Storage virtualization technology and services

Storage virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple storage devices into what appears to be a single storage device -- or pool of available storage capacity -- that is managed from a central console.. See complete definition.

January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18
Cisco HyperFlex update may open partner opportunities

Cisco HyperFlex gets an upgrade that the company said offers multi-cloud integration and a sales opportunity for channel partner companies.
October 27, 2017 27 Oct'17
HCI technology: Pivot3 taps Arrow for distribution

HCI technology vendor Pivot3 has entered a partnership with Arrow Electronics that covers distribution, marketing, channel development and contract manufacturing; other news.
April 19, 2017 19 Apr'17
Promise Technology VSkyCube HCI handles cloud migration

VSkyCube is Promise Technology's hyper-converged infrastructure for midsize businesses and cloud hosting providers. VSkyMotion moves storage between Promise hardware and AWS.
April 13, 2017 13 Apr'17
Persistent container storage vendors take center stage

Portworx expands persistent storage features with PX-Enterprise upgrade. Virtuozzo Storage adds erasure coding to file and block, while StorageOS makes beta available.

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Software-defined storage solutions: A channel primer

Channel companies have an opportunity to help their customers deploy emerging software-defined storage technology, a pursuit that may also boost a partner's consulting revenue. Continue Reading
Channel: Cost, speed among benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure

Channel partners active in hyper-converged infrastructure see an expanding set of use cases, although mission-critical applications may lag behind other HCI candidates. Continue Reading
Data reduction methods for virtualized environments

Compression and deduplication are common data reduction methods used in virtual storage environments, but the technologies work at different storage levels. Continue Reading

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Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions to set 2018 pace

In 2018, channel partners can expect to see continued demand for hyper-converged infrastructure solutions and greater traction in the flash storage market. Continue Reading
Taking a look at the HPE hybrid IT strategy

Since Hewlett Packard Enterprise's creation in 2014, the company's evolution has been marked by buyouts and divestments, bringing it to its current focus on hybrid IT. Continue Reading
Converged vs. hyper-converged infrastructure: The bottom line

Is your infrastructure more suited to a converged or hyper-converged system? Both approaches use virtualization, but software and hardware need to be factored in. Continue Reading

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Hyper-converged technology lock-in: Good, bad or indifferent?

There are downsides to the technology lock-in that comes with implementing hyper-converged infrastructure, but getting all your products from one vendor isn't necessarily a negative. Continue Reading
Improve your vendor independence in hyper-converged and CI systems

Your best bet at avoiding vendor lock-in with hyper-converged and converged infrastructure systems may be a DIY approach. Explore offerings from several top vendors. Continue Reading
IT infrastructure costs can add up with hyper-converged systems

On the surface, hyper-converged systems may seem budget-friendly. But watch out for pricey feature options that can increase overall costs as you build. Continue Reading

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Shorten your data storage problem list with hyper-convergence

IT professionals have many hurdles to jump in traditional, virtualized storage environments. Luckily, hyper-converged infrastructure can eliminate some of those obstacles. Continue Reading
Virtual server bottlenecks among data storage problems

Though virtual server performance bottlenecks remain among data storage problems, there are fixes available, but beware, each fix has side effects. Continue Reading
Five types of storage virtualization: Pros and cons

Expert Brien Posey discusses five ways to virtualize storage in an organization. Review the pros and cons of each approach to find the best fit for your data center. Continue Reading