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Introduction to Data Deduplication
Wesley David discusses data deduplication and why all system admins should consider utilizing it. Duplicate data can lead to system inefficiencies and unnecessary costs in your system's storage arrays. In this introductory post, Wesley covers what deduplication actually is, the different types of deduplication and helps you decide what would be the best option for you.
Veeam Backup and Replication Support for Hyper-V is Finally Here
TrainSignal's Kasia Lorenc is back with another video interview, this time with Veeam's VP of Product Strategy, Doug Hazelman. Hazelman discusses Veeam's latest release of their popular Backup & Replication solution. Now on it's 6th version, Backup & Replication now has support for Hyper-V.
Recommended Reading:
- Data Warehousing 2.0 and SQL Server: Architecture and VisionArchitecture and data warehousing are not static. From the first notion of a data warehouse to a full-blown analytical processing architecture that includes data marts, ETL, near line storage, exploration warehouses, and other constructs, data warehousing and its associated architecture continue to evolve.
- StreamInsight 1.2 – New in SQL Server Code Name “Denali” CTP3The upcoming SQL Server Code Name “Denali” release will include key improvements for StreamInsight. This video covers the highlights 4 major areas which are part of SQL Server Code Name "Denali” CTP3.
- Top 5 Things You Need in a Virtualization Management Solution [PDF]vExpert Eric Siebert outlines the five key areas that a good virtualization management solution should cover. These include Performance Management, Capacity Planning, VM Sprawl Identification, Chargeback and Showback and Storage I/O Bottlenecks.
- NEW! Storage I/O Bottlenecks in a Virtual EnvironmentBottleneck issues range in cause from simple configuration settings to improper storage architecture design. vExpert Eric Siebert addresses identifying and resolving storage I/O bottlenecks, one of the biggest threats to performance in a virtual environment.
Featured Downloads in Backup & Storage
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- Managing The Risk Caused by Server VirtualizationThe ability to share all available resources across multiple workloads and to move those workloads across the environment has broken down the silos within IT departments of server, application, network and storage. Read how George Crump's report on help solve these problems through increased visibility into virtualized environments.
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Recommended Videos
How To Bounce & Track Virtual Machines with FREE VM Console
Watch this short video to see how-to bounce a VM without ever logging into VMware. Plus, see how easy it can be to track up/down status of your VMs & take historical snapshots before restarts – even if you’re not a VMware administrator!
How To Monitor Your Storage System with FREE SAN Monitor
Learn how to monitor storage array performance, drill down into LUN inventory details, and track storage asset information using SolarWinds free SAN Monitor. Get the visibility you need to stay a step ahead of potential performance problems lurking in your storage array.
How To Monitor Your Virtual Infrastructure with VM Monitor
See how to monitor the CPU memory, disk usage, and more on your VMware ESX Server and associated virtual machines using SolarWinds FREE VM Monitor.
Further Reading
- External Hard Drive Read Only Issue and Solution
- Xperf Rocks Part 2: Analyzing Storage Performance Data & Generating Graphs
- Xperf Rocks Part 1: Troubleshooting Storage Performance Problems
- Windows GPT Disks - Is Bigger Really Better?
- Implementing iSCSI Storage with Windows Failover Clusters
- Leveraging the Cluster Validation Wizard for Troubleshooting Storage Problems
- Utilizing SAN Storage with Windows Failover Clusters
- Understanding the Windows Disk Storage Architecture
- An Overview of RAID Storage Levels
- Understanding PAL Reports to Identify Windows Storage Bottlenecks
- Exploring Windows Storage Technologies: DAS, NAS and SAN-Based Solutions
- How can I write (burn) ISO files to CD or DVD?
- How do I delete an "undeletable" file?
- Difference Between Basic and Dynamic Disks in Windows XP/2000/2003
- How can I control whether Windows 2000's dynamic disk upgrade is available on my computer?
- How can I prevent users from writing to USB removable disks (USB flash drives)?
- How can I prevent users from writing to USB removable disks (USB flash drives) by using Group Policy (GPO)?
- How can I prevent users from using USB removable disks (USB flash drives)?
- How can I prevent users from using USB removable disks (USB flash drives) by using Group Policy (GPO)?
- What does the DISKPART command do in Windows XP/2003?
- Do NOT upgrade your disks from Basic to Dynamic by using a custom made MMC!
- How do I setup the Shadow Copy Client? How do I use the Shadow Copy feature?
- How can I quickly format a floppy disk by use of a shortcut?
- Recover a Deleted NTFS/FAT32 Volume in Windows XP/2003
- How can I schedule the Disk Cleanup wizard to run automatically in Windows XP/2003?
- How can I schedule the Disk Defragmenter to run automatically in Windows XP/2003?
- How do I create a mirrored volume in Windows XP (or Windows 2000 Pro)?
- What is the new "Shadow Copy Shared Folders" on Windows Server 2003?
- My BOOT.INI file uses a weird SIGNATURE() syntax that I've never seen before. In Windows NT 4.0, this always said SCSI() instead. What's that?
- How can I change the System partition drive letter in Windows XP?
- Why do I get error messages when I try to convert FAT16 partitions to FAT32 in Windows 2000/XP/2003?
- How do I create a bootable floppy from XP?
- How can I change a drive letter in Windows XP?
- How to Partition Your Hard Drive
- Introduction to Data Deduplication
- Veeam Backup and Replication Support for Hyper-V is Finally Here
- External Hard Drive Read Only Issue and Solution
- Hyper-V Backup - Considerations when Backing Up Virtual Machines
- VM Backup - Backing up Virtual Machines with Windows Server 2008 R2 & Hyper-V
- Registering the Microsoft Hyper-V VSS writer with Windows Server Backup
- Configure High Availability for Non-Mailbox Servers
- Exchange Server 2010: Data Protection Manager Setup
- Installing Windows Server Backup on Windows Server 2008 R2
- Log Blind Spots - A Review of Cases Where System Logs are Insufficient
- Xperf Rocks Part 2: Analyzing Storage Performance Data & Generating Graphs
- Xperf Rocks Part 1: Troubleshooting Storage Performance Problems
- Top Storage Pitfalls to Avoid with Windows Failover Clusters
- Windows GPT Disks - Is Bigger Really Better?
- Implementing iSCSI Storage with Windows Failover Clusters
- Leveraging the Cluster Validation Wizard for Troubleshooting Storage Problems
- Utilizing SAN Storage with Windows Failover Clusters
- Understanding the Windows Disk Storage Architecture
- An Overview of RAID Storage Levels
- Understanding PAL Reports to Identify Windows Storage Bottlenecks
- What is I/O Virtualization (IOV)?
- Leveraging PAL to Troubleshoot Windows Storage Performance Issues
- Exploring Windows Storage Technologies: DAS, NAS and SAN-Based Solutions
- Free Tools for Troubleshooting Windows Storage Performance Problems
- How to Backup Fault Tolerant VMs in vSphere 4
- Total Backup Solutions from Hybir
- Fast and Affordable Backup for the SMB
- Choosing the Best Storage Desination for your Windows 7 Backup
- What's ASR in Windows XP/2003?
- How can I change a drive letter in Windows XP?
- Change the Amount of Disk Space Used by System Restore in Windows Vista
- How to Partition Your Hard Drive
