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Virtual server backup and storage

• Planning for storage volume in the containerized world

  Containers are everywhere. But do they meet organizations' storage needs?  Continue Reading

• Understanding VM-aware storage options

  Virtualization has changed data centers, and now storage is changing to meet the new demands VMs place on IT administrators.  Continue Reading

• Features and benefits of a VM-aware storage array

  There are many new storage options for organizations looking to ease the process of VM provisioning, including a new wave of VM-aware arrays.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating new storage for virtualization options

  The proliferation of hyper-converged infrastructure is giving administrators more storage options for their virtual environments.  Continue Reading

• Future-proof your data center with a software-defined infrastructure

  As virtualization extends its reach beyond the server, software-defined storage is being included in strategies for future-proofing an infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• How the flash storage revolution is affecting virtual workloads

  A new generation of flash storage at more affordable prices is improving performance. Here are five quick tips to help you understand how to get the most for your money.  Continue Reading

• VMware VVOLs, VSAN changing the storage game

  Our Advisory Board weighs in on how VMware VVOLs, an addition released in vSphere 6, are changing the storage industry.  Continue Reading

• Answers to burning Microsoft Hyper-V Replica questions

  Hyper-V Replica is included in Hyper-V 3.0 without any extra cost, but what do you need to use it? When is the right time to host your applications in Hyper-V Replica? These questions and more are answered right here.  Continue Reading

• Five storage configuration tips to boost VM performance

  Correctly sizing and setting up your storage hardware can help eliminate bottlenecks and improve VM performance.  Continue Reading

• Smarter hardware: Evaluating virtualization-aware storage options

  Virtualization solves a lot of problems, but it also presents new storage challenges. Virtualization-aware storage can help improve performance.  Continue Reading

• Better IOPS in a flash: Why now is the time to start using SSD storage

  Using SSD storage is one of the fastest ways to improve IOPS and VM performance. Find out why our experts say now is the time to invest.  Continue Reading

• What virtualization admins need to know about flash storage

  A new generation of solid-state flash storage can add speed to virtual environments. With prices dropping and writes improving, flash could shine.  Continue Reading

• Update your approach to virtual server backups

  Don't stay stuck in the past when it comes to VM backup methods and tools. Modern hypervisors and third-party tools provide more options than ever.  Continue Reading

• The Microsoft Hyper-V snapshot explained

  Snapshots are an important management tool, but they aren't an alternative to backups. Find out how a Hyper-V snapshot works and how to use it.  Continue Reading

• Unified backup management: The search for the Holy Grail

  Managing physical and virtual backups together is tough. No single tool can meet all your needs, but there are some strategies to make backup management easier.  Continue Reading