All-in-One Guides:Storage for virtualization learning guide
Architecture
Part one of our All-in-One-Guide on storage and server virtualization discusses the architectural considerations for virtualized storage environments. Learn about various architectural challenges posed by storage in the virtualized environment, browse our expert responses on important how-to questions, get a grasp on NPIV and more. Check back in October for part two of this comprehensive guide, which focuses on operations and management considerations.
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Three ways to virtualize storage
Tip - Data center pros need to know the pros and cons of the three basic methods of storage virtualization.
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Weighing hosted, bare-metal, OS and hybrid server virtualization
Tip - This tip helps you identify the pros and cons of the various server virtualization approaches: hosted, bare-metal, operating system and hybrid.
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What to consider when designing virtual hard disk (VHD) storage
Tip - A key performance concept is VHD file placement. In this tip, Anil Desai looks at some scenarios and recommendations that can have a significant impact on performance.