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• Address recognition with wireless routers

  Wireless domain recognition issues can be solved by assigning static addresses to the devices in question.  Continue Reading

• From iSCSI to Fibre Channel storage -- when to switch

  Assessing Fibre Channel (FC) versus iSCSI benefits depends on storage capacity. Read expert Brain Peterson's advice on deciding when a switch is necessary.  Continue Reading

• Storage area network (SAN) management: Compliance assessment

  Streamlining data storage management through retention policies can ease the burden of regulation compliance and data management.  Continue Reading

• Responsible data storage management and retention

  Responsible data management means keeping important on file while deleting obsolete information.  Continue Reading

• Mitigating data storage compliance risks through policies

  Data management compliance policies are the easiest way for resellers guide customers through compliance issues.  Continue Reading

• Linux server virtualization -- When is it appropriate?

  Linux server virtualization can be useful to the right shop, but may not always be the best solution VARs can offer.  Continue Reading

• Xen or VMware for Linux server virtualization?

  Xen and VMware both have different effects on Linux server virtualization. VARs can determine which is best for the customer by understanding their infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Storage area network (SAN) management reliability

  Storage area network (SAN) management reliability and uptime can be enhanced by incorporating good architecture.  Continue Reading

• Virtual servers comparison: XenEnterprise 3.2 and VMware

  Finding the right virtual server for your customer depends on the features needed. Xen has recently released XenEnterprise 3.2 to compete with VMware.  Continue Reading

• Isolating non-storage IP traffic

  Isolating non-storage IP traffic from IP-based iSCSI SAN traffic can enhance SAN security and performance.  Continue Reading

• Hardware tokens add security to wireless networks

  Security tokens, like Mobikey and SecureID, operate above the MAC layer, and are thus applicable to any network.  Continue Reading

• Blade server security hardware advice

  VARs can learn why blade server security issues are basically the same as with rack servers or standalone servers.  Continue Reading

• Database clustering secures data

  Database clustering is a good tool for you to use to keep a client's data safe and available constantly.  Continue Reading

• Database mirroring best practices for VARs

  Database mirroring with Microsoft SQL Server can allow VARs to build a fail safe into customers infrastructure in order to keep data highly available at all times.  Continue Reading

• Controlling Microsoft SQL Server sprawl

  Consolidating Microsoft SQL Server will result in better management and availability of the database for your customers.  Continue Reading