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Data migration best practices for SMBs
Learn about the data migration tools, techniques, and services available to small- and medium-sized organizations. Tutorial
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Understanding cloud computing storage
The cloud is one of the hottest topics in storage today. Test your knowledge of cloud computing storage with our quiz. Quiz
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Email archiving systems for small businesses
To help you gain more knowledge on email archiving, we've collected our top tips and articles on email archiving systems for SMBs. Tutorial
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Choosing the best virtual server storage: A tutorial
Choosing primary storage for virtual servers involves balancing performance, capacity, features, and costs. Learn the key factors to pick the best virtual-server storage system. Tutorial
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Data storage technology trends of 2010: How last year's predictions fared
Here's a look at how well we did at predicting last year's data storage technology trends for SMBs. Column
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Data archiving methods and best practices for small businesses
Improper data archiving methods or improper use of archiving software can lead to legal problems in your business. Find out how to avoid data archiving problems with these top six articles on data archiving. Learning Guide
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RAID data storage for beginners: A RAID quiz
Think you know everything about RAID data storage? Take our quiz and find out. Quiz
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RAID level comparison chart: A free download
Download our free RAID level comparison chart, where the most important RAID levels are defined, along with information about the pros and cons of each RAID level. Download
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Managing data storage in small businesses: A data storage strategy tutorial
In this tutorial on managing data storage in small businesses, learn about how to choose the best data storage strategy, what your networked storage options are, and the pros and cons of working with a VAR. Tutorial
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Understanding cloud storage services: A guide for beginners
In this guide on cloud storage services for SMBs, get all of your cloud storage questions answers with the latest tips and expert advice. Learning Guides
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Western Digital Corp., Synology announce new SMB products, services
Western Digital Corp., Precision IT, Synology and Google announce products aimed at the small- and medium-sized business market. News | 21 May 2013
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade. News | 19 Feb 2013
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Paragon Software Group and NovaStor Corp. roll out new software
Paragon Software Group released its Hard Disk Manager 12 software, and NovaStor rolled out the latest version of its NovaBACKUP product. News | 07 Dec 2012
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Paragon Software Group, D-Link, NovaSTOR release SMB-friendly products
Paragon Software Group, D-Link and NovaSTOR announced storage and data protection products for small- and medium-sized businesses this week. News | 25 Oct 2012
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Thecus, McAfee partner on NAS device
Thecus Technology Corp. and McAfee announced a partnership this week. News | 20 Apr 2012
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InMage compatibility added to Intel Server Continuity Suite for SMBs
Intel Corp., and InMage Systems announced this week that InMage's recovery offerings are now compatible with Intel's Server Continuity Suite. News | 21 Mar 2012
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SSD technology making inroads with SMBs
A recent survey found businesses moving toward SSD technology. Why? The technology offers higher performance than spinning disk. News | 28 Oct 2011
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10 Gigabit Ethernet technology: A viable option for SMBs?
Cost could be a concern, but 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology is option for SMBs. News | 19 Sep 2011
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Metalogix Exchange archiving software gets mobile device support
Metalogix upgrades its Archive Manager Exchange email archiving software with mobile device support and one-stop content searching. News | 03 Aug 2011
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Cloud gateway appliances ease SMBs into cloud storage systems
Early users of cloud gateway appliances are finding they are an easy, cost-effective way to get their data into the cloud. News | 23 May 2011
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Top five tips on data management tools for small to medium-sized businesses
SMBs face unique challenges when it comes to storage management. Check out our five favorite tips on data management tools from the past year. Tip
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A look at storage in Windows Server 8
Frequent TechTarget contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey introduces some of the storage features and changes in Windows Server 8 in this video. Tip
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Command line storage provisioning in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a step-by-step approach to storage provisioning from the command line in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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VDI best practices: Making VDI cost-effective for SMBs
Learn how to make VDI cost effective for your company and get VDI best practices in this tip. Tip
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Is free storage software worth the risk?
Learn about the pros and cons of using free storage server software for your organization. Tip
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Small business email archiving solutions explained
Follow these tips and experts advice to help you choose the best small business email archiving solution. Tip
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Data migration checklist: What to do before, after and during a data migration
A data migration checklist and some upfront planning can help simplify labor-intensive SAN storage data migration projects. Tip
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Secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly security tools for SMBs
Learn about secure data storage strategies and budget-friendly storage security tools in this tip. Tip
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Cloud gateways open up cloud-based storage options for SMBs
Cloud storage gateways look like the storage you're used to, and provide advanced functions like snapshots and deduplication. But it's how cloud gateways move data to and from cloud-based storage providers that make them attractive to SMBs. Tip
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Thin provisioning storage benefits
This tip provides an overview of thin provisioning storage, some of its benefits, and potential downsides. Tip
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What is N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV)?
Learn the definition of N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) in this expert response by Randy Kerns. Ask the Expert
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Using cloud storage services for primary storage
Learn about whether or not cloud storage services are a good choice for primary storage in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Converged Enhanced Ethernet vs. Data Center Bridging
Learn what Converged Enhanced Ethernet vs. Data Center Bridging is in this expert response by Randy Kerns. Ask the Expert
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What role do data migration projects play in tiered data storage?
Learn about how tiered storage and your data migration projects can help each other in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Data migration approaches for SMBs
Learn what the best data migration approach for your SMB in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What type of centralized data storage should I use for 1.5 TB of data across multiple locations?
Greg Schulz explains centralized data storage options for an SMB with 1.5 TB of data across several locations. Ask the Expert
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What are the best ways to control RAID rebuild times?
Greg Schulz explains what factors can have the biggest impacts on RAID rebuild times in this ATE. Ask the Expert
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What are some good data migration strategies for small businesses?
Greg Schulz explains the most important data migration strategies SMBs should consider before migrating their data. Ask the Expert
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When should small businesses avoid server consolidation and virtualization in their environments?
Greg Schulz explains when it is best to avoid server consolidation and virtualization in SMB environments in this ATE. Ask the Expert
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What are the pros and cons of working with a storage VAR for small businesses?
Greg Schulz explains the pros and cons of working with VARs in SMB environments in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Shared SAS
Shared serial-attached SCSI (SAS) is a method for attaching more than one server to a storage array via individual point-to-point or SAS switched connections. Definition
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desktop NAS
Desktop NAS (network-attached storage) is a device that stores and serves the file-level data of networked computers. Definition
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cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers’ data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the Internet. Most services are based on a utility storage model. Definition
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Small business email archiving services primer
In this podcast interview, find out about the challenges SMBs face with email archiving, the different types of email archiving services, hybrid email archiving and affordable products for SMBs. Podcast
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Storage virtualization benefits data migrations in small businesses
Marc Staimer discusses how storage virtualization can ease data migration for SMBs in this podcast. Podcast
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Email archiving FAQ podcast
Stephen Foskett, director of data practice with Contoural, discusses email archiving in this podcast. Podcast
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Western Digital Corp., Synology announce new SMB products, services
Western Digital Corp., Precision IT, Synology and Google announce products aimed at the small- and medium-sized business market. News
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade. News
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Paragon Software Group and NovaStor Corp. roll out new software
Paragon Software Group released its Hard Disk Manager 12 software, and NovaStor rolled out the latest version of its NovaBACKUP product. News
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Paragon Software Group, D-Link, NovaSTOR release SMB-friendly products
Paragon Software Group, D-Link and NovaSTOR announced storage and data protection products for small- and medium-sized businesses this week. News
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Thecus, McAfee partner on NAS device
Thecus Technology Corp. and McAfee announced a partnership this week. News
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InMage compatibility added to Intel Server Continuity Suite for SMBs
Intel Corp., and InMage Systems announced this week that InMage's recovery offerings are now compatible with Intel's Server Continuity Suite. News
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Shared SAS
Shared serial-attached SCSI (SAS) is a method for attaching more than one server to a storage array via individual point-to-point or SAS switched connections. Definition
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Top five tips on data management tools for small to medium-sized businesses
SMBs face unique challenges when it comes to storage management. Check out our five favorite tips on data management tools from the past year. Tip
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desktop NAS
Desktop NAS (network-attached storage) is a device that stores and serves the file-level data of networked computers. Definition
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A look at storage in Windows Server 8
Frequent TechTarget contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey introduces some of the storage features and changes in Windows Server 8 in this video. Tip
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About Small-midsized Business Data Storage Management
Optimizing data storage management can yield advantages for small-midsized businesses (SMB). Checkout this topic page for news and how-to information for improving your ability to perform data storage management. Learn more about the benefits of tiered storage, remote storage and virtualization strategies as well as how to improve your organization's data compliance and archiving efforts.