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The AWS and VMware partnership is certainly an interesting one, with big changes possibly taking place in both the VM and public cloud markets. Get our experts' first take here.

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Virtual server backup and storage News

October 18, 2013 18 Oct'13
VMware VDP 5.5 improvements expected to drive down competitor pricing

VMware vSphere Data Protection Advanced 5.5 offers functionality improvements and competes with products from Veeam, which could drive prices down.
December 09, 2011 09 Dec'11
QuorumSoft adds file-level restore for XenServer: News in brief

Actifio scores funding, expands in North America; DataCore melds software with Microsoft SCOM; EMC Iomega, StorMagic certified for vSphere 5.
November 28, 2011 28 Nov'11
VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details

SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product.
October 27, 2011 27 Oct'11
Crafting a virtual DR plan that actually works

Implementing a virtual DR plan is a cost-effective and efficient way to keep business up and running after a disaster.

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Virtual server backup and storage Get Started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

Navigate the ins and outs of VMware VVOL technology

With these five quick tips, you'll be well versed in VMware VVOL advantages, requirements, components, management options and pre-implementation considerations. Continue Reading
VMware VVOL technology drives progress in storage management

VMware Virtual Volumes are on the cutting edge of storage virtualization, but require admins to reconsider their approach to storage provisioning prior to implementation. Continue Reading
Building a foundation with software-defined architecture

Like any good orchestra, all of the elements of your data center must work in harmony. Get your infrastructure back in tune by creating the ideal software-defined data center. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Virtual server backup and storage Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

What are some agentless backup benefits?

Agentless data backups offer some major advantages over agent-based backups. The technology should be used wherever possible, and it can be especially beneficial for VM backups. Continue Reading
When should you switch from Hyper-V replication to Storage Replica?

If Hyper-V replication is meeting your needs, there is probably no reason to use Storage Replica, but if you need a feature that offers scalability, you should make the switch. Continue Reading
What makes an SDS product successful?

The software-defined storage approach involves a number of moving parts, including hyper-converged systems, networking for rapid data delivery and solid-state drives. Continue Reading

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Manage Virtual server backup and storage

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

What types of VMware DR tools can be used for planning and execution?

DR in large virtualized environments can be a challenge. Use VMware DR tools like vSAN, vSphere Replication and vCloud Air Disaster Recovery to ease planning. Continue Reading
Virtual machine data recovery dos and don'ts for better backup

Explore how virtual machine recovery works, but be careful with the process, as running a VM from backup data storage indefinitely can cause difficulties. Continue Reading
Identify and overcome issues in your storage subsystem

Issues in your storage subsystem can create bottlenecks that drastically effect storage performance. Identify these issues early on by running benchmarks and analyzing your results. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Virtual server backup and storage Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

When backing up VMs, overcome any issues you encounter

Common problems with VM backups include low disk space, low memory, interdependencies and so on. Learn how to overcome these issues and more with this expert advice. Continue Reading
Remove snapshots without issue by being prepared

Data center admins often run into problems when it comes to snapshot removal. The best way to avoid these issues is to prevent them in the first place. Continue Reading
Solve extreme storage and configuration problems within a storage infrastructure

Configuration problems and extreme storage demands can take a serious toll on your storage infrastructure. Fortunately, with the right tools, these issues are easy to remedy. Continue Reading

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