SMBs using virtualization often face additional challenges in managing and protecting their data.  This instructor-led mediacast addresses the importance of data protection and the best ways to integrate this type of software into your virtualization initiatives. 

In order to deal with unprecedented data growth, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) need to look into solutions tailored to their specific and changing needs. Read this analyst brief to learn SMB storage best practices, and learn about Quantum’s new additions to the SMB storage market. 

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. 

W. Curtis Preston, executive editor of the Storage Media Group and independent backup expert, discusses the various options available today for backing up virtual machines including VMware's VCB, third-party products, and the ways that backup software products are evolving to ease virtual machine backups. 

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

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. 

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

Kevin Beaver, information security consultant with Principle Logic LLC, outlines security issues to consider when deploying cloud or online backup. 

This eBook presented by Dell and VMware will provide you with information about the latest VMware vSphere strategies, how to make sense of virtualization, and it also provides the top eight VMware vSphere backup best practices. 

This presentation transcript from Copiun, focuses on a conversation between Rachel Dines, Analyst at Forrester Research and Puneesh Chaudhry, CEO of Copiun. The main topic discussed is Enterprise PC backup solutions and how these types of solutions can positively affect your everyday business operations. Read on to learn more. 

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

The 2011 Midrange Deduplication Appliance Buyer’s Guide rated the ExaGrid EX13000E “Best-in-Class” out of 37 different deduplication solutions for its functionality and capability. All ExaGrid appliances rated as “Recommended” scoring a 9.8 in technical support. ExaGrid rated as “Excellent” for hardware across all products. Read on to learn more. 

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.