Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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Improved storage performance without adding more disk
As data proliferates, networking pros need improved storage performance and more capacity. Instead of throwing more disk at the problem, networking pros can use storage management strategies like deduplication. Tip
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Using NAS NFS with VMware ESX: Technology pros and cons
NAS NFS can be an efficient network storage methodology when dealing with VMware ESX and thousands of virtual machines, but NAS performance can be an issue. Tip
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Alleviate network congestion on iSCSI SANs via switch settings
Careful configuration of an iSCSI SAN will usually preclude most problems. But if network performance is still slow, there are several adapter and switch settings that can help speed things up and alleviate network congestion. Tip
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Guide to low-cost storage
This guide helps you start to realize the technical and budgetary benefits of low-cost storage options like SATA, iSCSI and SAS. Tip
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Why SANs still aren't simple
We still aren't at the point where you can just drop in a SAN and have it work. SANs need planning and know-how. Jon Toigo tells us what happens when you forget those two things. Tip
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Tape SAN gets good rating from credit analytics company
Fair Isaac powers 25 billion mission-critical decisions each year for hundreds of clients, making it essential that its backup solution handle current and predicted data growth. Tip
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SAN scores high ratings for Nielsen Media Group
Having to track the viewing, clicking and listening habits for the United States, Nielsen Media Group needed a way to reign in and analyze more than 60 terabytes of data per year. Tip
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United Airlines flies high with rebuilt storage framework
When UAL Loyalty scrapped its SSP, it had to build their storage environment from the ground up. Tip
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Financial firm's storage portfolio boosted with backup device
Suffering from a data crunch, American Skandia needed a system that had the flexibility to manage and attach to all devices. Tip
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Medical school gives backup software an 'A'
UC Davis' medical center looks to a backup software application to increase tape utilization. Tip