A Better RAID Strategy for High Capacity Drives in Mainframe Storage  by Oracle Corporation

December 21, 2010 - This paper demonstrates that RAID 6 is less capable to prevent data loss with today's large capacity SATA and SAS HDDs. It will also share Oracle's designs to mitigate this risk. The integrity of customers' data is in jeopardy if these large capacity SATA/SAS HDDs are simply packaged into a RAID 6 group without additional mitigation.

A Better Way to Manage Data in Virtualized Environments With CommVault® Simpana® Universal Virtual Server Agent  by CommVault Systems, Inc.

January 20, 2010 - CommVault offers leading solutions that work from remote office to data center and unique integration with leading storage technology vendors to help leverage the tools you already deploy in your enterprise. Server virtualization demands flexibility that only CommVault can deliver.

A Breakthrough Approach for Efficient IT Service Delivery  by IBM

June 01, 2008 - Organizations in every industry are exploiting advanced technologies to gain a competitive advantage. In this whitepaper learn about IBM's vision for the new enterprise data center which offers an evolutionary new model for efficient IT delivery.

A Candid Examination of Data Deduplication  by Symantec Corporation

August 26, 2009 - This DCIG analyst report will provide a detailed look at the benefits, primary role and implementation methods of data deduplication.

A clearer horizon. Do CIOs have more clarity about cloud computing?  by ComputerWeekly.com

December 01, 2011 - This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits.

A Document Management System Is Only as Good as Its Index  by Viking Software Solutions

April 01, 2008 - In a document management system, an index functions as the means to retrieve documents. Without retrieval capabilities, the content would merely take up space. This paper explains that, given this vital role, companies should give indexi..

A foundation for database simplification, consolidation and cost reduction  by IBM

February 14, 2012 - This white paper challenges the x86 processor trend, demonstrating that modern mainframe technology represents a scale-up option to the current racks filled with blades. It looks at the way organizations can benefit in terms of improved agility, increased reliability and cost savings by consolidating Oracle databases onto IBM’s zEnterprise.

A Guide to Accelerating Business Value for Microsoft Environments  by EMC Corporation

March 01, 2008 - In this guide we'll learn how EMC can accelerate the business value of Microsoft environments of any size and scope.

A Guide to Messaging Archiving  by Sunbelt Software

January 29, 2010 - This white paper discusses the several reasons to implement a messaging archiving system and provides an overview of ten vendors whose offerings are focused squarely on the archiving space.

A Guide to Understanding Hosted and Managed Messaging - An Osterman Research White Paper  by ZANTAZ

January 01, 2008 - Email messaging is a mission-critical function for virtually all organizations and it is becoming more so. Learn how you can manage email to meet regulation requirements, increase messaging security and reliability, and streamline storage...

A Holistic View of Virtualization in the Data Center  by Agilysys-Sun Technology Solutions

October 01, 2008 - Each type of virtualization - server, storage, desktop, application, and network - offers its own ROI. Learn about features and benefits of the five main types of virtualization to cater your virtualization strategy to your organization.

A Large U.S. Health Insurer Speeds Backup and Recovery  by IBM

August 03, 2010 - Read this case study to learn how a major health insurer implemented an IBM virtual tape library solution that reduced the time and effort spent on storage management and enabled significant cost savings.

A Perfect Fit: IBM XIV Storage System with VMWare for Optimized Storage-Server Virtualization  by IBM

March 24, 2011 - This paper discusses the many challenges of a total virtualized solution in light of the integration of virtualized servers and virtualized storage.

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Agile Tools  by IBM

September 11, 2009 - This evaluation guide is designed to help you choose the best tool for your needs today, while protecting your investment as your team, needs and agile maturity grow.

A practical guide to keeping your virtual data centre safe  by Sophos UK

June 07, 2010 - This whitepaper will focus on the best practices for the protection of virtual servers running in the data centre.

A Practical Guide to Understanding and Deploying Cloud for the Enterprise  by Hitachi Data Systems

December 01, 2010 - While the promise of cloud is heady, there is confusion about the different types of cloud, what they actually offer, and which will meet stringent business requirements. Knowing when and how best to deploy cloud is critical. This paper focuses on separating the hype of cloud from the “how to”.

A Roadmap to Data Migration Success  by SAP America, Inc.

February 10, 2009 - The objective of this paper from Business Objects, an SAP company, is to provide insight into what issues are unique to data migration projects and to offer advice on how to best approach them.

A Smart Path to Virtualization  by Dell, Inc.

November 01, 2008 - Read this white paper to learn about how Dell is providing answers to key virtualization questions for the enterprise. Topics include; how to migrate to a fully virtualized environment as well as how the IT infrastructure should be configured for maximum benefit.

A Smarter Approach to Archiving  by IBM

November 30, 2010 - Read this paper to learn how IBM is applying its expertise, global scope, and creativity to build the information backbone of twenty-first-century industries and public institutions. Continue reading to learn the benefits that a smart archive strategy can provide for your organization.

A Solution for Rapid Deployment of Microsoft® Environments: Converged Infrastructures  by Hitachi Data Systems

February 28, 2013 - Access this three-page paper to learn about the benefits of deploying a converged storage, server and network infrastructure for your Microsoft environments.

A Strategic Blueprint to Increase Return on Assets: A Global Financial Institution Case Study  by Hitachi Data Systems

April 01, 2009 - A leading global financial institution embarked on a data center consolidation and reclamation project that spanned nearly 2000 servers and 76 EMC arrays. The results included US$4 million in savings by reducing physical storage capacity 40 to 60 percent.

A Superior Hardware Platform for Server Virtualization with the Intel Xeon 5500  by Intel Corporation

April 20, 2009 - To gain full value of virtualization, you need servers that are built to handle the heavy and ever-changing demands of a virtualized and consolidated computing environment. To help you get maximum benefits from virtualization, Intel has built a better physical server platform with unique hardware-assist features to enhance the virtual data center.

A Technical Overview of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server  by Oracle Corporation

January 20, 2011 - Businesses today increasingly need to leverage a unified database platform to enable the deployment and consolidation of all applications onto one common infrastructure. Read on to learn the benefits of incorporating Oracle's Exadata based Database Machine into the IT infrastructure.

A Technical Review of Caching Technologies  by BlueCoat

December 17, 2007 - The goal of this white paper is to discuss the role of caching, describe in detail how object caching and byte caching works, and show how these caching technologies work together to deliver true performance differentiation.

A Virtualization Roadmap from Dell and Intel  by Dell, Inc.

April 29, 2010 - Virtualization is more than a technology. It is a way of thinking about problems that allow us to go beyond the physical limitations nor­mally associated with entire classes of hardware, from servers to storage. Attaining the maximum benefits of virtualization, however, requires a plan and constant monitoring to ensure peak performance.

Accelerate SAP while Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Total Cost of Ownership  by Oracle Corporation

September 30, 2012 - Whether automating manufacturing processes, uncovering volatility in supply or demand, or running the latest financial analyses, the ability to access and analyze the right data quickly is essential. Oracle delivers all the pieces needed to accelerate SAP deployment and reduce costs throughout the SAP lifecycle.

Accelerate Virtualization of Your Business-Critical Applications Confidently with Symantec  by Symantec Corporation

December 31, 2012 - This white paper offers virtualization solutions for IT managers who have yet to virtualize business-critical applications. The paper reviews perceived obstacles for IT managers to overcome and offers a portfolio of detailed solutions for IT managers' pain points when virtualizing their infrastructure.

Accelerating Application Performance with Dell EqualLogic and VMware vSphere 4.1  by Dell, Inc.

June 23, 2010 - The combined strength of Dell and VMware® can deliver significant benefits for small, medium, and large organisations across all industries and sectors. Read this paper to learn about the benefits of integrating the Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series family together with VMware® vStorage APIs.

Accelerating database performance with Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server and Database Machine  by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

September 30, 2009 - This white paper examines how the Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server allows companies to accelerate database performance, handle change and growth in scalable and incremental steps, and deliver mission-critical data availability and protection.

Accelerating Performance and Reducing Costs for Data-Intensive High Performance Computing (HPC) Workflows  by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

April 01, 2009 - Read this white paper to learn about how you can deliver the necessary I/O throughput for HPC applications. It will also cover Sun's offerings for addressing HPC challenges in the form of flash technology, network attached storage, parallel storage, and archive solutions.

Accounts Payable: Building a “Lean and Green” Invoice-to-Pay Process  by Dolphin

March 10, 2010 - Business processes are expected to run lean and green. The Accounts Payable process that runs with optimal efficiency and accuracy will diagnose bottlenecks in seconds, generate minimal waste and keep vendors and partners happy with fast inquiry response and timely payments. Read this paper from Dolphin Corporation to learn about automating AP.

Achieve Immediate Returns With Practical Storage Management  by Northern Parklife

February 12, 2009 - This white paper in an introduction to Northern Storage Suite, a perfect solution for organizations seeking to implement a systematic approach to storage resource management, once and for all reclaiming control over previously ungoverned storage use.

Achieving flexible storage scalability: The Case for Enterprise Modular Storage Arrays  by NEC Corporation

August 06, 2009 - For businesses on a data growth path, the management of storage creates numerous problems, including business disruptions when upgrading and the need for greater availability and scaling flexibility. This paper makes the case for enterprise modular storage arrays to achieve the flexible storage scalability businesses need.

Achieving SaaS Security with Connected® Online PC Backup  by Iron Mountain

September 23, 2008 - This document introduces the many security measures currently in place within the Iron Mountain data protection architecture to prevent unauthorized access or damage to customer data.

Achieving Security With Cloud PC Backup  by Iron Mountain

September 14, 2010 - This document introduces the many security measures currently in place within the Iron Mountain data protection architecture to prevent unauthorized access or damage to customer data.

Achieving the Lowest Server Virtualization TCO  by Citrix

July 06, 2009 - This paper explores the TCO of server virtualization, the costs that drive TCO and factors you should consider when calculating the return on your next virtualization investment.

Active Anti-Malware Protection: Self-Defending IronKey Flash Drives Stop MalWare and Viruses from Spreading to Computers and Networks  by IronKey

March 06, 2009 - Read this paper to discover why only IronKey - with a unique end-to-end security that extends from the Cryptochip to firmware to services - is able to deliver a complete range of anti-malware controls down to the hardware level.

Actuate OnPerformance How to Turn on World-Class Performance Management Using SaaS  by Actuate

July 07, 1967 - For many organizations, implementing a Performance Management initiative properly requires not only developing good business strategies and aligning the key indicators that drive success, but also involves overcoming internal operational challe...

Adaptec Intelligent Power Management: Reducing IT Costs and Storage Power Consumption by Up to 70%  by Adaptec, Inc.

October 27, 2009 - The challenge of saving power while maintaining server performance has become a primary concern within the IT environment. But, the latest generation of Adaptec RAID controllers provides Intelligent Power Management software and supports a variety of techniques that, together, enable significant savings without compromising performance.

Address performance and capacity issues by deploying a virtual infrastructure for SAP  by VMware, Inc.

March 01, 2009 - This white paper describes technical and business considerations for deploying a virtual infrastructure for SAP landscapes with EMC and VMware technologies. The white paper addresses a variety of key considerations for deploying such an infrastructure.

Address VDI Storage Challenges with Data Dedupe, NAS Storage Systems  by Dell, Inc.

January 09, 2012 - VDI storage presents a slew of new challenges to data storage professionals. Read this expert E-Guide to explore how to address VDI storage challenges with data dedupe and NAS systems.

Addressing Storage Management Challenges with Scalable NAS  by BlueArc Corp.

January 01, 2008 - Finding the best solution for handling your storage management challenges can be a difficult task. Download this white paper to learn about a NAS solution that addresses all of your storage and data management issues in an efficient manner.

Addressing the Problem of Inactive Data Filling Up Expensive Active Disk Silos  by SGI

April 20, 2011 - This paper examines how an active archive strategy requires planning and tools, but when done properly it can dramatically reduce the overall costs of managing a growing pool of data. By de-coupling production disk from other tiers of storage, single points of failure are virtually eliminated.

Advanced Compression in Oracle Database 11g  by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

December 09, 2008 - Businesses have more data to manage than ever before and they are also charged with keeping the costs of storage down. Oracle Database 11g introduces a comprehensive set of technologies to help address these challenges.

Advanced Virtualization E-book - Chapter 4: Virtual Storage Strategies and Management  by Dell, Inc.

April 29, 2010 - Chapter 4 of the Advanced Virtualization e-book will examine the nuances of virtual storage, including provisioning, performance and remote storage methods that help ensure you allocate the right amount of storage - at the right performance level - for each application.

Advanced Virtualization E-Book: Chapter 7 - Network Virtualization: Unifying the Data Center  by Brocade

August 04, 2010 - We are potentially at the beginning of a new generation of IT administrators who manage a range of technologies outside of the traditional realm of virtualization. Read this E-Book to learn more.

Advanced Virtualization Management for Hyper-V and System Center Environments  by Citrix

April 21, 2009 - Citrix Essentials for Microsoft Hyper-V extends the management capabilities of Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager with advanced virtualization tools for managing storage in virtual environments, automating the virtual machine lifecycle, and dynamically provisioning Hyper-V infrastructure.

Advancing Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Dell EqualLogic Virtualized SANs  by Dell and Microsoft

June 09, 2009 - This paper will discuss the importance of an enterprise-class storage infrastructure as you migrate to a virtualized data center. Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage area network (SAN) arrays enable advanced integration with the robust server virtualization.

Agentless Architecture. Agentless Backup is Not A Myth  by Asigra

August 24, 2010 - Backup and recovery software typically requires agents that are installed onto the host servers that a system administrator wants to back up. The Asigra solution requires no agents, which inherently makes it easier to install and support than legacy backup and recovery solutions. Read this whitepaper to learn more!

Agile Storage Infrastructure for Mainframe Environments  by Hitachi Data Systems

December 01, 2010 - The new Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform delivers the best performance and capacity combined with lowest power consumption and lower cooling requirements, consuming up to 40% less power than its predecessor. Learn more.

Airport operator reduces IT power use by around DKK 800,000 a year, supporting its target for cutting carbon emissions  by Dell, Inc.

December 01, 2010 - A Danish airport company had to reduce its carbon footprint, so the IT team decided on a virtualized solution. Check out this brief white paper to learn how this company has reduced carbon emissions by about 200 tons a year, saved around 75% on future server investments and reduced admin time by 50%.

All-in-One-Guide Backup, Chapter 5: Archives  by SearchStorage.com and NetApp

August 23, 2006 - An archive is different from a backup because the data may not be used for months, even years, but must be accessed quickly when needed.

Allocating Storage With Virtual Provisioning On Dell/EMC CX4 Series Storage Arrays  by Dell | EMC

January 29, 2010 - Virtual provisioning on Dell/EMC CX4 Series storage arrays is designed to dramatically increase storage utilization, simplify storage management, and minimize power and space requirements. Taking advantage of this flexible, automated approach to storage allocation can help reduce total cost of ownership and enhance data center energy efficiency.

An EMC Perspective for Data Deduplication for Backup  by Dell | EMC

January 07, 2010 - Read about the factors that are driving the need for deduplication in the data center, and the benefits of deduplication as a strategic backup feature.

An inside look at IBM DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition  by IBM

May 17, 2011 - This article is the first in a series and provides an in-depth view of performance and workload management.

An Introduction to Intelligent Desktop Virtualization (IDV)  by Virtual Computer, Inc.

February 23, 2012 - Explore a desktop virtualization technology, Intelligent Desktop Virtualization (IDV), which can provide all the benefits of VDI with lower costs and complexity. Discover how IDV compares to VDI technology in this videocast.

An Overview of MPLS VPNs: Overlay, Layer 3, and PseudoWire  by Global Knowledge

November 22, 2010 - This paper  examines the big picture when it comes to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and what happens when a data packet traverses an MPLS cloud.

Analyst Report: IDC Product Flash - IntelliSnap Recovery Manager  by CommVault Systems, Inc.

March 27, 2013 - This white paper examines the latest features and benefits of CommVault's IntelliSnap and IntelliSnap Recovery Manager to help you determine if this heterogeneous snapshot-based recovery strategy is worth the investment for your organization.

Analytics, Decision Making & Teams That Do It Right  by ComputerWeekly.com

October 05, 2012 - Experts advise how to make the most of analytics in this report from SAS and the Harvard Business Review.

Anywhere, Any Device Secure Access to Enterprise Storage with EMC Atmos and Oxygen  by Intel

October 27, 2011 - This white paper outlines the fundamental steps to take to build a scale-out storage cloud architecture in your enterprise. In addition, this resource offers insights on cloud topology, reducing the learning curve, and much more.

AppAssure makes Network Administrator "Hero of the Day"  by AppAssure Software, Inc.

April 09, 2009 - Before implementing AppAssure's MailRetriever, Imagine's Exchange environment suffered unrecoverable corruption. During the ensuing downtime, the network administrators searched for a better backup solution. Imagine Schools now relies on MailRetriever for Exchange to backup Exchange, SQL servers, and school Web sites.

Application Delivery and Load Balancing for VMware View Desktop Infrastructure  by Dell, Inc.

December 01, 2009 - This paper addresses usage and configuration of F5 Network's BIG-IP© Local Traffic Manager™ (LTM) in combination with VMware's View 3.0 solution on Dell servers and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI storage.

Application Delivery Networks -- Enabling Video Ready Networks  by BlueCoat

October 22, 2009 - This paper takes a look at some of the advantages of video conferencing in terms of both cost savings and time savings, explains some of the problems and challenges in making video conferencing work, and gives advice for making the network ready to accommodate video conferences.

Application Retirement: Enterprise Data Management Strategies for Decommissioning Projects  by IBM

December 05, 2008 - This paper describes how incorporating an enterprise data management solution into your decommissioning project can help your company increase the business value of your enterprise applications.

Application Tiering and Tiered Storage  by Dell, Inc.

March 25, 2009 - Storage consolidation brings many applications together to a single storage pool. It improves storage utilization, simplifies management, and increases reliability in well implemented SANs. While consolidation makes it easier to manage, provision, and backup your data, how do you manage different application service level requirements?

AppSense DataNow: Anywhere data access with enterprise-class governance and control  by AppSense

June 18, 2012 - Discover a solution that can be added to your existing IT infrastructure which makes users instantly productive anywhere without compromising IT governance or efficiency. Gain insight into flexible offline data access options and non-disruptive integration.

Architecting a Better Network Storage Solution  by BlueArc Corp.

March 01, 2008 - BlueArc's Titan Architecture is a revolutionary step in file servers with its hardware-based file system. This paper explains the details of the architecture to better understand the unique hardware-accelerated design and the object based file system.

Architecting Oracle VM Solution with Sun ZFS Storage Appliances and Sun Servers  by Oracle Corporation

September 01, 2010 - With virtualization and its ability to install multiple operating systems (OSs) and run them independently on a single server, IT can effectively consolidate hundreds of servers while optimizing resources and simplifying the infrastructure. Read this paper to find out so much more.

Archive Attender™ for Exchange - Affordable Email Archiving  by Sherpa Software

Archive Attender is a solution designed to move or copy messages from mailboxes, PST files and public folders. Administrators search indexed archives and view reports for storage and compliance. No SQL database or proprietary hardware required. Offers flexible archiving architecture. Free Trial available.

Archiving for Dummies  by Oracle Corporation

December 26, 2012 - Simply storing your data isn't enough. You need to efficiently manage and archive this data and be able to access any and all of it at any time, especially with new legal and regulatory requirements. Check out this free eBook to learn more.