Storage-area networks (SAN) are being adopted more frequently today, but uncertainty still exists among users about why to install them and the applications that can make the best use of them. SANs ...

The acceptance of server and storage virtualization has enabled a paradigm shift in how data center infrastructure is purchased and deployed. End user companies are migrating from purchasing separate ...

Storage area network (SAN) technology has been around since the late 1990s, but historically it was priced far out of the range of small IT departments. Now this option for making more-efficient use ...

Our Technology Update this week takes a look at one of the most common technologies used to link network-attached storage with storage-area network resources. Namely NAS gateways. In a nutshell NAS ...

As the demand for bandwidth grows, so does the reach of networks. Users need to access data globally, from multiple locations around the world, quickly and transparently without breaking budgets. Data ...

Before I get into building a system, keep in mind that "cheap" doesn't need to equate to "junk". In fact, you can build a pretty decent system with loads of disk space for relatively little money. Or, ...

CAMPBELL, Calif. – Silverback Systems Inc. is introducing a family of processors under the iSNAP name intended for Internet Protocol (IP)-based storage networks. The first iSNAP processor, the ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Ramya Krishnamoorthy shares a detailed case ...

How to get the most storage value on your SMB network: Tips and advice. You have two choices when you run low on storage space in your server: upgrade your server ...

This week, Xiotech Corporation launched the Magnitude 3D 1000m mobile storage area network specifically designed to meet the needs of government agencies. The Magnitude 3D 1000m makes it easier for ...

It's all about the SAN -- man. The more you know, the easier it is. Take our SAN quiz and find out where you stand as a SAN guru. 1. This is a geographically dispersed telecommunications network. The ...