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Using clustered network-attached storage (NAS) to manage unstructured data
Marc Staimer, president of Dragon Slayer Consulting, discusses the pros and cons of clustered NAS and the various clustered NAS vendors. His answers are also available as an MP3. FAQ
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Using network-attached storage as a target for disk-based data backup and recovery
For many businesses, using network-attached storage (NAS) as a target for disk-based backup and recovery is an attractive proposition. But, how do you decide if it's right for your organization? Curtis Breville, independent storage expert and webmast... FAQ
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Network-attached storage appliances for SMBs tutorial
Learn how to select the best network-attached storage (NAS) appliance in this tutorial on NAS purchasing considerations for SMBs. Tutorial
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Network-attached storage FAQ
Though network-attached storage (NAS) offers a number of benefits, it also presents some challenges. Ashish Nadkarni, Principal Consultant with GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the pros and cons of using NAS in an SMB environment and offers so... FAQ
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Do you believe virtual NAS solutions can fit in an SMB environment?
Virtual NAS solutions do fit into an SMB NAS environment, as long as you can find the benefit of consolidating various SAN islands into a single solution. In a typical SMB environment, there is a potential to have data strewn all over the place in th... FAQ
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What is clustered NAS and what are its benefits?
Clustered NAS is typically defined as a concurrent multi-node access to and servicing of data. This is usually accomplished by implementing some kind of distributed or clustered file system that allows any node to serve data regardless of where it's ... FAQ
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Are there any best practices for selecting a NAS system in an SMB environment?
Cost is the primary driver for the SMB space. Other things to consider are to determine if the product is viable in the market, the serviceability and the ease of use, including the implementation and configuration. FAQ
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With NAS prices declining, which vendors are positioning their offerings to fit the SMB market?
What you'll find is that most major vendors such as EMC, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems and even HP have recognized the importance of having some sort of NAS offering in the SMB space. Most now offer lower cost or tiered solutions for these markets. FAQ
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Is NAS a better storage option for SMBs than a SAN or a mixed solution?
Absolutely, it is a much better option. NAS can leverage your existing IP infrastructure and very rarely requires any additional hardware or software for access. It easily integrates with corporate security and authentication domains. FAQ
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What are the benefits of NAS for SMBs?
The key benefit is the ability to consolidate structured and unstructured data into a file-sharing environment that utilizes the existing IP infrastructure. Since clients rarely require any additional hardware to access data, the initial investment i... FAQ
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Iomega upgrades SMB NAS with server-class drives, management features
Iomega introduced its new line of PX SMB NAS devices with server-class SATA drives, cloneable device configuration, and power management features. News | 16 Feb 2012
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D-Link, Iomega, Pivot3 add surveillance storage
D-Link expands its iSCSI platform for surveillance storage, EMC Iomega partners with Axis, and Pivot3 adds storage appliance for video. News | 21 Sep 2011
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Iomega’s PX Series SMB NAS devices support SSDs, 3 TB drives
Iomega released its PX Series of desktop and rackmount SMB NAS devices with SSD support, swappable drives, trusted domains, and server virtualization platform certification. News | 04 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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Promise delivers cloud storage backup with SMB multiprotocol system
Promise Technology emphasizes data protection with its new SMB multiprotocol NAS and iSCSI storage system, including a cloud backup option and bundled backup software. News | 23 Feb 2011
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NetGear adds ReadyNAS Pro desktop SMB storage appliances
NetGear launches desktop appliances for remote office as part of its ReadyNAS SMB storage platform, along with replication software and cloud backup for data protection. Article | 05 Nov 2010
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Scale Computing launches clustered multiprotocol storage system with iSCSI, NAS
Scale Computing unveiled a cluster storage solution for small- and medium-sized businesses; the N05 starts at 1.5 TB and supports thin provisioning, snapshots, and replication. Article | 01 Sep 2010
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QNAP updates its NAS management software and other SMB data storage news
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: QNAP updates its NAS management software; Verizon offers McAfee-powered security software for small business Mac users and more. Article | 30 Jun 2010
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Cisco launches NSS 300 Series SMB multiprotocol storage platform
Cisco's multiprotocol NSS 300 Series Smart Storage line replaces the NSS 2000 and 3000 NAS boxes launched last year; product launch raises questions about Cisco's long-range storage plans. Article | 09 Jun 2010
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Synology launches DiskStation DS210+ NAS server for small businesses and other SMB data storage news
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: Synology launches DiskStation DS210+ NAS server for SMBs; Symantec launches new cloud-based service for SMBs and more. Article | 19 May 2010
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Top five tips for choosing a network attached storage device
The editors of SearchSMBStorage.com have closely followed the network attached storage (NAS) device market. Here are our top five NAS device tips. 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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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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Adding a NAS device to your data storage environment
Determine whether or not you need a NAS device for your SMB environment by asking yourself these six questions. Tip
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NAS appliance purchasing tips: A network-attached storage guide
Learn everything you need to know about buying a NAS appliance, NAS vendors and what to look for in a NAS product. Tip
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SMBs and network-attached storage appliances: What you need to know before you buy NAS
Many SMBs are considering the switch to NAS. In this tip, learn whether or not a NAS is right for your environment, and what questions to ask vendors to get the best one. Tip
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Choosing a NAS filer for small and medium-sized businesses
Learn what a NAS filer is, if it's suitable for your SMB and how to choose the right one for your data storage environment. Tip
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Networked data storage for SMBs: Five signs you need to ditch direct-attached storage
This tip looks at strategies for moving from direct-attached storage (DAS) embedded within physical servers, to network-attached storage (NAS) or a storage area network (SAN). Tip
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A comparison of data compression and data deduplication technologies for SMBs
Data deduplication can often refer to technologies that aren't really deduplication at all. In this tip, we'll discuss the different types of data compression, the pros and cons of each and offer recommendations for SMB storage environments. Tip
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File virtualization technology considerations for SMBs
NAS filers implemented to address unstructured data growth are now taking up large amounts of IT administrators' time. This tip explores file virtualization and how presenting multiple NAS boxes as one pool of storage can ease storage management burd... Tip
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SAN vs. NAS security
Learn about NAS security and if SAN is more secure than NAS in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Clustered network attached storage (NAS) for SMBs
Should you use a clustered NAS for your SMB? Ask the Expert
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Does a storage device exist inside a NAS unit or is it connected externally?
Business continuity expert Pierre Dorion discusses network-attached storage. Ask the Expert
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NAS vs. PC-based file server
Business continuity expert Pierre Dorion discusses NAS vs. a PC-based file server. Ask the Expert
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NAS: How does a client access files?
NAS expert Randy Kerns offers advice to a reader who asked: "How does NAS appear to machines accessing files from it?" Ask the Expert
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NICs in NAS systems
NAS expert Randy Kerns answers the question: "Is it typical, when using a NAS appliance, that a host/server would have 2xNICs installed?" Ask the Expert
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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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Iomega upgrades SMB NAS with server-class drives, management features
Iomega introduced its new line of PX SMB NAS devices with server-class SATA drives, cloneable device configuration, and power management features. News
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Top five tips for choosing a network attached storage device
The editors of SearchSMBStorage.com have closely followed the network attached storage (NAS) device market. Here are our top five NAS device tips. 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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D-Link, Iomega, Pivot3 add surveillance storage
D-Link expands its iSCSI platform for surveillance storage, EMC Iomega partners with Axis, and Pivot3 adds storage appliance for video. News
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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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Users say choosing the best SMB NAS system has gotten a little easier
Choosing an SMB NAS system has gotten a lot easier, thanks to a plethora of vendors offering full-featured products priced right for SMBs. Tutorial
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Iomega’s PX Series SMB NAS devices support SSDs, 3 TB drives
Iomega released its PX Series of desktop and rackmount SMB NAS devices with SSD support, swappable drives, trusted domains, and server virtualization platform certification. News
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NAS best practices: Tips on small business NAS devices
We’ve gathered our top tips and articles to highlight some NAS best practices SMBs should keep in mind before decided to implement a NAS system. Tutorial
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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
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Promise delivers cloud storage backup with SMB multiprotocol system
Promise Technology emphasizes data protection with its new SMB multiprotocol NAS and iSCSI storage system, including a cloud backup option and bundled backup software. News
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About Small-midsized Business NAS
While network-attached storage (NAS) provides many advantages for small-midsized businesses (SMB), it also presents many challenges. This topic section discusses strategies for addressing these challenges. Checkout this page for up-to-date news and how-to information about NAS clusters, hardware and appliances and management strategies.