Purpose-built Disk Storage Systems and Appliances
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Published on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 10:41 am | No Comments »
Authors: Bob Laliberte | Brian Garrett |
A SAN Blueprint from SANpulse Technologies reduces the cost and complexity of SAN discovery and analysis as it provides the insight needed to understand, optimize, and update SAN infrastructure. This ESG Lab Validation report presents highlights of recently completed hands-on testing of a SAN Blueprint, the technology used to create ...
Authors: Bob Laliberte | Brian Garrett |
Most organizations rely on tape-centric backup strategies at their primary site, storing backup copies off premises for disaster recovery purposes. SunGard has introduced a disk-to-disk-to-cloud backup/recovery solution that provides onsite operational recovery and rapid offsite disaster recovery at a cost that approaches tape.
Overview
ESG polled end-users about their backup processes and ...
Published on Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 8:54 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Bill Lundell | Steve Duplessie | Terri McClure |
Representing a fundamental shift in how storage systems are developed and deployed, NexentaStor is a ZFS-based open storage software solution that offers a robust, well-rounded, fully supported commercial storage solution harnessing the power of tens of thousands of open storage contributors and users. This open model allows users to choose ...
Authors: Bill Lundell | Steve Duplessie | Terri McClure |
Deduplication has been more popularly deployed in target storage hardware, including virtual tape libraries (VTLs) and storage appliances; however, recent introductions by backup vendors have shifted the spotlight. How do hardware and software approaches differ? What should be considered when evaluating solutions?
Introduction
Deduplication dramatically improves the value proposition of disk-based data ...
ESG research indicates that organizations with e-mail archive implementations experience several measurable benefits, including lower storage costs as well as more efficient compliance, electronic discovery, and data protection operations. Those organizations looking to improve message management that have yet to invest in an e-mail archiving solution should assign values ...
Published on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 at 1:36 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Brian Garrett | Tony Palmer |
The Hitachi Data Systems Adaptable Modular Storage (HDS AMS) 2000 family is a series of next-generation midrange storage systems which use enterprise-class technologies to improve operational efficiencies and significantly reduce a company’s administrative burden. This ESG Lab Report documents the results of hands-on testing of the AMS 2000 with a ...
Authors: Brian Garrett | Tony Palmer |
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HP StorageWorks ExDS9100: Extremely Scalable, Affordable, and Easy to Manage File Storage
Published on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Terri McClure | Tony Palmer |
The accelerating rate of growth in the volume of unstructured file data organizations need to share, manage, and protect has become a serious challenge for IT managers—particularly those who need to provide online access to shared files for revenue generating workflows and processes. In this Lab Validation, ESG Lab explores ...
Authors: Terri McClure | Tony Palmer |
In 2007, ESG Lab tested NetApp VTL appliances and found enterprise-class performance and scalability, combined with easy implementation and integration. This ESG Lab Validation report presents the results of a new round of hands-on testing of the NetApp VTL appliances with a focus on recently added data deduplication functionality. Enhanced ...
Published on Monday, February 23rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm | No Comments »
Authors: Bill Lundell | John McKnight |
ESG Reference Research includes data-centric reports and briefs designed for market intelligence, marketing, product marketing/management, engineering, and corporate strategy professionals at IT vendor organizations. ESG's Reference Research content is designed to assist in market segmentation, market sizing, product requirements analysis, and other business planning exercises. This Reference Research brief focuses ...
Authors: Bill Lundell | John McKnight |
