Storage architecture and strategy
Top Stories
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Feature
02 Jun 2026
Top SAN products powering enterprise IT strategy
Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2026
Advantages and disadvantages of using a SAN
SAN benefits include speed, scalability and fault tolerance, but the technology isn't without its drawbacks. Cost and complexity are big concerns for smaller organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2013
Microsoft VHDX format: Understanding benefits, conversion process
Virtualization expert David Davis explains how the new VHDX format in Windows Server 2012 has improved environments, and how to convert old VHD files. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Jan 2013
RHEV 3.1 storage: Functionality and considerations
Virtualization expert Sander van Vugt explains how RHEV storage works and discusses some of the new storage features in version 3.1. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2012
The storage-for-VDI equation: Capacity, IOPS, TCO, ROI and persistency
A virtual desktop project can bring savings and efficiency to IT operations, but storage for VDI is a complex issue, and the wrong choices can hobble the project. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2012
Advantages of using an object storage system
Learn the advantages of implementing an object storage system in your data storage environment. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Jun 2012
Persistent VDI vs. non-persistent VDI and their effect on storage resources
Learn the difference between persistent VDI and non-persistent VDI, how they affect storage and which one carries advantages in terms of capacity and backup requirements. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2012
How to implement storage virtualization technology at the server level
Learn about storage virtualization technology at the server-, or host, level, including info on products from Virsto, VMware, DataCore, LeftHand and FalconStor. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2012
Block-level storage virtualization: Reasons to implement it
Learn about the reasons to implement block-level storage virtualization, in Part 1 of a four-part series. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Nov 2011
I/O performance in need of a fix
Despite technological advances, unacceptable I/O performance could hold the entire industry back. Here are some solutions that have materialized. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jun 2011
Storage vMotion: Application and performance
In this tip, learn how Storage vMotion operates, its uses, its system requirements and the steps to take to perform a Storage vMotion. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Oct 2010
Understanding storage performance metrics
Learn how to accurately measure storage performance metrics in your data storage system, and discover why your results may differ from vendor benchmark numbers. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2010
Data storage capacity planning: How to estimate your storage requirements
SMBs should ask themselves these five questions to help them get started with their data storage capacity planning. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2010
Data storage management strategies: Managing logical unit numbers (LUNs)
This tip explores the background of LUNs in an SMB data storage environment, the different LUN features vendors have to offer and how to determine what type of LUN is best for you. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Oct 2009
Thin provisioning storage brings utilization and capacity benefits, but with a caveat
Thin provisioning storage can deliver capacity and utilization benefits to enterprise data storage environments, but it's been hobbled by concerns over capacity allocation overload and sluggish support from major vendors. Continue Reading
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Report
03 Sep 2009
Troubleshooting and identifying data storage performance bottlenecks
Enterprise data storage performance bottlenecks that can clog ports, controllers and disk drives require a mix of tools and IT expertise to find and solve. Learn how to troubleshoot the most common storage bottlenecks and how you can avoid them. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2009
Tiered storage, data reduction technologies manage capacity growth for companies as IT budgets shrin
To manage capacity growth, Clackamas County tiers storage using F5 ARX switch and Data Domain devices; Rainmaker Entertainment blends BlueArc Titan, Isilon IQ NAS and Ocarina ECO appliance to dedupe and archive data. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
18 Jun 2009
Tutorials on data storage from SearchStorage.com
Check out these data storage tutorials on network-attached storage (NAS), solid-state drive (SSD) technology, tiered storage, Fibre Channel, storage-area networks (SANs) and more. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Feb 2009
Virtual desktop infrastructure tutorial: Part 2
In Part 2 of our virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) tutorial, we'll discuss which new products promise to make VDI simpler. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2008
For an SMB, what are the advantages and disadvantages of an in-house email archiving system vs. a ho
There are a lot of pros and cons for both at all business sizes. But SMBs tend to be more price and administration sensitive. In other words, if you are a company that has an annual IT budget from $10,000 to $100,000, you simply can not go out and buy an email archiving system that costs a million. It's just not going to happen. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2007
Storage virtualization: Where and how
This tip outlines the various locations to implement storage virtualization functionality, the different approaches to storage virtualization and offers suggestions on how to choose the right approach for your environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 May 2006
Is storage automation right for you?
This tip covers what storage automation is, and what it is not, and what it means to you. Also, you will learn why you should, or should not implement a storage automation product. Continue Reading