November 2011 - (Free Research) In this webcast, we consider the novel architectural options presented by new technology and offer 5 reasons to offload analytic workloads from your data warehouse. Topics discussed include the changing business and technology landscape, a new architecture for all business information, 4 criteria for selecting the right offload platform and more!
January 2009 - (Free Research) This ESG Lab Validation explores how the DL2000, pre-installed with Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 software, can be deployed to protect critical data in about 20 minutes.
November 2011 - (Free Research) This resource offers a design guide for implementing a scalable infrastructure for centralized server-hosted desktops. Review validation results and sizing advice for virtual desktop deployments using new unified computing and storage solutions.
February 2011 - (Free Research) This paper discusses the basic requirements of the PCI DSS, with a focus on the administrative and technical elements of the program. It also reviews the validation requirements of the standard and potential sanctions for failure to comply.
April 2013 - (Free Research) This ESG Lab preview summarizes the results of independent, third-party testing of QLogic's new 10000 Series 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter with a focus on scalable database performance improvements and shared cache effectiveness in single-server and multi-server environments.
March 2011 - (Free Research) This ESG Lab report presents the results of a mixed workload performance benchmark test designed to assess the real world performance capabilities of an IBM Storwize V7000 storage system and IBM x3850 X5 servers in a VMware-enabled virtual server environment. Download now to find out the results.
December 2011 - (Free Research) ExaGrid is a cost-effective, scalable disk-based backup solution that replaces tape in your nightly backup process, enabling faster and more reliable backups at a price comparable to a new tape library. ExaGrid offers the only disk backup appliance with data deduplication purpose.
March 2008 - (Free Research) RowGen provides a cost-effective alternative to the practice of production data replication. This is accomplished by providing data content that requires no additional security measures.
December 2008 - (Free Research) This Webcast examines in detail a new storage platform that seamlessly fits into existing backup environments and provides a flexible policy-based deduplication technology.
August 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper explores how modern, space-efficient virtual disks eliminate the cost of unused and unallocated storage as they simplify the tasks of assigning storage capacity to applications. Read now to learn more.
August 2008 - (Free Research) While rich next generation applications promise a radically improved customer experience, they also have the potential to overwhelm your servers. This paper examines a set of sophisticated tools for load testing your new high -powered apps.
February 2013 - (Free Research) This white paper documents the results of ESGs Lab's hands-on testing with a focus on automatic simplicity, efficient unified storage, application performance, and resilience for mid-range enterprises.
February 2010 - (Free Research) Before Ajax or other RIA technologies can be ready for prime time in your business, you need to verify that they can deliver enterprise-scale performance that won't lag or crash under peak loads. Read this white paper to learn best practices for load testing that will help you make sure that they're ready.
February 2011 - (Free Research) In this guide, you’ll learn more about phishing, why it has become such a widespread problem, and the negative impact that a phishing attack can have on your company and your customers. You’ll also learn how SSL and EV SSL technology can help protect your website, your business, and ultimately your bottom line.
October 2010 - (Free Research) IBM Real-time Compression solutions address all the requirements of primary storage data optimization, including performance, using a purpose-built technology called real-time compression. This paper details the results of tests conducted by IBM Real-time Compression and IBM.
February 2012 - (Free Research) ESG Lab believes that organizations struggling with the cost, complexity, and risk associated with tape backups would be wise to consider the bottom line savings that can be achieved with ExaGrid. Check out this lab validation report to learn more.
February 2010 - (Free Research) The benefits of MaxIQ are illustrated by comparing the performance levels between an Adaptec Series 5 storage controller with MaxIQ SSD caching, and an Adaptec Series 5 storage controller without MaxIQ. The tests are performed using industry standard performance tools and/or validation via real world web server application testing.
December 2008 - (Free Research) In this Lab Validation Report, ESG will test Quantum’s DXi Series of disk-based backup and replication appliances; with an in-depth look at the Dxi7500 platform.
July 2012 - (Free Research) This ESG Lab Validation report documents the results of hands-on testing of the Oracle Sun ZFS Storage Appliance. Testing focused on ease of deployment, high performance, efficiency of hybrid columnar compression, effectiveness of system analytics, and high availability through multiple failure scenarios. Read now to learn more.
March 2012 - (Free Research) This paper describes the benchmark testing that was done with IBM Storwize V7000 storage system and Fidelity information services in January 2012.
June 2011 - (Free Research) In this transcript of a podcast interview, Jeff Boles of the Taneja Group examines some of the business drivers behind storage tiering. He also explores some of the challenges associated with tiered storage, such as data migration, and how effectively addressing these challenges can be the key to tiered storage success.