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Vendors rev up next-gen LTO drives
September 29, 2004 -- With the final Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium Generation 3 specification in hand, LTO technology partners (and competitors) Certance, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM this summer got the nod to begin testing their LTO-3 tape drives in preparation for shipment later this year.
September 29, 2004 -- With the final Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium Generation 3 specification in hand, LTO technology partners (and competitors) Certance, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM this summer got the nod to begin testing their LTO-3 tape drives in preparation for shipment later this year.
Microsoft eyes backup market
September 22, 2004 -- Microsoft this week signaled its intent to jump further into the storage market with the announcement of a continuous disk-based backup-and-recovery product. However, its Data Protection Server (DPS) will not be available until at least the second half of 2005.
September 22, 2004 -- Microsoft this week signaled its intent to jump further into the storage market with the announcement of a continuous disk-based backup-and-recovery product. However, its Data Protection Server (DPS) will not be available until at least the second half of 2005.
CA emphasizes integration
September 14, 2004 -- In what the company billed as its most significant product introduction since the launch of its BrightStor platform in 2001, Computer Associates this week introduced 13 product updates and a new automation platform--BrightStor Process Automation Manager.
September 14, 2004 -- In what the company billed as its most significant product introduction since the launch of its BrightStor platform in 2001, Computer Associates this week introduced 13 product updates and a new automation platform--BrightStor Process Automation Manager.
IBM (re)-enters iSCSI array market
September 8, 2004 -- In mid-2001, IBM became the first major disk subsystem vendor to introduce an iSCSI-based disk array. The 200i was subsequently pulled from the market, reportedly due to performance issues and lack of end-user interest in iSCSI. Last week (three years later), IBM re-entered the market with the introduction of the entry-level TotalStorage DS300, which supports the iSCSI protocol and scales up to 4.2TB.
September 8, 2004 -- In mid-2001, IBM became the first major disk subsystem vendor to introduce an iSCSI-based disk array. The 200i was subsequently pulled from the market, reportedly due to performance issues and lack of end-user interest in iSCSI. Last week (three years later), IBM re-entered the market with the introduction of the entry-level TotalStorage DS300, which supports the iSCSI protocol and scales up to 4.2TB.
HDD channels sales soft in Q3
September 7, 2004 -- The channel is experiencing softer than seasonal demand this quarter in hard-disk-drive sales, particularly in the US and Asia, but the situation began to stabilize at the end of August, according to a report from equity research firm Needham and Company.
September 7, 2004 -- The channel is experiencing softer than seasonal demand this quarter in hard-disk-drive sales, particularly in the US and Asia, but the situation began to stabilize at the end of August, according to a report from equity research firm Needham and Company.
SVC for MDS supports non-IBM arrays
September 1, 2004 -- IBM, with partner Cisco Systems, has released a new version of its TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) software for Cisco's MDS 9000 switches.
September 1, 2004 -- IBM, with partner Cisco Systems, has released a new version of its TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) software for Cisco's MDS 9000 switches.
STK enters database archiving market
September 1, 2004 -- StorageTek recently jumped into the database archiving market with its Life-Cycle Director software for IBM's DB2 database.
September 1, 2004 -- StorageTek recently jumped into the database archiving market with its Life-Cycle Director software for IBM's DB2 database.
Tech Data, EMC target federal accounts
September 1, 2004 -- EMC and Tech Data last month expanded their distribution agreement to offer products and services to resellers and integrators targeting federal IT contracts, just in time for the end of the federal fiscal year, which ends on September 30.
September 1, 2004 -- EMC and Tech Data last month expanded their distribution agreement to offer products and services to resellers and integrators targeting federal IT contracts, just in time for the end of the federal fiscal year, which ends on September 30.
Special effects and shared file systems
September 1, 2004 -- The Orphanage visual effects studio leverages a shared file system and a SAN to coordinate artists and save time and money.
September 1, 2004 -- The Orphanage visual effects studio leverages a shared file system and a SAN to coordinate artists and save time and money.
SNIA launches new education, certification programs
September 1, 2004 -- The SNIA Technology Center Institute offers vendor-neutral storage networking education for end users and storage integrators.
September 1, 2004 -- The SNIA Technology Center Institute offers vendor-neutral storage networking education for end users and storage integrators.
What you need to build an iSCSI SAN
September 1, 2004 -- Here are some tips on what to look for in iSCSI target devices, including disk arrays, bridges, and tape libraries.
September 1, 2004 -- Here are some tips on what to look for in iSCSI target devices, including disk arrays, bridges, and tape libraries.
Visual effects studio sticks with DAS
September 1, 2004 -- Although the trend is toward networked storage configurations such as SAN and NAS, Stargate Digital is sticking with direct-attached storage.
September 1, 2004 -- Although the trend is toward networked storage configurations such as SAN and NAS, Stargate Digital is sticking with direct-attached storage.
Small studio requires huge storage
September 1, 2004 -- Cry Havoc uses disk arrays based on the latest generation of the venerable SCSI disk drive interface for high capacity and high performance.
September 1, 2004 -- Cry Havoc uses disk arrays based on the latest generation of the venerable SCSI disk drive interface for high capacity and high performance.
Users receive a compliance wake-up call
September 1, 2004 -- A joint study recently conducted by AIIM, the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Association, and Kahn Consulting concludes that while organizations are making headway when it comes to information management and compliance, for the most part they are not doing enough.
September 1, 2004 -- A joint study recently conducted by AIIM, the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Association, and Kahn Consulting concludes that while organizations are making headway when it comes to information management and compliance, for the most part they are not doing enough.
The Slow Moving Industry Standard
September 1, 2004 -- The Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) is slowly making its way through standards committees and is starting to show up in vendors' products. Although SMI-S is laudable in every respect, I think it's important for users to take a sober view of the standard and when they'll be able to reap the benefits.
September 1, 2004 -- The Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) is slowly making its way through standards committees and is starting to show up in vendors' products. Although SMI-S is laudable in every respect, I think it's important for users to take a sober view of the standard and when they'll be able to reap the benefits.
EFILM relies on SANs and SATA
September 1, 2004 -- The production studio uses storage area networks for sharing hundreds of terabytes of digital content, and Serial ATA-based disk arrays to keep costs down.
September 1, 2004 -- The production studio uses storage area networks for sharing hundreds of terabytes of digital content, and Serial ATA-based disk arrays to keep costs down.
Case Studies: SMBs turn to SANs
September 1, 2004 -- Whether it's Fibre Channel or iSCSI, small and medium-sized businesses are realizing that SANs make more sense than direct-attached storage.
September 1, 2004 -- Whether it's Fibre Channel or iSCSI, small and medium-sized businesses are realizing that SANs make more sense than direct-attached storage.
Asigra reels in remote data
September 1, 2004 -- Making sure that data generated at remote locations is properly backed up can be problematic for many enterprises, especially those with multiple, distributed sites and little to no IT support to leverage.
September 1, 2004 -- Making sure that data generated at remote locations is properly backed up can be problematic for many enterprises, especially those with multiple, distributed sites and little to no IT support to leverage.
EMC integrates ECM and storage
September 1, 2004 -- EMC this month will introduce a new product—EMC Documentum Content Storage Services (CSS)—that will allow its customers for the first time to define and automate storage policies for unstructured content based on the business value of that content.
September 1, 2004 -- EMC this month will introduce a new product—EMC Documentum Content Storage Services (CSS)—that will allow its customers for the first time to define and automate storage policies for unstructured content based on the business value of that content.
How secure is your storage?
September 1, 2004 -- According to a recent end-user survey conducted by the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) consulting firm, storage security is a lingering and growing problem among companies of all sizes and across all industries.
September 1, 2004 -- According to a recent end-user survey conducted by the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) consulting firm, storage security is a lingering and growing problem among companies of all sizes and across all industries.
Key benefits of Serial Attached SCSI
September 1, 2004 -- SAS provides a number of advantages over parallel SCSI in the areas of performance, configuration flexibility, scalability, and reliability/availability.
September 1, 2004 -- SAS provides a number of advantages over parallel SCSI in the areas of performance, configuration flexibility, scalability, and reliability/availability.
Reporting tools address backup problems
September 1, 2004 -- It's no secret that backups have become a high priority among IT executives.
September 1, 2004 -- It's no secret that backups have become a high priority among IT executives.
