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How SAS, Near Line (NL) SAS, and SATA disks compare
February 7, 2012 10:20am PST
Scott Lowe breaks down the differences in reliability and performance between SAS, Near-Line SAS, and SATA drives.
5 Latest comment by DexterF
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Server 2008: Manage Open Files with Share and Storage Management
March 18, 2008 8:55pm PDT
Open files have traditionally been a "pain point" for IT folks. We're often contacted by users receiving an error message regarding file access, or we're attempting to do maintenance on a server...
3 Latest comment by Turntwo
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Using NOLOCK and READPAST table hints in SQL Server
May 21, 2007 10:12pm PDT
Table locking hints provide developers much tighter control of their transactions. Look at the benefits and disadvantages of using the NOLOCK and READPAST table hints in SQL Server.
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Calculate IOPS in a storage array
February 12, 2010 2:36pm PST
What drives storage performance? Is it the iSCSI/Fiber Channel choice? The answer might surprise you. Scott Lowe provides insight into IOPS.
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10 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012
August 27, 2012 5:00am PDT
Windows Server 2012 is generating a significant buzz among IT pros. Deb Shinder highlights several notable enhancements and new capabilities.
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Network-attached storage as a SOHO server alternative
May 29, 2013 7:04am PDT
Features available on today's NAS devices make them much more versatile -- they can even be a competitive alternative to a conventional server for a SOHO network.
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How to connect an ESXi host to an iSCSI storage target
February 15, 2011 12:00pm PST
Shared storage is the saving grace of vSphere virtualization. In this gallery, virtualization expert Rick Vanover shows you how to add an ESXi host to an iSCSI storage target.
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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet
May 15, 2013 5:45pm PDT
If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.
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How to share a folder in Windows Server 2012
October 11, 2012 9:00am PDT
Scott Lowe reports that there are some slight changes with the file-sharing in Windows Server 2012. Here are the steps for sharing a file in the new version.
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DIY SAN: Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces and iSCSI target
January 16, 2013 6:00am PST
John Joyner shows you how to use Windows Server 2012 to create an iSCSI target and virtual disk that can be used for storage.
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RAID 5 or RAID 6: Which should you select?
May 24, 2010 6:31am PDT
Many RAID controllers now support both RAID 5 and RAID 6. IT pro Rick Vanover explains what RAID 6 is and when to select it over RAID 5.
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RAID 6 or RAID 1+0: Which should you choose?
June 1, 2010 11:34pm PDT
RAID selection can be a tough choice, especially when budgets are tight. Learn why RAID 10 might be a better choice than RAID 6 even though it's more expensive.
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Virtualizing apps could be the bridge over the BYOD security gap
May 28, 2013 6:33am PDT
Allowing BYOD has unfavorable implications for both the company and employees. Michael P. Kassner explores what businesses are doing to mitigate the risk.
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Set up easy file sharing with NFS on Linux
October 26, 2010 6:25am PDT
Particularly for Windows-less environments where Samba is not needed, NFS is an easy and reliable way to share files between Linux and UNIX systems. Vincent Danen takes you through the setup.
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RAID 50 offers a balance of performance, storage capacity, and data integrity
July 9, 2010 9:48am PDT
RAID 50 is an often overlooked RAID level that can bridge the gap when it comes to choosing between RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Scott Lowe explains why RAID 50 is his favorite RAID level.
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Data centers in the 21st Century
April 22, 2013 9:29am PDT
Here are some snapshots of data centers from around the world that take advantage of the newest designs and technological advancements to achieve better security, performance, efficiency, and...
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Five tools to help sync more than one cloud storage service
May 2, 2013 11:26am PDT
There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.
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10 virtual appliances that can simplify your job
September 27, 2012 10:43am PDT
If you've never worked with virtual appliances, you owe it to yourself to check them out. Here are 10 good ones that will give you an idea of what they can do for you.
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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device
May 3, 2013 7:14am PDT
Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.
41 Latest comment by simonschilder
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Block level storage vs. file level storage: A comparison
February 18, 2011 12:02pm PST
Block level storage sales have gone through the roof as more businesses realize its flexibility. File level storage is still a better option when you just need a place to dump raw files. Learn...
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