IBM beefs up midrange storage arrays with 8 Gig FC, iSCSI, self-encrypting drives

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August 25, 2009

IBM has upgraded its midrange disk array storage systems, rolling out the IBM System Storage DS5020 Express with support for 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI and self-encrypting drives. Full Story

Vendors take steps to lock down cloud storage services

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August 24, 2009

Cloud storage services offer virtually unlimited capacity, no infrastructure installation or support, and flexible payment options for organizations large and small. But these positives are often overshadowed by cloud security issues, whether perceived or real. Before signing up with managed services, organizations therefore want to be sure they're as secure as in-house solutions. Full story

Virtual tape libraries: A tutorial on managing VTL technology

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August 7, 2009

If you are saturating your Fibre Channel (FC) network links to complete disk-to-tape data backup jobs in smaller and smaller timeframes, it may be time to consider installing a virtual tape library (VTL) to implement a disk-to-disk data backup and recovery environment. A VTL can complement your legacy tape archive system by introducing disk-to-disk backup time and speed advantages.

In this tutorial on virtual tape library technology, learn about buying and managing a VTL, VTLs and data deduplication, and virtual tape library vendors and products. Full story

Overland Snap Server NAS watches over Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC exhibits

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August 4, 2009

The IT staff that set up the tech infrastructure at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC consider their storage system a key piece of the building's security plan. While the Overland Storage Inc. Snap Server 620 network-attached storage (NAS) appliance doesn't actually handle any security, it does store data from the IP camera system the Annex relies on to keep its valuable exhibits safe. Full Story