What is vSAN? Among other things, it’s a virtualized approach to software defined network storage that’s easier on administration – and your wallet. If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, this
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Understanding Virtualization: VMware BasicsUnderstanding Virtualization: VMware Basics
For many users, VMware downloads are the first point of contact with the world of virtualization. There’s more to it than just the underlying software, and in this article we’ll
Under The Hood: iSCSI And SANsUnder The Hood: iSCSI And SANs
Shared storage and storage area networks (SANs) wouldn’t be possible without the underlying mechanisms and protocols connecting the parts and processes of a network. One of them is iSCSI. But
The Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) And The EnterpriseThe Virtual Storage Appliance (VSA) And The Enterprise
Once the preserve of large-scale enterprises, the virtual storage appliance (VSA) now brings shared storage and network agility to businesses of all sizes. Open source platforms now even make free
Storage Virtualization And Backup: Strategic ConsiderationsStorage Virtualization And Backup: Strategic Considerations
by Des Nnochiri, 17 Apr, 2022 Storage virtualization and the software-defined environments of virtual machines present particular challenges for administrators and business managers building a backup strategy for their IT
Storage Virtualization And Backup: Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)Storage Virtualization And Backup: Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
Information held in a virtualized storage system may require occasional backups – on-site, in the cloud, or both. In this article, we’ll be looking at the circumstances favoring one option
Storage Area Networks (SANs) And The CloudStorage Area Networks (SANs) And The Cloud
As the digital economy requires more and more enterprises to conduct at least part of their business online, organizations have been looking to the cloud to alleviate their IT burdens.
SAN Pricing, Cost, And Management ConsiderationsSAN Pricing, Cost, And Management Considerations
For some years now, IT budgeting has been a major concern for businesses of all types and sizes. As storage area networks (SANs) gain in popularity, SAN pricing and management
Open Source SAN Software And The Virtual SANOpen Source SAN Software And The Virtual SAN
Keywords: open source san software, san, sans, shared storage, virtual san, vsan, solarwinds license, free virtual server software, storage virtualization, starwind virtual san, starwind software, starwind Open source software gives
NAS And SAN: What’s The Difference?NAS And SAN: What’s The Difference?
What’s in an acronym? As far as network data sharing and the deployment of storage hardware are concerned, there’s quite a bit of difference between NAS and SAN. And as