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Data Storage Fundamentals: Understanding the Key Terms
Today, we’re getting back to basics. LUNs, volumes, and partitions are three of the most fundamental concepts in data storage. If you’re fairly new to storage, you’ve probably heard these terms and wondered what they meant. So we’re going to break down just what they…
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NAS vs. Object-Based Storage
Today’s IT professionals basically have two options for dealing with exponential data growth. The first option is to stick with NAS, and commit to continually scaling out the architecture, or they can implement a new approach with object storage technology. Legacy NAS For years, IT…
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Understanding RAID Groups: Breaking Down RAID Performance
The purpose of RAID is to store high levels of data but to maintain as good of a performance as possible. Essentially, you increase storage reliability by arranging drives in groups and then dividing that data into different drives within a group. RAID groups are…
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Raw Capacity vs. Usable Capacity
When dealing with storage, one of the things that can cause some confusion with how much space is truly available on your system is whether you’re speaking in terms of raw or usable capacity. So, we are going to try and provide a little clarity…
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Top 5 Common Network Monitoring Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Top 5 common network monitoring mistakes (and how to fix them) Most of us know that monitoring the company network is necessary for keeping business running, preventing outages, and maintaining healthy network security. Still, plenty of businesses wind up suffering incredibly disruptive network failures, usually…
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Hardware Maintenance and IT Outsourcing – Knowing What Is Needed
IT outsourcing is gaining prominence as more businesses face rising technology demands beside stagnant budgets. The solution, in many cases, is to turn to a global data center networking and optimization provider that can handle some, or all, of a company’s IT needs for: IT…
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What Is DCIM? – Data Center Infrastructure Management [Quick Guide]
Jump-to Outline What Is DCIM? Why DCIM? Benefits of Data Center Infrastructure Management 1. More Uptime 2. Improved Utilization 3. Enhanced Productivity 4. Optimized Costs DCIM Best Practices Know What You Have Gauge Resource Requirements Always Work Off the Same System of Record Implement Ongoing…
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Core Components of Data Center Infrastructure and Facilities
Jump-to Outline What Is Data Center Infrastructure? Data Center Facility Infrastructure Is More Than IT What Is Data Center Infrastructure Management? Types of Data Center Components Storage Infrastructure Data Center Components Server Infrastructure Data Center Components Network Infrastructure Data Center Components Types of Data Center…