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Data migration process best practices
A data migration process can be challenging and complicated. Check out these best practices before you begin a data migration process in your SMB. Learning Guide
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SMB network data storage quiz
With even more SMB network data storage products available than ever before, new challenges have emerged for SMBs. Take our network data storage quiz to test your knowledge. Quiz
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Cost and complexity can snag SMB data storage consolidation efforts
Greg Schulz, founder and Senior analyst with the Storage IO Group, answers some common questions about storage consolidation in this Q&A. FAQ
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Networked storage for small businesses: A guide to SMB storage networking
In this essential guide, learn about the best options and the latest trends in storage networking for SMBs. Download it for free. E-Guide
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Data file archiving for small businesses: Determining what file archive tools to use for your SMB
Learn how to determine what file archive tools are best for your organization in this FAQ. FAQ
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Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs
In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the block and file storage protocol options available in the latest offerings. Tutorial
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Data migration tools take SMBs to the next tier: Data migration and tiered storage tutorial
SMBs can use inexpensive and easily available migration tools and virtualization platforms to tier storage data, save money, and increase performance. Tutorial
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Electronic discovery best practices for SMBs
E-discovery can be a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Brian Hill, senior analyst with Forrester Research, discusses the specific e-discovery challenges that SMBs face today and outlines e-discovery best practices in this Q&A. FAQ
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Email archiving strategies: A tutorial on email archiving for smaller businesses and SMBs
In this tutorial on email archiving strategies for smaller businesses and SMBs, learn about in-house vs. outsourced email archiving, backup vs. archiving, email archiving strategies for smaller businesses and what to look for in an email archiving pr... Tutorial
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SMB data storage technology tutorials: Storage advice for smaller businesses
Check out our SMB tutorials on storage topics such as disk-based backup, data management, disaster recovery planning, storage strategy, and more. Tutorial
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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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Dell adds clustered NAS to PowerVault for 'unified' storage
Dell begins integration of its Exanet clustered NAS technology with its PowerVault SMB product—but does the NAS-iSCSI offering qualify as unified storage? News | 14 Apr 2011
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Survey: More than 60% of SMBs don't use email archiving software
A recent survey says more than 60% of U.S. small businesses don't use email archiving software; ProStor announces 200 InfiniVault customers; and more news. News | 28 Mar 2011
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SonicWall CDP appliances get new data management, dedupe features
SonicWall CDP appliances now have centralized policy-driven data management and the ability to dedupe data on clients before moving it to its continuous data protection appliance. News | 11 Mar 2011
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High school deploys TwinStrata CloudArray cloud storage gateway
Essex Agricultural and Technical High School recently deployed cloud storage using a cloud storage gateway from TwinStrata after evaluating a similar product from Nasuni. Article | 14 Jan 2011
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Cloud email archiving services: Users reveal the good, bad and the ugly
Cloud email archiving services promise low upfront costs, unlimited capacity, and ease of use. We talked to a couple users to see if the products are living up to the hype. Article | 28 Sep 2010
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Are value-added resellers (VARs) an SMB's best friend?
If SMBs do the right research, a VAR, or channel partner, can often provide the IT assistance they need. Article | 12 Jul 2010
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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10 Gigabit Ethernet technology: A viable option for SMBs?
Cost could be a concern, but 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology is option for SMBs. News
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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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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
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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.