Storage
Choosing a storage technology from the many options available is an on-going challenge. Storage-area-networks, network-attached storage, cloud storage, and virtualized storage represent only a few of the methods and combinations that may be considered. TechRepublic covers these areas, as well as best practices, policies, and procedures for establishing a data storage strategy.
Articles about Storage
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Supercomputer aims at archaeology, engineering and health projects
Researchers have just powered up one of the UK's most powerful supercomputers - and they're going to keep it very busy.
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10 troubleshooting tips for your storage and SAN environment
Remote replication and the associated hardware are powerful tools to ensure continuity of business. But care must be taken in deployment and use.
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Five ways to use the cloud and stumbling blocks along the way
Businesses reveal how they are using cloud services, the pitfalls to look out for and how to avoid them.
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Replicate backups to the cloud with StorageCraft ShadowProtect
Derek Schauland reviews the ShadowProtect backup application and Image Manager that allows you to replicate your data to the cloud.
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Review: Tintri datastore in a box
The Tintri VMstore storage appliance operates at the VM level for snapshots, clones, and replication. Derek Schauland takes an in-depth look at what it offers.
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Migrate VMware virtual machines and View desktops to a new SAN
Learn how to move VMware data from an old storage array to a new one using storage vMotion and Rebalancing for VMware View desktops.
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PernixData FVP general availability announcement
You can increase the performance of your VMware storage solutions with PernixData FVP. General availability of FVP will be announced August 6, 2013.
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Microsoft's MDM solution solves SMB and enterprise needs
Windows Intune provides a solution for both the SMB and enterprise MDM needs. John Joyner explains how it works with System Center 2012.
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Evaluating peripheral device management software
Network security means managing more than the usual BYOD suspects. You also need to control the peripheral devices like USBs. Derek Schauland looks at GFI's solution.
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What you need to know about EPON: Enabling technology for NGNs
Learn what EPON is and how it can benefit access networks.
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Getting the most from 4G and wireline networks
How does 4G wireless fit into your total network plan? Here are the scenarios in which it excels, and a few places where IT needs to improve performance.
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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac
The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.
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Mobile app revolution means new management tools for IT
An array of new management tools for securing, distributing, and performance-testing mobile apps and devices will have to be evaluated by enterprise IT. Here are three key areas on which to focus.
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How to use IP Address Management in Windows Server 2012
IP address management is difficult for large organizations with hundreds of networks. Windows Server 2012 has an IPAM feature that allows for management and configuration from a database perspective.
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What SDN means to the network administrator
Software-defined networking is new enough that pinning down its practical use is still difficult to get our heads around. Here is some perspective on SDN from the net admin's point of view.
