Storage Virtualization Showdown (Part 3): Data Mobility

In this part of the Storage Virtualization Showdown series, I’ll be discussing storage virtualization capabilities that enhance the commoditization of storage

Why Data Mobility?

Before we can take advantage of the performance and technological enhancements of new storage equipment, and benefit from the better cost structures of more efficient and dense hardware, we must . . . → Read More: Storage Virtualization Showdown (Part 3): Data Mobility

Storage Virtualization Showdown (Part 2): Architecture Overview

This post is part of a series comparing leading storage virtualization solutions.  In this post I’ll review the architecture of each platform and discuss pros and cons in relation to how they are managed.  The architecture plays a big part in all areas of this series, so the concepts discussed here will be carried . . . → Read More: Storage Virtualization Showdown (Part 2): Architecture Overview

Storage Virtualization Showdown (NetApp, IBM, EMC and HDS)

Storage virtualization isn’t new, it has been around in one form or another since the invention of the filesystem.  The focus of this series, however is on storage virtualization within the SAN fabric.  The primary requirement for a vendor to be included in this “showdown” is the ability to virtualize 3rd party storage systems.  . . . → Read More: Storage Virtualization Showdown (NetApp, IBM, EMC and HDS)

Data Domain vs. Simpana Dedup: Final Round

Final Round: Data Mobility and Solution Longevity

This post ends the series where I’ve been comparing appliance based deduplication with Data Domain vs. Simpana Native Duplication and explaining why I think native deduplication is the best approach.  If you haven’t read the earlier posts in this series, they can be found here:

EMC Data . . . → Read More: Data Domain vs. Simpana Dedup: Final Round

Data Domain vs. Simpana Dedup: Round #3

Round 3: Data Invulnerability vs. Epic Data Indestructability

Ok, so the term “Epic Data Indestructability” doesn’t actually exist, but I needed something for a section title and CommVault doesn’t have clever, made-up marketing term like “Data Invulnerability” to describe the resiliency built into the Simpana platform.  The availability of protected data should be a . . . → Read More: Data Domain vs. Simpana Dedup: Round #3