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Tackling the Logjam in Enterprise Storage
November 10th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
DAN LEARY
Nimble StorageThe current logjam in storage is a result of the separation of primary storage and backup. Rethinking storage has resulted in innovations in architecture and appliances. Read More
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VTL: Key Tool for Shifting Tape Backups to Disk
November 8th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
MIKE DIMEGLIO
FlaconStorTape-based data protection is less useful and sometimes problematic, as IT environments are becoming increasingly virutalized. Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL), which have multiple benefits, are being introduced as a solution to the "pain" of tape back-ups. Read More
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Pharmas Lead in Enterprise Cloud Adoption
October 22nd, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
Pharmaceutical companies are finding that cloud computing is meeting their needs for massive computing power that is scaleable as well as for quick turnaround in deploying infrastructure. Read More
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The Next Wave of Network Convergence
October 19th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
JEFF AARON
Silver PeakUsing a converged network for storage and non storage traffic can be challenging, but those challenges are worth addressing. If handled properly, convergence can rapidly produce a substantial return on the investment. Read More
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What Does Cloud Computing Mean for IT Jobs?
October 14th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
JAKE SOROFMAN
rPathWhile the strategic importance of IT professionals has grown, that doesn't mean it will remain static. Those in the data center industry must expect changing roles and remain flexible. Read More
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5 Simple Rules for Transforming Your Data Center
October 7th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
HU YOSHIDA
Hitachi DataWhile transforming storage capacity in the data center is often challenging, some basic guidelines will assist in the process. Read More
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Design Tips for the Dual-Powered Data Center
October 5th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
BRANDON PERRYMAN
FibertownModern data centers utilizing dual power designs have further increased reliability of IT systems by ensuring reliable power distribution and delivery. Understanding power generation and delivery systems and avoiding four major design failures is crucial. Read More
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Disaster Recovery Scenario: Stick to the Plan
September 28th, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
RICHARD DOLEWSKI
WTS
No one likes disasters and downtime. Prudent operations managers have business continuity plans that can assist in a crisis and support organizational priorities and goals as well. Read More
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One Size Does Not Fit All in the Data Center
September 23rd, 2010 : Industry Perspectives
KEVIN WADE
Force10 NetworksThe concept of "one-size-fits-all" is inaccurate when it comes to data centers. From high-performance cluster computing to web hosting, data centers are as different as their functions. Read More
Featured Cloud Articles
Building A Cloud-Savvy Model for TCO and ROI
Tools that most IT teams use to evaluate TCO and ROI are inadequate for application to the cloud.
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As cloud computing and virtualization continue to evolve, new demands are placed on storage and vendors are adapting to new IT trends.
Featured Modular Articles
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IO has created a modular data center for LexisNexis within a short drive of the company’s global headquarters in Dayton, Ohio.
Microsoft’s $1 Billion Data Center
With its latest expansion, Microsoft’s investment in its data center campus in southern Virginia has reached $997 million – and that’s minus the cost of a roof.
