SAN and Virtualization Research
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NetApp Data ONTAP 8.1 : Efficient, Flexible, Scale-out NAS and SAN Storage
Sponsored by: Arrow + NetAppThis ESG Lab Validation offers an evaluation of one vendor's efficient, flexible, scale-out NAS and SAN response to the current storage conundrum. Read now to explore test results of operational efficiency, non-disruptive operations, and on-demand flexibility and performance optimization.
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Hitachi Storage Virtualization
Sponsored by: Hitachi Data SystemsWatch this video to learn how one vendor's storage virtualization solution gives you access to all of your resources from a single interface, significantly simplifies management and reduces the overall costs of your IT environment.
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Using storage to extend the benefits of virtualization and iSCSI
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyThis brochure sheds light on the incredible opportunity of modernizing your storage and backup environments for virtualization. It also outlines key technologies that ensure that the business objectives of any virtualization project are achieved.
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Storage Virtualization: Top 10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Storage Solution
Sponsored by: InsightAccess this expert white paper to learn the top 10 considerations to make when choosing a storage virtualization solution.
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Eliminate Tradeoffs between DAS and Networked Storage
Sponsored by: CoraidThis white paper explores modern solutions that bring together the best qualities of direct-attached storage and shared storage. Read now to learn more.
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Coraid eyes cloud storage opportunity, grows revenue sixfold over two years
Sponsored by: CoraidCheck out this research report to explore the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats around ATA over Ethernet and cloud orchestration technology. Read on for more information on the latest innovations in these developing spaces!
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Coraid for Hadoop: Scale Out Storage for Big Data Analytics
Sponsored by: CoraidAccess this brief paper to learn about an Ethernet SAN technology with the simplicity, performance and cost of DAS designed to expand the benefits of Hadoop file systems. Read on to learn how this storage can help you optimize your big data analytics.
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Simplifying Microsoft Windows Server environments with virtualized, unified IP-based storage
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareAccess this two-page solution brief to learn about a unified, virtualized, IP-based storage system designed to reduce costs and complexities, centralize storage management, grow with your business and to integrate with Microsoft Windows Server environments.
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7 ways Dell Compellent optimizes VMware server virtualization
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareAccess this white paper to learn how one leading vendor's storage center SAN complements VMware environments and explore 7 ways this SAN optimizes VMware server virtualization.
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VDI & Storage Designed to Keep You Sane
Sponsored by: Accelera SolutionsLearn about the perks of successfully implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure by checking out this four-minute video, which addresses costs, storage requirements and more.
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5 Must-Ask Questions for SAN Storage Consolidation Success
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThis short white paper provides in-depth answers to the 5 key questions you should ask as you embark on a SAN storage consolidation project. Read now to learn more.
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Data ONTAP 8.1 and 8.1.1 Operating in Cluster-Mode: An Introduction
Sponsored by: NetAppThis white paper provides an overview of Data ONTAP 8.1 operating in Cluster-Mode, including its architecture and core capabilities, and positions it firmly in the 21st-century data center. Read now to learn more.
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Scalable Storage Gives Law Firm Dickinson Wright Stronger Foundation for Growth
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareLearn how a 530-employee law firm transformed a sprawl of physical servers with DAS into a cost-efficient, reliable infrastructure that allowed for an estimated seven-figure software cost avoidance, one-hour DR and seven locations to be equipped with SAN and DR - for the price of one.
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Driving Efficient IT Through a Simplified Windows Storage Environment
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis paper explains how organizations can enhance IT efficiency and free up time and resources by implementing a unified, virtualized storage environment. Access it now to learn about unifying storage with a scale-out architecture, the impact of application server complexity on storage and how to manage application storage cost-effectively.
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Survival kit: Storage virtualization
Sponsored by: FalconStor SoftwareThis buyer's checklist is designed to help you understand how you can leverage storage virtualization to reap benefits equivalent to those of server virt. Check it out today for an expert breakdown of storage virt, 15 key considerations and to learn how to calculate the ROI of storage virtualization at your shop.
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Real-time Compression Advances Storage Optimization
Sponsored by: IBMThis white paper explores how next-gen, real-time compression is changing the game by offering a robust, efficient, and cost-effective optimization solution. Read now to learn more.
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Customer Video - TCCT improves performance 20% on SAP with XIV
Sponsored by: IBMThis short clip reveals the use of IBMs XIV storage system and how it cost effectively provides robust SAP services to customers at blazing speeds.
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VMware SAN configuration: Concerns and limitations
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.In this expert presentation transcript from SearchVirtualStorage.com, Howard Marks, chief scientist and founder of DeepStorage.net, discusses VMware SAN configuration issues that could cause problems in your virtualized environment.
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Choosing the Best Virtual Server Storage: A Tutorial
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.If you're a small to medium-sized business, you need your storage platform to be manageable by a small IT staff and fit within your budget. This expert E-Guide provides a detailed tutorial to help you navigate the virtual storage marketplace and select the best architecture for you.
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Will the future of enterprise storage be defined by software?
Sponsored by: The 451 GroupOver the last 20 years, the emergence of the networked-storage-systems market has given rise to an entire multibillion-dollar industry. Although many things have changed over this period, there has been one constant: Systems were largely defined by, and features were mainly delivered through, hardware.
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Addressing SAN Management Issues in Virtual Environments
Sponsored by: APTAREThis expert SearchStorage.com E-Guide dives into warning signs of SAN management problems-to-come so you can catch them before they manifest in your virtual environment. Check it out to learn how your peers are responding to these pain points.
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Slashing Energy Costs by Improving Storage Efficiency
Sponsored by: Oracle Corporation UK LtdThis paper examines some of the innovative ways in which organizations all around the world are optimizing storage resources to save space, improve performance and reduce energy waste and costs.
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E-Guide: Best Practices for Building a Cost-effective Oracle Database on SANs
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.This SearchStorage.com E-Guide outlines best practices for building a cost-effective database infrastructure on SANs and how to ensure uptime in these Oracle, SAN environments. Read on to learn what it takes to deploy a scalable, efficient and cost-controlled database infrastructure.
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Storage Response Time Monitor
Sponsored by: SolarWinds, Inc.Having trouble with storage latency issues? SolarWinds® Storage Response Time Monitor free tool tracks those sluggish VMs, shows the top host to datastore total response times and a count of additional high latency offenders.
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Edison: Competitive Management Cost Study: IBM Storwize V7000 vs. EMC VNX5500 Storage Systems
Sponsored by: IBMThis white paper details the results of a recent study in comparing the cost, complexity and ease-of-use of the IBM Storwize V7000 and the EMC VNX5500. Read now to learn the results.

















