November 28, 2008 - (Free Research) Dell, Inc. commissioned Principle Technologies to compare performance for online transaction processing (OLTP) of two entry-level storage arean network (SAN) solutions - the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart. Read this paper for a detailed comparative analysis.
March 09, 2009 - (Free Research) As enterprises turn to server virtualization to enhance IT flexibility while reducing costs, Server virtualization solutions such as VMware Infrastructure software are helping organizations achieve those goals by abstracting applications from physical resources. Read this paper for 7 Ways Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization.
April 30, 2007 - (Free Research) Dell, Inc. commissioned Principle Technologies to compare the performance on a heavy Exchange 2007 workload of two mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. Tested and compared were the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array. Read this paper for a detailed analysis of the results.
May 06, 2009 - (Free Research) This test report details the results of an Exchange 2007 performance test comparing the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array with the HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array. The results may surprise you! Read on for more!
March 18, 2009 - (Free Research) This solution overview details the EMC CLARiiON AX4, an entry level SAN for VMware that brings VMware benefits by enabling and supporting new functionality. Give your SAN enterprise-class capabilities and efficiencies at a surprisingly economic price. Read on for further details.
January 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Virtual Instruments NetWisdom solution is a Fibre Channel performance monitoring tool for SANs that helps organizations simplify SAN administration and ensure that SAN performance and availability are optimized. Read this Butler Group technology audit to discover the advantages of NetWisdom, explore core functionality, and learn about deployment.
May 04, 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper highlights the key benefits and unique features of Virtual Instruments' VirtualWisdom solution designed to identify and correct SAN infrastructure issues.
April 15, 2009 - (Free Research) Nexsan iSeries™ is the perfect solution for server virtualization, databases, file storage, data consolidation and multiple data storage requirements where performance and scalability are a must and simple IP deployment is desired. In this podcast, CTO Gary Watson discusses how the iSeries addresses current SAN architecture limitations.
May 18, 2009 - (Free Research) The Scalable Analytic Appliance (SAA), powered by ParAccel and EMC, is a tightly integrated analytic database appliance. It brings together the performance and price-performance advantages of the ParAccel Analytic Database™ (PADB) with the enterprise reliability and feature set common in today's midrange SAN storage systems.
June 20, 2008 - (Free Research) In the summer of 2008, Dell commissioned a study by Forrester Research to determine the current state of iSCSI adoption, the applications that it is commonly used for, drivers for adoption, experience of adoptors, and attitudes of those who have not yet adopted the protocol. Read the fascinating findings here.
December 30, 2008 - (Free Research) Virtual Infrastructure makes it possible to run multiple applications and operating systems in a single resource pool that spans several physical machines. This White Paper describes the innovative approach introduced by Cisco and VMware to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, scalable, and mobile.
March 01, 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.
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.
April 21, 2009 - (Free Research) This case study details how Cisco MDS high performance data center solution is expected to help one of Italy's leading research and development universities to improve and increase the use of computing resources, enhance innovation, increase investment and bring scientific breakthrough to market faster.
December 21, 2008 - (Free Research) This document addresses the relevant business and technical challenges that the Cisco MDS 9000 N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) feature addresses and then describes the solution benefits that help meet these challenges.
January 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This document explores the role Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom Enterprise monitoring and analysis technology plays in reducing the cost and complexity of managing the datacenter cloud - and the large heterogeneous and virtualized infrastructure within it.
May 20, 2009 - (Free Research) In this technical article you will learn how the Business-Ready Configurations for Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware Infrastructure™ provides a detailed reference architecture for deploying and using VMware virtualization on Dell blades and iSCSI storage environments.
June 09, 2009 - (Free Research) 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.
April 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Check out this case study to see how Dell teamed up with Mc Allen Independent School District to simplify its messaging, storage, and backup infrastructure while reducing power and cooling requirements by a projected 86%.
March 17, 2009 - (Free Research) Data storage management is a multifaceted process that is always changing. In this tutorial on SMB storage management, learn about iSCSI versus Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), managing your data backups, and the biggest SAN storage management trends for the year ahead.
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January 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Check out this fact sheet on Compellent's Storage Center SAN. It's HCL-certified with VMware to ensure seamless integration and support. Read on to learn just how your organization can easily achieve the real-world benefits of virtualization.