SmartBiz IT Research Library

ASSESSMENT TOOL - CA ARCserve Backup unites innovative data deduplication technology, powerful storage resource management (SRM) reporting and robust security measures. Use this ROI calculator to find out how much your organization can save with ARCserve.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: November 20, 2009


Topics:  Data Deduplication | Data Security | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | Storage Management Software | Storage Resource Management | Storage Resource Management Software | Storage Security

WHITE PAPER - The term “storage virtualization” has been around for a while, but many storage vendors offer differing interpretations of what storage virtualization actually is. In this paper, Xiotech, the company that first delivered optimal storage virtualization for open systems, provides a practical, working approach to the topic.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: July 19, 2008


Topics:  SAN | Storage Architectures | Storage Hardware | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - More and more organizations are implementing server virtualization to enhance efficiency and resource utilization within their data centers. However, provisioning and managing storage within the virtual environment can be complicated and time consuming. This paper presents a line of storage solutions that simplify and accelerate server processes.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: August 19, 2009


Topics:  Storage Consolidation | Storage Hardware | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | VM | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - To help you make an informed decision when considering various storage solutions, the Storage Value Index takes into account not only purchase price, but capacity, efficiency, and operating expenses as well. This paper explains how the Storage Value Index was designed and offers suggestions for finding the best storage value for your needs.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: March 19, 2009


Topics:  IT Spending | Storage Appliances | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Systems

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Xiotech’s Emprise 5000 system is a proven choice for direct-attached storage supporting a single, high-performance application. This document includes benchmark test results of a single Emprise 5000 system effectively supporting simultaneous email, database, and backup application loads -- with performance to spare.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: March 19, 2009


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | DAS | High Performance Computing | Storage Architectures | Storage Hardware | Storage Management | Storage Spending | Storage Systems

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Virtualizing your servers enhances server consolidation and provides easier server management. It might also introduce new availability requirements for your applications. Your virtual environment must be able to quickly recover from physical server failures. This paper introduces SAN solutions that work with VMware to deliver high availability.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: April 19, 2009


Topics:  High Availability | Server Virtualization | Storage Capacity | Storage Consolidation | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - When determining a potential storage system's TCO, you must include both capital and operating expenditures, some of which are easy to calculate and others are less obvious. Read this whitepaper to identify target areas for cost savings in your new storage system.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: March 19, 2009


Topics:  Data Storage | IT Spending | Storage Hardware | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Systems | TCO

WHITE PAPER - This paper demonstrates the need for a high-profile acceptable use policy to prevent data leakage, gives practical guidance on how to use your security budget effectively to protect data at the gateway and endpoint, and highlights the benefits of encryption in securing data in the event that it does get stolen or lost.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Encryption | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Management | Endpoint Security | Security Best Practices | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper introduces SafeGuard Enterprise 5.40, an innovative solution from Sophos that fulfills all the requirements a company could have for protecting confidential data on mobile PCs and data media.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Management | Data Management Software | Data Security | Database Security | Security | Security Management | Security Software | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This document provides valuable insight on determining the number and size of datastores, planning the storage environment, and tuning performance of the Emprise 7000 system.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Management | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | Virtualization Security | VMware | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - This paper examines several factors that limit the capacity of your data storage system and how they contribute to the true cost of storage.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Capacity Planning | RAID | Storage Best Practices | Storage Capacity | Storage Management | Storage Management Software | Storage Resource Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Xiotech offers a fresh approach to data storage—disk drives, drive enclosures, and controllers with its Intelligent Storage Element technology: A storage foundation that sets new standards for reliability, performance, scalability, and value.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Storage Management | Storage Management Software | Storage Replication | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | VMware | VMware Disaster Recovery | VMware Server

ANALYST BRIEF - Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate, with good reason. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain several functional benefits. But achieving these can be challenging.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: July 23, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software

WHITE PAPER - Thinking of making the move to “total enterprise virtualization?" Here are some interesting points of view about virtualization you should know coming from the vantage point of a storage virtualization pioneer, DataCore Software.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software

CASE STUDY - Does a transition to virtualized tiered storage deliver true value, a fast return on investment (ROI), and verifiable cost savings? This case study documents the specific business and economic value realized by one enterprise company after its first year using new storage architecture built on Hitachi tiered storage.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: June 21, 2007


Topics:  ROI | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | Tiered Storage | Virtual Tape Libraries