Research Papers

WHITE PAPER - EchoStream for AIX is a proven solution to the data recovery problem that is in use at a variety of referenceable accounts today.
Posted: December 12, 2008 | Published: December 12, 2008


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Recovery | IT Infrastructure | RPO | RTO | Storage Security | Tape Backups

WHITE PAPER - This document will focus on defining storage optimization and technologies available today that reduce data footprint.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: December 10, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Disaster Recovery | Enterprise | NAS | Storage Provisioning | Storage Security | Storage Virtualization | Vendors

PODCAST - This Podcast provides storage pros with some effective approaches on how to incorporate and manage remote backups centrally from a main data center.
Posted: December 9, 2008 | Premiered: December 8, 2008


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Data Management | Data Recovery | Data Security | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | Microprocessors | NAS | Remote Offices | SAN | Server Virtualization | Storage Best Practices | Storage Devices | Storage Management | Storage Security | Storage Service Providers | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization Software

DATA SHEET - The Sun Fire x4540 storage server, the first open storage server, integrates industry-standard compute and storage components in an open architecture and runs the Solaris OS and Solaris ZFS.
Posted: December 4, 2008 | Published: December 4, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Intelligence | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Management | Data Warehouses | SAN | Server Management | Storage Security

DATA SHEET - The Sun Storage J4200 array provides high availability, cost-effective 2U storage and supports up to 12 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives.
Posted: December 4, 2008 | Published: December 4, 2008


Topics:  Data Security | Linux | RAID | Storage Architectures | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Security | Windows

WEBCAST - This webcast explains the 7 vital components that make up a mission critical environment, what are some practical first steps to take and where are the areas of vulnerability.
Posted: December 1, 2008 | Premiered: November 26, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Business Continuity Planning | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | Risk Management | SAN | Storage Management | Storage Security | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) planning are critical to managing risks in a successful business. This paper covers how to make disaster recovery cost effective with virtual infrastructure.
Posted: November 25, 2008 | Published: November 24, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Disaster Recovery | Secure Content Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Architectures | Storage Consolidation | Storage Security | Storage Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines how Oracle Exadata can deliver outstanding I/O and SQL processing performance for data warehousing applications by leveraging a massively parallel architecture to enable a dynamic storage grid for Oracle Database 11g deployments.
Posted: November 20, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Warehouses | Oracle (Product) | SQL | Storage Capacity | Storage Security | Storage Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This guide documents the process for a typical migration to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 along with a few critical considerations before the deployment takes place.
Posted: November 19, 2008 | Published: November 19, 2008


Topics:  Active Directory | Email Archiving | Email Server Software | Microsoft Exchange | SMTP | Software Migration | Storage Management | Storage Security | Windows Server 2003

WHITE PAPER - Sun's latest tape drive and tape library solutions can help companies grow automated tape environments without disruption, and consolidate mainframe and open system operating environments while minimizing power and operating costs.
Posted: November 19, 2008 | Published: November 19, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Storage Appliances | Storage Consolidation | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Security | Storage Virtualization | Tape Drives

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn how to meet compliance regulations and protect your company's data while utilizing electronic data systems to meet business objectives.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Encryption | Electronic Discovery | Email Filtering | Email Management | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | HIPAA Compliance | Records Management | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Storage Security

WEBCAST - Watch this webcast for expert tips on securing your SAN environment and meeting government regulations. Learn about a technique that transparently encrypts data inside the storage environment without slowing or disrupting business critical applications.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Premiered: December 3, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Encryption | Data Encryption Software | Network Security | Regulatory Compliance | SAN | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Security

VIDEOCAST - Learn how Sun StorageTek T-series tape drives use a Crypto-Key Management System to encrypt data, and how Volsafe technology helps your business meet electronic, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Posted: October 24, 2008 | Premiered: October 23, 2008


Topics:  Data Encryption | Information Security | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Storage Appliances | Storage Management | Storage Security | Tape Drives

WEBCAST - In part one of this webcast, W. Curtis Preston will deconstruct the common backup system and point out the mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations.
Posted: October 23, 2008 | Premiered: October 23, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuation Services | Business Continuity Planning | Data Security | Disaster Recovery | Performance Testing | RAID | Storage Best Practices | Storage Security

JOURNAL ARTICLE - Backup services can save hardware and staffing costs, but beware of surprise fees.
Posted: October 23, 2008 | Published: October 1, 2008


Topics:  Backup Server Hardware | Backups | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Operational Support Systems | SLA | Storage Best Practices | Storage Security | Storage Systems