February 09, 2009 - (Free Research) This article describes a proof-of-concept study demonstrating the successful configuration of MySQL database servers using a Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System. Configuration procedures are included, describing how to configure both the Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System and the MySQL database servers for NFS and iSCSI access of storage.
September 30, 2008 - (Free Research) To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series of tape libraries. This allows a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer speed. This white paper explores
this setup and configuration.
December 30, 2008 - (Free Research) Dell/EMC CX4 series storage arrays and Dell PowerEdge blade servers can be advantageously de-ployed in Oracle and Exchange 2007 solutions. The examples provided in this paper depict two such solutions.
April 30, 2007 - (Free Research) The ePlus Virtualization Jumpstart Program provides you with a meaningful introduction to implement and support a virtualized environment. This four-day program includes the installation and configuration of a working VMware environment with one-on-one training from a VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
December 30, 2008 - (Free Research) Miercom awarded Cisco MDS with 'Rated Best' for Reliability and Non-Blocking Performance in the Director Class Storage Area Networks Switch Industry Assessment. This paper explains the features Cisco MDS has that led to that award.
December 2008 - (Free Research) In this informative E-Guide learn specifically how Hyper-V is designed to meet high availability requirements, how this technology is being used at the hardware level, role of a 64-bit operating system with virtualization 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.
March 2009 - (Free Research) This data sheet details Replay for BlackBerry, an advanced backup and recovery application that protects your entire messaging ecosystem, not just the BlackBerry data, like other products.
December 2008 - (Free Research) This paper details a few of the possible deployment scenarios when using Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System (called Unified Storage System hereon ) with Vmware Infrastructure ESX 3.5. This paper also describes how each of the deployment differs from one another.
June 2009 - (Free Research) Learn how data center virtualization enables your company to implement cost-effective disaster recovery (DR) solutions and reduce DR testing and maintenance costs.
June 2009 - (Free Research) The Oracle Optimized Warehouse for Sun combines products from two industry leaders to provide a pre-configured, pre-installed, calibrated, and validated solution that includes the Oracle database, Sun™ servers, storage, and the Solaris™ Operating System (OS) for a fast, reliable, and scalable data warehouse.
March 2009 - (Free Research) The existing storage solution at Eternit (Schweiz) AG, was unable to meet the
growing needs of the organization. The company wanted a solution that was scalable, cost efficient and easy to use. Read this case study to find out how Dell was able to assist with these goals.
May 2009 - (Free Research) Direct PCI Express (PCIe) attached flash storage offers unparalleled performance levels and vastly outperforms SAS/SATA-attached flash storage solutions. However, such PCIe attached flash storage cards have many restrictions. Read this white paper to learn about an enhanced PCIe flash storage solution from Dolphin, in partnership with Fusion-IO.
December 2008 - (Free Research) Data Domain deduplication storage offers a powerful data protection solution by reducing redundant data across backups and providing a cost-effective replication option for simpler disaster recovery. This paper looks into some of the options and strategies for developing a data protection plan for your Microsoft SharePoint environment.
January 2009 - (Free Research) Forrester surveyed 124 of its global clients on storage for virtual server environments. For IT professionals who will either upgrade or deploy a new storage environment to support server virtualization, this report gives an overview of those survey reports, tells what firms have done in the past, and gives key Forrester recommendations.
January 2008 - (Free Research) EMC Corporation commissioned Demartek to perform a hands-on evaluation of EMC's new entrylevel CLARiiON AX4 iSCSI storage system. This report shows the actual steps taken to install and use the AX4 storage system. Screen shots are included.
September 2008 - (Free Research) Given the enormous long-term costs and implications of a systems interruption, companies need to carefully define and implement plans to mitigate losses. This paper arms you with how to build a strong business case for a recovery plan.
April 2009 - (Free Research) The impact of natural, random and man-made disasters on Windows Server applications, especially email, and their subsequent disruption can cripple an organization. This white paper offers advice for protecting your existing Windows Server infrastructure from disruptive application outages.
June 2009 - (Free Research) According to industry statistics, the majority of a typical company's data doesn't reside on data center storage -- it lives on the "edge." The edge may be desktop PCs, laptops or even smart phones and PDAs. In this videocast W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data.
January 2009 - (Free Research) This report documents ESG Lab‘s testing of the Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault, which is a fully integrated backup to disk appliance that offers reliable data protection with file level data deduplication and fast, drill-down recovery.
