Storage virtualization technology and services
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November 26, 2019
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Nov'19
Kasten backup aims for secure Kubernetes protection
Container storage backup is an emerging trend. Kasten K10, which launched in 2017 and provides backup for Kubernetes, takes on security in its major 2.0 update.
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January 25, 2018
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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.
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October 27, 2017
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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.
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April 19, 2017
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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.
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4 considerations for vSphere disk provisioning
To provision disk space in vSphere, consider the following: The size of data stores you require, thin vs. thick provisioning, storage acceleration and managing free disk space. Continue Reading
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Getting started with containerized storage
Containerization simplifies storage operations, saving time and money. Getting started is easy, too, once you know what to look for. Continue Reading
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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
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Are containers on Windows the right choice for you?
Containers have grown in popularity, but there are some considerations to weigh before you decide to migrate Server 2008 workloads to this technology. 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
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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
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Make container data mobile in today's cloud world
Data mobility is essential with container and hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. A data plane framework and data abstraction can ensure both data and application mobility. Continue Reading
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5 ways container data storage can lower costs
Embracing data storage containers within your organization could help cut storage costs, end wasteful business practices and streamline your storage operations. Continue Reading
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VMware partners craft managed services for AWS offering
VMware Cloud on AWS: Partners are stepping up to provide managed services around the hybrid cloud offering that combines VMware's virtualization products and the AWS public cloud. 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
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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
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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