NAS or file virtualization

NEWS: 1 - 3 of 13

	OnStor purrs at high-end enterprise NAS space with Cougar gateway SearchStorage.com | 15 Jul 2008 ARTICLE - With clustered NAS systems now showing up in the enterprise, OnStor brings out a NAS gateway, called Cougar, that doubles the processing and capacity of its Bobcat series gateways.

	Shopzilla turns to file virtualization for data management SearchStorage.com | 05 Jun 2008 ARTICLE - With file management key to its infrastructure, Shopzilla turns to in-band virtualization to manage its rapidly growing data.

	Storage Decisions Chicago 2008 Session Downloads Storage Decisions | 02 Jun 2008 ARTICLE - Download all the sessions from the Storage Decisions Chicago 2008 conference on topics including DR, SANs, backup, storage virtualization, storage management and green storage.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 9

	Top 5 NAS tips of 2007 Submitted By: SearchStorage.com Editors | 29 Nov 2007 TIP - Here are the top 5 NAS tips of 2007, based on our readers' interest. This list covers topics such as file virtualization, NAS aggregators and more.

	Are there any problems or issues involved in 'backing out' of file virtualization? If so, what steps can users take to minimize their headaches? Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007 FAQ: - Removing virtualization can be highly disruptive to file servers and NAS platforms, but it really depends on what you're using virtualization for...

	Are there any practical limits to file virtualization or caveats to be aware of? Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 12 Jun 2007 FAQ: - Scalability is a huge issue to consider. There are many ways to view scalability. For example, you might increase the number of storage systems or NAS filers in the environment...

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 9

	NAS virtualization explained By George Crump, Contributor | 30 Jul 2008 NAS VIRTUALIZATION EXPLAINED - With more NAS devices serving files that are boot images for a virtual infrastructure, NAS virtualization must combine virtualized file system and virtual file server capabilities.

	Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage & Capacity Management Track (Chicago 2008) Storage Decisions | 02 Jun 2008 STORAGE DECISIONS - This Storage Decisions Chicago 2008 track examines traditional methods of operational data protection, as well as compelling alternatives.

	Like a DNS server, file virtualization saves time for storage admins Carol Sliwa, Contributor | 22 Apr 2008 SPECIAL REPORT - File virtualization products can help storage administrators deal with NAS sprawl, replicate data, migrate files between servers and manage storage utilization policies.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 3

	network-attached storage 30 Apr 2003 WORD - Network-attached storage (NAS) is hard disk storage that is set up with its own network address rather than being attached to the department computer that is serving applications to a network's workstation users. By removing ...

	file virtualization 25 Jun 2007 WORD - File virtualization is the creation of an abstraction layer between file servers and the clients that access those file servers. Once deployed, the file virtualization layer manages files and file systems across servers, ...

	storage virtualization 06 Jul 2004 WORD - Virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple network storage devices into what appears to be a single storage device that is managed from a central console. Storage virtualization is commonly used in a ...

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 20

	Storage Bin 2.0: Virtualization challenges Storage Magazine | 10 Dec 2007 COLUMNS - Some of the biggest challenges in the data center revolve around backing up and recovering data in a virtual machine environment.

	Best Practices: Viewing virtualization from every angle Storage Magazine | 10 Dec 2007 COLUMNS - Virtualization can be a tricky technology for storage managers who need to apply traditional standards while navigating new obstacles. But it's prudent to embrace it now so the storage team can enjoy the same benefits that ...

	Rein in NAS with file virtualization Storage Magazine | 10 Mar 2007 FEATURES - NAS filers have sprung up largely unchecked in many companies, creating major management headaches and forcing companies to reevaluate how they handle this critical piece of storage infrastructure. File virtualization ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to NAS or file virtualization:  NAS hardware, NAS management