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The pros and cons of NAS as VM storage
Virtual server and desktop environments demand the use of shared storage for maximum efficiency. What are the key advantages of NAS as VM storage? Podcast
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The key capabilities of SAN as virtual machine storage
Virtual server and desktop environments demand the use of shared storage for maximum efficiency, but what are the key advantages of SAN as virtual machine storage? Podcast
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NAS management comes of age with clustered NAS
Three things you need to know about NAS management: What is NAS sprawl, what you can do about it, and why clustered NAS transforms NAS to a fully scalable network of nodes. Podcast
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SSD RAID array: What it is and how to use it
An SSD RAID array offers the performance and data protection advantages RAID does with spinning disk, but what levels should you use and can you mix flash and HDDs in the same RAID group? Podcast
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SSD for laptops and desktop computers: What type and how to install it
Adding SSD to laptop and desktop computers: What form factor, MLC or SLC, SATA or AHCI, and what are the key stages of installation? We answer your questions in this podcast. Podcast
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Primary deduplication brings pros and cons to storage arrays
Primary deduplication brings reductions in disk capacity and can boost storage performance, but watch out for impacts such as higher I/O demands and data protection risks. Podcast
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VDI storage needs and how to optimise SANs for virtual desktops
Virtual desktop environments throw up big challenges to storage with lots of random I/O, so how best do you assess VDI storage needs and optimise a SAN for virtual desktops? Podcast
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Virtual machine storage and block vs file
Virtual machine storage requires greater performance, capacity and resiliency than with physical servers and requires a careful choice between block and file access. Podcast
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SAN migration strategy, preparation and execution
Learn what preparation goes into a SAN migration, how to handle the execution of the migration as well as the most difficult challenges, such as recabling in a fabric replacement. FAQ
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Unified storage architecture: Different approaches, scalability and capacity-saving tools
Unified storage offers block and file access in one box with the ease of management that implies, but vendors’ products can differ according to their storage heritage. FAQ
