By Derek Schauland Takeaway: Derek Schauland takes Microsoft’s new Storage Spaces technology for a spin in the lab to see what it’s all about. It is part of the Windows Server 8 preview. Microsoft is doing something pretty wild in terms of storage in Windows Server 8. In this post, I’ll look at the new
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Tue, 07 February 2012By Marco Fioretti February 7, 2012, 12:20 PM PST Takeaway: Marco Fioretti offers a script that you can use to create backups that don’t exceed a certain file size, making it easier to spread backups across various storage media or services. Backups are a necessity of digital life. The more frequently you make them, the
readmore..10 Data Center Server Hardware Must-Haves
Tue, 02 August 2011Take your data center to the next level by adding components that will not only enhance security but will also enhance your overall service level. There’s no substitute for quality. Even redundancies will not substitute for quality in a data center where customers expect 100 percent uptime, iron-clad security and superb performance. These 10 hardware
readmore..10 Easy Ways to Save on Storage
Wed, 06 July 2011In today’s economy, storage managers are being asked to contribute more to the profitability of the business. Here are 10 ways to make tangible headway. 1. Get Visible Use Storage Resource Management (SRM) to provide visibility into storage operations. Users can then see the storage they have, where it is and current status, as well
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