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ALSO CALLED: Array, R A I D Array, Storage Arrays, Arrays, RAID Array, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, R A I D, Redundant Array of Independent Disks, and Disk Arrays
DEFINITION: What is RAID?

RAID (redundant array of independent disks; originally redundant array of inexpensive disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places (thus, redundantly) on multiple hard disks. By placing data on multiple disks, I/O (input/output)  … 
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Everything You Need to Know about Storage Virtualization
sponsored by Datalink and Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Stephen Foskett is talking about all the different ways to virtualize storage and thereby hide the complexity and enable new capabilities.
Posted: 07 Jan 2009 | Published: 07 Jan 2009
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Top Windows Storage Improvements for Cutting Costs in 2009
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: Today's IT infrastructures are complex and inflexible--and most of them just keep growing. Storage expenditures keep rising, resources are consumed by labor-intensive tasks, and management costs are spiraling higher. This checklist highlights the top five improvements to windows storage for cutting costs in 2009.
Posted: 29 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008
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Using Snapshots in Your Data Backup Strategy
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
WHITE PAPER: This document discusses the use of snapshots in your data backup strategy, as well as a new snapshot product offering from EqualLogic to simplify your backup projects.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Virtual Tape Libraries All-in-One Guide
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
WHITE PAPER: Read this guide to learn best practices that can help avoid common implementation mistakes and help you get the most from virtual tape libraries technology.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Choosing the Right Hardware and Software for Data Protection Solutions
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Businesses have a number of good choices for protecting their data; the challenge is now to decide what combo best meets their storage and business needs. Read this paper to learn how to choose the right hardware and software for data protection.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 08 Aug 2007
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General Backup Purchasing Considerations
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Reducing Storage Costs in a Virtual Server Environment
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights server virtualization and shows solutions for dramatically improving the efficiency of backup applications.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Online PC Backup: Key Criteria in Selecting an Enterprise Solution
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at the need for laptop and desktop data protection and, based upon recent IDC research, the key requirements firms should consider in evaluating enterprise-level online PC backup solutions.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 15 Dec 2008
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Data Protection Scenarios and Solutions
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will review some of the data protection solutions and discuss the role each plays in formulating a complete IT data protection strategy.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Implementing the Lustre File System with Sun Storage: High Performance Storage for High Performance Computing
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes an implementation of the Sun Lustre™ file system as a scalable storage cluster using Sun Fire™ servers, high speed/low latency InfiniBand interconnects, and additional networking and storage devices.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Dell Storage Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This guide primarily focused on storage arrays based on their support for key virtualization features, such as high availability and virtual machine migration.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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10 Red Hat® Linux™ Tips and Tricks
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Global Knowledge and Red Hat have assembled 10 Tips and Tricks from Red Hat Certified Engineers® (RHCEs) to give you a quick reference guide to help you navigate Red Hat® Linux™ systems.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Integrating HP Data Protector Software with HP Data Deduplication Solutions: An Analysis of How to Implement Data Deduplication Technologies Utilizing HP Data Protector Software
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides complementary information on data deduplication technologies supported by the latest Storage Solutions from HP.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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HP Data Protector Software Advanced Backup to Disk Integration with Virtual Tape Libraries White Paper
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a better understanding of the integration of HP Data Protector Software with Virtual Tape Libraries by utilizing the Advanced Backup to Disk functionality available with the HP Data Protector Software.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Managing SharePoint in an Enterprise Environment
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and other SharePoint technologies are excellent tools for a modern, web-based office environment. This white paper gives pointers on managing them.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008
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Backup & Recovery
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
WHITE PAPER: How do you decide which type of backup drive to purchase? There are only eight critical decision factors, and this paper covers each of these factors in detail.
Posted: 08 Dec 2008 | Published: 08 Dec 2008
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Blending Tape Virtualization and Data Deduplication to Optimize Data Protection Performance and Costs (Dec 08)
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Solution Profile explore Tape Virtualization and Data Deduplication technologies, discuss how to most effectively blend them, and then provide a set of evaluation points which can be used to make deployment decisions in your environment.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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Delivering Holistic Business Continuity with Auto-Replication
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
WHITE PAPER: Every organization needs a holistic business continuity solution for data protection, Auto-Replication protects you from all disasters, as well as improving backup.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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Examining Data Replication: Taking a closer look at replication and its alternatives
sponsored by Overland Storage
WHITE PAPER: This paper will define the different types of data replication, and discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of each, allowing the reader to make an informed decision on what technology is best for his/her particular needs.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 02 Dec 2008
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Open Storage: Revolutionizing the Storage Status Quo
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the use of industry standard servers, with an abundance of CPU and memory as storage controllers by leveraging industry standard hardware and general purpose software to create a high performance storage architecture.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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Using RAID 6 on the SUN™ Storagetek™ 6140 Array Increasing Reliability for Storage Arrays
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Using Sun StorageTek 6140 arrays with RAID 6 technology feature can provide enhanced reliability for applications with large data sets requiring both high performance and high availability.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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Balancing System Cost and Data Value: With Sun StorageTek Tiered Storage Systems for Oracle® Transaction Processing Applications
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Sun BluePrint article demonstrates how to design tiered storage systems to meet specific RAS and data access requirements.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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Deploying Hybrid Storage Pools: With Sun Flash Technology and the Solaris ZFS File System
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Sun BluePrint article provides an overview of Flash technology, and discusses its introduction into a new tier of storage infrastructure.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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VIRTUALIZED iSCSI SANS: Flexible, Scalable Enterprise Storage for Virtual Infrastructures
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a virtualized infrastructure that applies storage and server virtualization technologies to cost-effectively achieve a flexible, high-performance, dynamic IT infrastructure that is simple to manage and scale.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 02 Dec 2008
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Complete Data Protection for VMware Virtual Infrastructure
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This paper explores and outlines how to apply HP Data Protector 6.0/6.1 software and other key HP StorageWorks storage array technologies to manage and deploy an effective backup strategy in a VMware Virtual Infrastructure.
Posted: 01 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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RAID DEFINITION (continued): …  operations can overlap in a balanced way, improving performance. Since multiple disks increases the mean time between failures (MTBF), storing data redundantly also increases fault tolerance.

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A RAID appears to the operating system to be a single logical hard disk. … 
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