Table of ContentsEditorialCloudy with a chance of ...From the beginning, there has been confusion surrounding cloud storage, mostly around the definition.
Special ReportEvolving use cases for file-based storageNAS and file virtualization can play a critical role in virtual server environments, file services, data protection, archiving, and high-performance computing. Case StudiesOpening Pandora's box of SAN managementSAN performance and management tools from disk array vendors fail to provide the requisite heterogeneity, metrics, and interoperability to enable SAN managers to effectively manage performance.
SAN management for virtual serversAs virtualized environments grow, administrators need deeper visibility into their SANs.
Snia Of StorageSNIA develops standards for cloud storageThe Cloud Storage Initiative (CSI) and Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) standard promise to lift the concerns and confusion around cloud storage. FeaturesThe SAS Advanced Connectivity RoadmapAdvantages of the Mini-SAS High Density (HD) interconnects include denser cabling, longer cable distances, improved management, and more.
AnalysisUsers lukewarm on cloud storageMany cloud storage providers have conducted surveys designed to gauge end-user interest in hosted (external) cloud storage.
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