Storage and data management

Windows Storage Server 2012 adds enterprise-grade features

Microsoft added enterprise features to Windows Storage Server 2012, but experts say it's unlikely to result in enterprise demand for the OEM product.News | 30 Oct 2012

Using Linear Tape File System for archiving

Learn about using Linear Tape File System for archiving in this Expert Response from Brien Posey.Answer

Prolonging SSD life

Writing to an SSD gradually wears it out. Solid-state storage expert Phil Goodwin offers some tips for prolonging SSD life.Tip

SAN backup and recovery

Moving data can complicate your backup efforts. In this tip, you’ll learn backup goals for SAN environments and backup methods to achieve those goals.Tip

Arc-flash hazards could lead to deadly consequences in data center

Arc-flash hazards can cause fatal injuries, equipment damage and unnecessary shutdowns in the data center.Tip

iSCSI SAN performance remains strong after 10 years

Despite early doubters, iSCSI SAN performance remains strong after 10 years and continues to gain ground on Fibre Channel as a storage protocol.Feature

Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM

The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows.Tip

Primary storage deduplication options expanding

Primary storage dedupe seems to be on the rise as startups and major vendors extend the technology to arrays, appliances and solid-state storage.Tip

13 data deduplication optimization guidelines

Effective data deduplication is important for saving storage costs. Follow these 13 tips for data duplication optimization in your organization.Tip

Free SAN sizing template and useful guidelines

With the explosion in data volumes, optimal SAN design and SAN sizing is key. Use these practical SAN sizing tips and SAN sizing template to get there.Template

Using Linear Tape File System for archiving

Learn about using Linear Tape File System for archiving in this Expert Response from Brien Posey.Answer

Prolonging SSD life

Writing to an SSD gradually wears it out. Solid-state storage expert Phil Goodwin offers some tips for prolonging SSD life.Tip

Data deduplication technology boosts Shoppers Stop’s backup strategy

Data deduplication technology helps Indian retail major Shoppers Stop battle the inefficiencies of data backup. Our case study has all the juicy details.Case Study | 02 May 2012

Arc-flash hazards could lead to deadly consequences in data center

Arc-flash hazards can cause fatal injuries, equipment damage and unnecessary shutdowns in the data center.Tip

Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM

The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows.Tip

Seven NAS backup best practices

Rapid data growth necessitates optimization of NAS backup procedures. Here’s how you can reduce the NAS backup window and increase NAS backup throughput.Tip

Primary storage deduplication options expanding

Primary storage dedupe seems to be on the rise as startups and major vendors extend the technology to arrays, appliances and solid-state storage.Tip

13 data deduplication optimization guidelines

Effective data deduplication is important for saving storage costs. Follow these 13 tips for data duplication optimization in your organization.Tip

New directions for storage networking

With new storage networking protocols – Data Center Ethernet, FcoE and FCoIB -- on the horizon, plus new devices to take advantage of them, truly agile networks are within reach. Find out what your data center will look like in the future.Ezine

Using NAS storage devices in a virtualized server environment

Are NAS storage devices a fit for a virtual server environment? We list factors in choosing these devices, and explain their impact on your storage systems.Tip

IDBI’s unique BS 25999 certified BCM model a first among PSU banks

Indian BFSI player IDBI became the first PSU bank to get BS 25999 certified for all branches and processes. We take a look at the BFSI player’s BCP strategy.Case Study

Two data center hosting companies, one building and Hurricane Sandy

Updated: Two data center hosting companies make their home in one building in Manhattan, which flooded Sunday.News | 01 Nov 2012

India Inc.’s field guide to disaster recovery for VMware infrastructure

With companies relying on VMware-based infrastructure, disaster recovery for virtual servers should be woven into existing DR/BC. Here’s how you can achieve that.Tip

Mapping out an error-proof storage migration process

Identifying hardware needs and creating a logical plan can help you avoid common gaffes many administrators make during a storage migration.Tip

What about the little guy? Data protection for smaller organizations.

How To Tweak Data Backups In OneFS-based HPC Systems

Using Linear Tape File System for archiving

Learn about using Linear Tape File System for archiving in this Expert Response from Brien Posey.Answer

Six business continuity audit guidelines for Indian businesses

In order to be fully prepared to tackle disasters it is important to conduct BCP audits. Use these guidelines for effective business continuity audits.Tip

Allied Digital Services Ltd

Allied Digital Services Ltd is a Mumbai-based provider of system integration and IT infrastructure support services.Definition

Questioning 99.999% uptime: When are four nines enough?

In some super-important industries, 99.999% uptime should be the goal. But most companies can tolerate a little more downtime.News | 27 Sep 2012

Server consolidation gains boost trading house’s national business bid

When Indian financial services company Destimoney struggled with capacity, availability and rapid business growth, server consolidation came to the rescue.Case Study

IDBI’s unique BS 25999 certified BCM model a first among PSU banks

Indian BFSI player IDBI became the first PSU bank to get BS 25999 certified for all branches and processes. We take a look at the BFSI player’s BCP strategy.Case Study

Mapping out an error-proof storage migration process

Identifying hardware needs and creating a logical plan can help you avoid common gaffes many administrators make during a storage migration.Tip

Backup is too hard

Virtualization, cloud shine spotlight on unified storage

Object-based File Systems come of age for HPC

Key backup and recovery considerations for big data storage

A streamlined data backup and recovery approach is important for Indian organizations planning to address big data storage. Here are a few aspects.Tip

Finding data deduplication solutions for DR

Deduplication is an important strategy for disaster recovery. Learn more about data dedupe solutions in this expert tip by Paul Kirvan.Tip

National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), is a leading stock exchange in India.Definition

Guide to Windows Azure: Part 3 - How to configure local storage resources

Our Windows Azure tutorial series continues with an explanation of usage of local storage in Azure cloud services. Learn how to best configure local storage.Tip

Windows Storage Server 2012 adds enterprise-grade features

Microsoft added enterprise features to Windows Storage Server 2012, but experts say it's unlikely to result in enterprise demand for the OEM product.News | 30 Oct 2012

How integrated virtualization makes a UCS work

Unified computing pulls servers, SAN connections and networking on to one platform. Integrated virtualization aims to make management easier.Tip

Flexible computing in business: Move to cloud computing or go modular?

A move to cloud computing could provide business IT with flexibility, but what are the options for those who aren't quite convinced about cloud?Tip

Data storage management in a virtual data center

In this video, expert Ben Woo discusses key steps in managing storage in a virtual data center and how this will impact the administrator’s role.Video

Configuring storage for virtual desktops

The goals of most desktop virtualization projects are reduced costs and efficient support operations, but building a storage infrastructure for virtual desktops has its challenges.Magazine

Take storage pressure off hypervisors by using dedicated disk arrays

Making hypervisors and virtual servers work overtime to cope with data explosions affects their performance. Some IT pros are using dedicated disk arrays for storage management.Tip

Migration to cloud with a four step P2V2C process

Direct infrastructure migration to cloud platforms may not be as seamless as vendors portray. Our experts share P2V2C migration tips to make life easier.Tip

IT pros rethink data center infrastructure to support 'big data'

Big data analytics isn’t just for Web 2.0 anymore: Many large companies rely on it today. Here’s how IT pros at some well-known companies manage “big data” infrastructure.News | 24 Feb 2012

Storage virtualization: Top storage trend for 2012 in India.Org

Storage virtualization all set to take off speed in 2012. Read more about India 2012 storage trends in this TechTarget survey.Survey

Storage management for virtualized servers

Storage and virtual server management can now go hand-in-hand with new tools that offer single-console control of both storage and virtual servers.Feature