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Information Security Training and Certification

• Data reduction for disk archiving: Hardware vs. software approaches

  Learn techniques to perform data reduction for disk-based archiving, for customers interested in both archiving data off primary storage and reducing the amount of space it takes once it gets there. Continue Reading

• Use multiple partner certifications to build business opportunities

  Acquiring multiple partner certifications can offer solution providers a bigger bang for their training buck by giving them expertise in both specific products and real-world technology scenarios. To make it work, solution providers need to shift ... Continue Reading

• Data reduction techniques for primary storage

  When it comes to data reduction techniques, there are two basic types of data on primary storage: active data and inactive data. Find out which techniques should be used when, for reducing customers' data without a performance penalty. Continue Reading

• Comparing I/O virtualization and virtual I/O benefits

  How do you differentiate between virtual I/O and I/O virtualization? In this tip, Greg Schulz details what each method can contribute to server performance and infrastructure and also compares their distinct qualities. Continue Reading

• Red Flags Rules compliance: Are your customers informed?

  In this edition of Patrolling the Channel, find out how to help customers comply with the Red Flags Rules without putting your own business at risk. Continue Reading

• Solution providers seek value of vendor-neutral network certification

  Vendor-neutral network certifications, such as CompTIA, may offer benefits for solution providers, but many question their value in an uncertain economy. Those certifications are more generic when it comes to knowledge of a vendor's particular ...Continue Reading

• Automating SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 installation

  Automating installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 is easy if you know how to maneuver the AutoYaST tool. Get two methods for creating an AutoYaST configuration file.Continue Reading

• How to develop a backup data reduction strategy for customers

  Deduplication can be a key component of a data reduction strategy, but it's important to consider a range of techniques to keep backup storage usage under control. Find out what two classes of products to consider.Continue Reading

• EMC/Data Domain deal: How should VARs react?

  With EMC and Data Domain set to join forces at the end of this month, storage VARs will need to take action. But how you react will depend on your existing relationships with the two companies, as well as NetApp. Get advice on your next best move.Continue Reading

• Tools for virtual machine-based disaster recovery

  Customers who want to leverage their virtual machine environment for disaster recovery need a tool to get their data to the secondary site in a usable form. Find out which tools work in which environments.Continue Reading

• Managing and optimizing the Microsoft Hyper-V server

  In this chapter excerpt from "MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization Configuration Study Guide: (Exam 70-652)," you'll learn how to understand the configuration tools and techniques for Hyper-V and get an overview of System Center Virtual Machine ...Continue Reading

• Offering SaaS for securing mobile devices

  The ever-growing popularity of mobile devices has created a significant revenue opportunity for solution providers. Securing mobile devices is an important service that will provide your customers with an added layer of security for their employees ...Continue Reading

• MSPAlliance accreditation programs vet managed services firms and practitioners

  In this podcast, MSPAlliance president Charles Weaver talks about the continuing evolution of the group's Managed Services Accreditation Program (MSAP), and its most recent addition, Certified Managed Services Professional (CMSP) for individuals.Continue Reading

• Thin provisioning risks vs. rewards

  If the risk of running out of space on a thin-provisioned system has turned you off to the technology, it's time to rethink that stance, build expertise in it and add value for your customers.Continue Reading

• The green storage opportunity: Power savings in every project

  Find out why you shouldn't wait around for a green storage project to come along – and why you need hard data to back up your power savings proposals.Continue Reading