protection. Continue reading to see how they were able to achieve their storage environment goals.

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Forrester: The Total Economic Impact of RTC by IBM

March 2011 - (Free Research)

This study provides you with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of IBM’s Real-time Compression solution on your organization. Read on to see how this solution tested and how it can contain the data growth in your business.

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Optimize Your Oracle Environment with IBM Storage Solutions by IBM

March 2011 - (Free Research)

This white paper discusses storage technology trends and why IBM storage systems are the smart choice for Oracle customers. Read to learn more.

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Restoring deduplicated data today by Quantum Corporation

July 2009 - (Free Research)

James Brissenden, Sr. Strategy Consultant at GlassHouse Technologies, discusses the issues surrounding restoring deduplicated data in this podcast.

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What you need to know about restoring deduplicated data by Quantum Corporation

July 2009 - (Free Research)

W. Curtis Preston discusses the issues surrounding restoring deduplicated data in this podcast.

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ESG - Lab Validation Report on the Quantum DXi7500 Disk-based backup and Replication Solution by Quantum Corporation

December 2008 - (Free Research)

This Webcast examines in detail a new storage platform that seamlessly fits into existing backup environments and provides a flexible policy-based deduplication technology.

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Securing Data Stored on Tape with Encryption: How to Choose the Right Encryption Key Management Solution by Quantum Corporation

October 2008 - (Free Research)

Q-EKM software, is designed to generate and communicate encryption keys and it is a proven, easy-to-use, library-managed encryption solution designed to protect sensitive data throughout the enterprise.

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Assessing your IT infrastructure for desktop virtualization by F5 Networks

November 2011 - (Free Research)

Virtual desktops can help your organization reduce costs and centralized applications. But to reap its benefits, your IT infrastructure must be able to fully support VDI, otherwise, you'll run into performance and stability issues. Learn best practices and how to avoid these VDI pitfalls in this e-guide.

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Eight Considerations for Evaluating Disk-Based Backup Solutions by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

April 2011 - (Free Research)

The movement from tape-based to disk-based backup is well underway. Disk eliminates all the problems of tape backup. Backing up to disk is faster than backing up to tape, and disk-based backups are more reliable and more secure than tape-based backups. Read on to learn more about the advantages of disk backup today!

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Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Best Practices and Recommended Settings for Optimal Operation by Dell, Inc.

May 2011 - (Free Research)

The goal of this paper is to describe best practices for deploying Decision Support System (DSS) or Data Warehousing (DW) solutions based on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 using Dell EqualLogic storage. Download now and learn more.

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Best Practices for Managing Storage in a Virtual Server Environment by Dell Compellent

September 2011 - (Free Research)

This expert e-guide outlines the top 5 tips for managing storage in a virtual server environment and also divulges a set of best practices for using server virtualization in your storage environment. Read on to learn more.

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Best Practice Guidelines for SAP Solutions on VMware® Infrastructure by VMware, Inc.

October 2008 - (Free Research)

This paper provides best practice guidelines for deploying SAP software solutions on VMware Infrastructure 3.

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Storage Sizing and Best Practices for VMware View 4.5 by Dell, Inc.

March 2011 - (Free Research)

The goal of this paper is to present the results of a series of VDI tests conducted by Dell Labs, and provide storage sizing guidance and best practices for designing and running VMware View 4.5 based virtual desktop infrastructures.

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Article: Best practices for deploying iSCSI SANs in DSS database solutions by Dell, Inc.

April 2011 - (Free Research)

Scalability and availability are key factors of an effective DSS or DW solution. Adhering to the best practices outlined in this article for integrating Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SAN arrays into the design can help IT administrators create a scalable high-performance infrastructure.

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NetApp and VMware View Solution Guide – Best Practices for Design, Architecture, Deployment and Management by VMware and NetApp

May 2011 - (Free Research)

This technical guide provides guidelines for architecting, deploying and managing VMware View (VDI) on NetApp storage virtualization.

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Storage Lifecycle Management – Best Practices from First Write to Tertiary Storage by Dell, Inc.

December 2011 - (Free Research)

Automated tiered storage and continuous snapshot technologies bring storage efficiency and performance to a new level. Watch now to see how combining the two features optimizes data placement and hear best practices for configuring tiering profiles and snapshot schedules for long-term results.

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Storage Lifecycle Management – Best Practices from First Write to Tertiary Storage by Dell, Inc.

December 2011 - (Free Research)

Automated tiered storage and continuous snapshot technologies bring storage efficiency and performance to a new level. Listen to this podcast to learn how combining the two features optimizes data placement and hear best practices for configuring tiering profiles and snapshot schedules for long-term results.

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Best practices for automated disaster recovery with virtualization by Dell Compellent

July 2011 - (Free Research)

Virtualization opens the door to a more flexible – and even automated – disaster recovery strategy. But getting to that point still takes a lot of manual work. In this webcast, virtualization expert Shannon Snowden reviews the requirements for automated DR and the best practices for designing and building this new infrastructure.

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Networking Best Practices for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers by Dell and VMware

April 2009 - (Free Research)

This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.

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Article: How end-to-end services can transform Oracle environments by Dell, Inc.

April 2011 - (Free Research)

The creation of the Dell Services Oracle Practice builds on the long and successful relationship between Dell and Oracle - a collaboration that can offer significant benefits to organizations running Oracle software on Dell hardware. Read this article for more.

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Solving Backup Headaches: Best Practices and Trends in Data Protection by Autonomy, an HP company (E-mail this company)

November 2011 - (Free Research)

Download this exclusive Autonomy webcast and learn best practices and trends in data protection, how to protect your mobile users with cloud back up, and receive tips on separating your backup and archive.

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Webcast - Brainshark: Backup and Recovery in a Virtual Environment by Dell, Inc.

May 2011 - (Free Research)

View this brief webcast from Dell as it discusses the common challenges virtualization poses and the best practices for dealing with these issues.

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