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February 07, 2007
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Feb'07
Download SAN Guide Chapter 1: Management (PDF)
You asked for it, so here it is -- a printable version of our SAN All-In-One Guide. Download Chapter 1: Management in .pdf format now.
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February 07, 2007
07
Feb'07
EMC plans array-based encryption via PowerPath
EMC's next security move will be array-based encryption through PowerPath by 2008, according to internal documents obtained by SearchStorage.
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February 05, 2007
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Feb'07
Will all storage systems be unified storage in the future?
I don't think that "all" storage systems will be unified...
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February 05, 2007
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Feb'07
What is the advantage of having unified storage?
There is debate about that. Many customers may prefer to have just one storage system, avoiding specialized storage systems, like NAS for file-based access or a complicated block-based storage system...
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February 04, 2007
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Feb'07
HP fills in gaps with product updates
HP announced updates to several of its products, but analysts are wondering what its ultimate strategy will be for storage virtualisation.
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January 29, 2007
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Jan'07
Hybrid drives hit NAS boxes
DNF will be making hybrid drives available in all of its storage products, but it doesn't recommend them for IP SANs.
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January 29, 2007
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Jan'07
Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration
Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.
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January 29, 2007
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Jan'07
VoIP call features give users more bang for their buck
2006 saw an increase in the popularity of VoIP and encouraged many competing service providers to offer features such as voicemail and Caller ID as standard in their best-selling service plans.
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January 28, 2007
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Jan'07
Brocade unveils McData integration roadmap
McData's directors and FICON routers will remain separate product lines for now; McData's SAN management software will replace Brocade's Fabric Manager.
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January 24, 2007
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Jan'07
iSCSI SANs grow in midmarket, enterprise
Because transporting "SCSI over IP" leverages ubiquitous Ethernet networks, that translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMEs.
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January 08, 2007
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Jan'07
What is the difference between virtualization switches and virtual SANs?
The word "virtualization" is thrown around so much that it's hard to always know what it means...
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January 08, 2007
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Jan'07
What is the difference between InfiniBand, SAS and iSCSI and where does each technology fit?
InfiniBand is an interface; just like Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet. As an interface, InfiniBand carries different protocols...
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January 08, 2007
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Jan'07
Convergence, interoperability key in disaster planning
Convergence and interoperability are major factors in ensuring communications continuity in a disaster.
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January 08, 2007
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Jan'07
How are switches changing the way SANs are designed and managed?
There is more granularity in the device options today, allowing for more versatile device configuration...
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January 08, 2007
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Jan'07
Storage area network FAQ audiocast
Don't have time to dig into the FAQ text now? Download the storage area network audiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want.
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December 18, 2006
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Dec'06
VoIP hacking exposed in new book
VoIP hacking is a reality, and in a new book, two VoIP security experts outline the tools and tricks to avoid a system-crushing hack.
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December 13, 2006
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Dec'06
Swindon is broadband capital
Swindon is still the broadband capital of Britain, research on coverage has revealed.
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December 11, 2006
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Dec'06
SIP desktop phone blends functionality, style
VoIP desktop phones are no longer the clunky hunks of plastic that take up space on your desk. Siemens yesterday launched a new family of SIP phones that are as slick as they are functional.
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December 10, 2006
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Dec'06
Hitachi, BlueArc announce OEM partnership
What had been rumored to be an acquisition has turned out to be an OEM deal, but HDS has also made an investment in BlueArc, indicating an acquisition could be the next step.
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December 10, 2006
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Dec'06
Storage Decisions in the wild, wild west
Dedupe, iSCSI, backup, virtualisation and cowboys in Stetson hats -- Storage Decisions Las Vegas 2006 had it all.
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December 07, 2006
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Dec'06
Dell, Microsoft tout joint NAS product
The new NX1950 product is vastly more expensive than its counterparts from HP and NetApp, but it scales higher, supports clusters and has redundant controllers.
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November 30, 2006
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Nov'06
Symantec blames piracy for Veritas licensing snafu
Weekly compilation of storage news: Symantec says that software counterfeiting is throwing a wrench in tech support ; FRCP rules take effect.
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November 29, 2006
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Nov'06
Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing
Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup.
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November 21, 2006
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Nov'06
Virtual SAN product specifications
Product snapshots that highlight key specifications for a cross-section of VSAN platforms selected based on input from industry analysts and SearchStorage.com editors.
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October 31, 2006
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Oct'06
E-vaulting's many faces can confuse IT efforts
E-vaulting is the process that describes how enterprise IT departments ship backup tapes and replicate data to remote disk arrays and VTLs. E-vaulting is not a new concept, but more recently it has grown to mean remote backups and replication for ...
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October 23, 2006
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Oct'06
Comparing VoIP vendors
For many companies, the tough decision isn't whether to use IP telephony or not -- it's which vendor to choose. We've collected some of Carrie Higbie's tips and tricks for vendor selection, garnered from her "Ask-the-Expert" section. Carrie ...
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October 04, 2006
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Oct'06
Tiered storage becoming tried and true
Tiered storage matches the value of data with the performance (and expense) of storage. Ideally, tiered storage can save money, while easing the access demands to any single storage tier. While tiered storage has clearly brought storage costs and ...
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September 26, 2006
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Sep'06
Voice over IP Fundamentals: Chapter 9, 'Billing and Mediation Services'
Voice over IP Fundamentals: Chapter 9, 'Billing and Mediation Services'
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September 14, 2006
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Sep'06
Three ways to create clustered storage, page 2
Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.
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September 12, 2006
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Sep'06
Dell and EMC: Five more years
Dell leans on EMC for support in the face of an SEC investigation and possible delisting from NASDAQ.
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September 06, 2006
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Sep'06
Fast Guide: VoIP encryption
A guide to encryption within VoIP networks
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September 06, 2006
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Sep'06
VoIP startup untethers would-be mobile workers from wireline office phones
VoIP startup DiVitas Networks has voice-over-WiFi-to-cellular technology in the works that gives endusers access to enterprise apps and puts dual-mode handset management in the hands of network administrators.
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September 05, 2006
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Sep'06
ControlGuard targets rogue devices
ControlGuard Access Manager is an effective tool for controlling what devices users can add to their workstations and how they are used.
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September 05, 2006
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Sep'06
VoIP outsourcing: Save money and gain flexibility
VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for organisations looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep.
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September 04, 2006
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Sep'06
Revamped Cisco WAFS worth the wait, users say
Months late, Cisco has finally released a combined Wan optimisation and WAFS product, while startups like Riverbed have been snapping up the customers. But some Cisco beta testers say it has been worth the wait.
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August 30, 2006
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Aug'06
VoIP outsourcing: Save money while gaining flexibility
VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for firms looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep.
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August 29, 2006
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Aug'06
AT&T breach affects 19,000 customers
Online outlaws hacked into an AT&T computer system and stole credit card data on thousands of customers. AT&T has offered to pay for credit monitoring services for those affected.
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August 28, 2006
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Aug'06
Riverbed update offers users more bandwidth, better reporting
Riverbed announced a package of hardware and software updates, which some customers say they've been waiting for.
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August 27, 2006
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Aug'06
3PAR adds midrange array for secondary sites
3PAR has introduced a smaller version of its InServ Storage Server, which it describes as a product-line extension into its existing customer base.
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August 21, 2006
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Aug'06
Briefs: VoiceCon in the news
This week at VoiceCon we saw everything from managed VoIP services to IP phones made to make mobile workers right at home, wherever they are.
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August 15, 2006
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Aug'06
Cisco says it can't reproduce PIX flaw
Ever since a researcher at Black Hat outlined a flaw in the PIX firewall, Cisco has been trying to reproduce the security hole. So far, the company has been unsuccessful.
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August 15, 2006
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Aug'06
Cisco boosts VoIP certification
The upgraded CCNP midlevel Cisco certification now incorporates VoIP, security and wireless to boost converged network skills among enterprise professionals.
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August 03, 2006
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Aug'06
Vendors reject preferential knowledge sharing
While Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy.
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August 02, 2006
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Aug'06
Possible Cisco zero-day exploit revealed at Black Hat
Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate.
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July 26, 2006
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Jul'06
Blue Cross bears burden of 'no wireless' policy
Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it. That is, until a team of auditors said the company had better do something.
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Step 6: Configuring wireless clients
With wireless networks proliferating it is a good idea to understand what it takes to build a VPN for a wireless gateway. Contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey details the necessary steps in this step-by-step guide.
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Wireless security: Public Wi-Fi could open security holes
A Michigan county is working to give everyone within its borders wireless Internet access. But when it comes to security, users are on their own.
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November 20, 2005
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Nov'05
Wireless security crucial to railway safety
A transportation firm uses wireless technology to keep the trains running on time. But securing mobile devices isn't easy when they're spread across the globe.
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November 16, 2005
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Nov'05
Wireless security: Companies deal with software updates
A health care provider found it could use wireless technology to dramatically boost patient care. But first it had to figure out how to deploy security updates over a wireless network.
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October 12, 2005
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Oct'05
Quiz: What's your infosec IQ?
We've collected our toughest questions to see how well you stand up to a challenge. Put your knowledge to the test and let us know how you do.