Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
Fibre Channel Research
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Performance Report: Evaluation of sTec's s1120 PCIe Accelerator and EnhanceIO™ SSD Cache Software
Sponsored by: sTec IncIn this evaluation report, you will gain insight in to an analysis of innovative accelerators in both primary storage and caching configurations with its EnhanceIO SSD Cache Software, and to compare these solutions to a more traditional Fibre Channel SAN hard disk drive storage solution.
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Canucks Sports & Entertainment wins at the storage expansion game
Sponsored by: IBMThis brief case study explores the challenges of unprecedented digital media data growth that a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada sports & entertainment organization experienced and the implementation of a comprehensive storage solution to alleviate IT headaches.
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The Value of Shared SSDs in Enterprise Computing
Sponsored by: QLogic CorporationThis paper covers the advantages of the QLogic FabricCache 10000 Series adapters bringing transparent, shared caching to enterprise application environments. It combines a QLogic Fibre Channel adapter with intelligent caching to bring new levels of scalable application performance to existing SAN environments.
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ESG Lab Validation Report Preview - QLogic FabricCache QLE10000 Caching SAN Adapter
Sponsored by: QLogic CorporationThis ESG Lab preview summarizes the results of independent, third-party testing of QLogic's new 10000 Series 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter with a focus on scalable database performance improvements and shared cache effectiveness in single-server and multi-server environments.
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HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage designed for mission-critical high availability
Sponsored by: HP & Intel®This white paper describes a storage approach designed to deliver 99.999 percent availability, giving you the optimal performance you need. Inside, discover other solution benefits, including rapid recovery from failed disks, automated OSSA, resilient enterprise RAID levels, and more.
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Eliminate Tradeoffs between DAS and Networked Storage
Sponsored by: CoraidThis white paper explores modern solutions that bring together the best qualities of direct-attached storage and shared storage. Read now to learn more.
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Networking for IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System
Sponsored by: IBMUncover a portfolio of networking fabrics available that can help your organization meet the complex and ever-changing business demands of today's evolving enterprise.
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Storage Magazine Online: December 2012 – 6 Hot Storage Technologies for 2013
Sponsored by: SearchStorage.comOur final issue of Storage Magazine Online in 2012 features one of our most popular annual columns: Hot Technologies for Next Year. Explore this month’s cover story, in which our team of editors team up to tell you the six technologies to watch in 2013 - and why they should be on your radar if they’re not already.
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Case Study: Tesco's £65 million data centre strategy to drive online growth
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis Computer Weekly case study, packed with photographs and data, gives the inside story of Tesco's £65 million data centre strategy.
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Using Converged Network Adapters for FCoE Network Unification
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.Discover why switching to a Fibre Channel over Ethernet deployment using dual-port Ethernet server adaptors can provide a sound, cost-effective solution for network unification in virtualized environments.
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E-Guide: 10 Gb Ethernet: Evaluating When and Why to Upgrade
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.In this E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com, learn more about upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and also uncover many of the common misconceptions regarding this technology.
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The Main Components of a Unified Fabric
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeA Unified Fabric is the merging of the SAN / LAN and infiniband capabilities into one wire and switch. Though this change will save businesses money, it's important to get all the administrators on the same page. In this exclusive resource, learn how a Unified Fabric works and who should manage it.
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Choosing the Best Virtual Server Storage: A Tutorial
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.If you're a small to medium-sized business, you need your storage platform to be manageable by a small IT staff and fit within your budget. This expert E-Guide provides a detailed tutorial to help you navigate the virtual storage marketplace and select the best architecture for you.
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Tech Guide: Desktop Virtualization and the Network
Sponsored by: Dell WyseDiscover the impact desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure have on your network.
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Storage Magazine Online: December 2012 – 6 Hot Storage Technologies for 2013
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareOur final issue of Storage Magazine Online in 2012 features one of our most popular annual columns: Hot Technologies for Next Year. Explore this month's cover story, in which our team of editors team up to tell you the six technologies to watch in 2013 - and why they should be on your radar if they're not already.
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Cloud Networking: The Importance of the Cloud Backbone
Sponsored by: CienaUncover the importance of the network to cloud computing and learn how – by leveraging high-capacity Ethernet service-oriented architectures between data centres – you can achieve a cost-efficient, high-performing network to support your cloud initiative.
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Ready Your Network Infrastructure for the Cloud
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.Discover how one company optimized and modernized their data center network infrastructure to enable more efficient use of available resources and also ready the company for new technologies such as virtualization, the cloud, and FCoE.
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The Latest Data Storage Networking Infrastructure Trends
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.IT shops looking to consolidate their data centers and virtualize servers have to weigh the latest storage networking technology developments as they plot any infrastructure upgrade. This SearchStorage.com E-Guide explores the current state of data storage networking infrastructure before you make an upgrade.
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Managing the Information that Drives the Enterprise Storage: Focus on Storage for Virtual Machines
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Virtualization puts new demands on storage, so whether you opt for FC, iSCSI or NAS, storage will be a key factor for your virtual environment. Read this e-book for expert tips and suggestions on managing storage for virtual servers and virtual desktops including, ten things to know about storage for VMs and choosing NAS for virtual machines.
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Get the Straight Story on Ethernet Fabrics
Sponsored by: BrocadeEvery new IT technology offers many opportunities, but also brings along its own challenges. Access this brief video to discover why Ethernet is no different, and why you must adapt and learn the ins and outs of the technology before gaining the benefits.
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Forrester Thought Leadership White Paper: Exploring the Potential Benefits of End-to-End Convergence of Data Center Networks
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.This whitepaper discloses the results of an evaluation of end-to-end storage area network/local area network (SAN/LAN) networking issues including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) adoption.
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Next Generation Network Management Techniques
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.The February edition of the Network Evolution E-zine explore the latest advances in DevOps and uncover what you need to know for working within the movement. Also read several other featured articles!
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5 Steps to Understanding Cloud Computing Networks
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®This guide discusses the two missions of cloud computing networks, as well as how to accomplish these goals. Also included are five requirements for successful cloud computing networks.
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Who's in Charge of Your Unified Data Center Fabrics?
Sponsored by: AvayaSince components in a unified fabric have both LAN and SAN technology elements, deciding who manages the fabric can be difficult. This E-Guide can help you find out who to pick!
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Presentation Transcript: Four Ways to Boost DataCenter Efficiency with Automated Storage Tiering
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.Automated storage tiering has become the must-have feature for all new storage arrays over the last two years. This presentation transcript discusses the ins and outs of automated storage tiering, and the 4 key ways it can boost your data center efficiency.
