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Event log management made easy

Most companies' log files carry too much noise. For a better log management system, turn the normal model on its head

5 things CIOs should know about big data

These five tips set the foundation for any CIO's big data plans

iSCSI storage networking: What you need to know

As simple as iSCSI is to get running, configuring it to perform optimally requires a solid knowledge of how it actually works

Get your storage network right for NFS

Once you've built a solid network foundation, the next challenge is to use it as effectively as possible. With NFS, these best practices can help

How to avoid big data spending pitfalls

Big data holds great promise, but it can be an expensive trap if you give vendors too much leverage or don't prove the business case

Build a bulletproof network for IP storage

Correctly configuring a network for IP storage isn't quite as simple as it seems. Here's how to do it right

Fake a stretched cluster for fun and profit

True stretched clusters are out of reach for many, but you can use the concepts to avoid downtime -- even amid major upgrades

Large enterprises handing off data center builds as demand booms

All-time high 92 percent of IT pros surveyed said data center expansion is in the works

Avoid disaster with stretched clusters

So-called stretched clusters promise utopia of disaster avoidance and disaster recovery virtualization, but the technology is still new. Here's how to deal with the challenges

How to avoid a forklift storage upgrade

Despite your best attempts to look ahead, primary storage always seems to go obsolete before its time

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iSCSI storage networking: What you need to know

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As simple as iSCSI is to get running, configuring it to perform optimally requires a solid knowledge of how it actually works

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Data Explosion Channel

Data storage news and hands-on advice to help build, manage, and secure data storage systems that scale on demand.

Most companies' log files carry too much noise. For a better log management system, turn the normal model on its head

These five tips set the foundation for any CIO's big data plans

As simple as iSCSI is to get running, configuring it to perform optimally requires a solid knowledge of how it actually works

Once you've built a solid network foundation, the next challenge is to use it as effectively as possible. With NFS, these best practices can help

Big data holds great promise, but it can be an expensive trap if you give vendors too much leverage or don't prove the business case

Correctly configuring a network for IP storage isn't quite as simple as it seems. Here's how to do it right

True stretched clusters are out of reach for many, but you can use the concepts to avoid downtime -- even amid major upgrades

All-time high 92 percent of IT pros surveyed said data center expansion is in the works

So-called stretched clusters promise utopia of disaster avoidance and disaster recovery virtualization, but the technology is still new. Here's how to deal with the challenges

Despite your best attempts to look ahead, primary storage always seems to go obsolete before its time

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