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Storage Virtualization

April 21, 2008

Virtualization is arguably the hottest trend in IT, and although server virtualization gets most of the headlines storage virtualization provides the same benefits -- and the two technologies will eventually come together. This week’s In-Depth report includes three case studies on block-level virtualization, as well as a series of case studies on file virtualization.

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Managing resource growth with storage virtualization
Storage virtualization helps Purdue University manage storage complexity, facilitate change, and reduce costs. More...

Managing growth with storage virtualization
Storage virtualization and thin provisioning help a Midwest financial firm manage server growth, avoid resource constraints, and delay the purchase of a large array. More...

Reducing migration pains with virtualized tiers
Server/storage virtualization and a tiered storage architecture produced significant benefits for a large retailer. More...

File virtualization combats unstructured data growth
Case studies show how end users are taking advantage of file virtualization to manage unstructured, file-based data growth. More...

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