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Cloud network-attached storage (NAS) emerges to address secondary file storage needs
Cloud computing is probably the biggest buzzword in IT right now, and the data storage market is no exception. Cloud network-attached storage (NAS) is emerging to address some small companies' file storage needs. As unstructured data continues to gro... FAQ
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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