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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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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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iSCSI SAN storage will remain popular with SMBs: An iSCSI tutorial
This tutorial looks at the factors driving adoption of iSCSI SANs today and what to consider before deploying iSCSI. Tutorial
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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 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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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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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Management/Executive Track (Chicago 2009)
Sometimes technology alone won't solve storage-related issues. You also need to be adept about the business of acquiring storage systems. As a storage manager, you will be called on to develop storage solutions to satisfy evolving business needs -- a... Storage Decisions
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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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Iomega launches SMB multiprotocol storage with SSD support, dedupe
Iomega’s StorCenter px12-350r SMB multiprotocol storage has SSD support, as well as EMC’s Avamar data deduplication. News | 23 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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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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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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HP introduces new data storage consolidation products and other SMB data storage news
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: HP introduces new storage consolidation products for SMBs; SMBs utilize online data backup service from AT&T and more. Article | 04 Jun 2010
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NetGear ReadyNAS data storage devices now VMware Ready certified
NetGear's ReadyNAS product line is now VMware Ready certified, an important feature for shared storage devices. Article | 20 Apr 2010
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SMB data storage briefs: Tandberg Data introduces LTO-5 Half Height tape drives
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: Tandberg Data introduces LTO-5 Half Height tape drives; Data Deposit Box launches cloud storage service for SMBs and more. Article | 14 Apr 2010
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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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Removable disk drives vs. tape storage for small businesses
Removable disk drives offer a lot of benefits that tape storage doesn’t. Find out if removable disk storage is right for your SMB from these tips and articles. Tip
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Top 10 tips for small business data storage in 2010
Here's a look at the top 10 SMB storage tips from 2010. Learn about primary storage data reduction techniques, the pros and cons of cloud storage for SMBs and more. Tip
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Are cloud storage providers good for primary data storage?
With all the hype surrounding cloud storage providers, should SMBs use the cloud for primary storage? 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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How are e-discovery tools used and what are some good tools for SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains how e-discovery tools are used and what options are available to SMBs in this expert response. 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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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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SAN-in-a-box
A SAN-in-a-box, also known as a SAN-in-a-can or a SAN kit, is a data storage device that includes all the basic SAN components are in a single package. Word
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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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How Apple's iPad could impact SMB data storage management
Greg Schulz, analyst with The Storage IO Group, discusses how thin devices could be used in SMBs and what to consider from a storage perspective as these devices gain traction. Podcast
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SMB data storage podcasts: Trends and strategies in SMB storage
Listen to our podcasts on SMB storage trends and strategies. Looking to learn about the latest SMB storage trends and how-to advice? We have the answers here. 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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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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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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Iomega launches SMB multiprotocol storage with SSD support, dedupe
Iomega’s StorCenter px12-350r SMB multiprotocol storage has SSD support, as well as EMC’s Avamar data deduplication. 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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Small businesses storage and midrange storage system buying guide
Learn how to buy the best midrange storage system for your small business in this buying guide. Tutorial
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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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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
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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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About Small-midsized Business Data Storage Strategy
Developing effective storage strategies for the data center can be crucial for organizations of any size. This topic section specifically focuses on the storage challenges facing small-midsized businesses (SMB). Learn more about developing an effective strategy for the data center, including information about outsourcing storage and the various storage vendors offering SMB-level products.