Server Area Networks White Papers

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Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN & Citrix XenDesktop 1,000 Desktop Reference Architecture
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: Dell tested a sample of 1,000 virtual desktops and simulated real-world workloads using a Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN in a Citrix XenDesktop VDI environment with Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2 as the hypervisor.
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

Dell Compellent

Automate Storage Tiering Simply and Efficiently with Dell EqualLogic PS Series Virtualized iSCSI SANs
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Tiered storage is a smart storage solution that directs application workloads to a specific storage location (or "tier") based on performance and cost characteristics. This white paper provides an introduction to tiered storage; learn exactly how tiered storage functions, and how to determine which data should be sent to which tier.
Posted: 01 Dec 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Reference Architecture Guide
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
WHITE PAPER: It can be difficult to design, deploy, manage and support Microsoft Exchange 2010 environments with hardware components from multiple vendors. This solution reduces the complexity of Exchange environments by using servers and storage. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2011 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

Hitachi Vantara

NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 and 8.2x - An Introduction
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This technical report provides an overview of NetApp® clustered Data ONTAP® 8.3 and 8.2x, including basic components of the hardware and software architecture.
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 | Published: 12 Jun 2013

NetApp

Best Practices for VMware vSphere Implementation
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This technical white paper details a set of best practices for configuring storage in a virtual environment.
Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Nov 2013

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

ESG Lab Validation - NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP with Oracle Databases
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This ESG Lab Validation report documents the results of hands-on testing of NetApp clustered Data ONTAP in Oracle database environments, with a focus on ease of management, non-disruptive operations, and efficient scaling.
Posted: 01 Jul 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

NetApp

Accelerating network convergence in virtualized and cloud data centers
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will discover an innovative unified storage switch that provides a comprehensive platform and modular design that supports leading edge networking protocols – enabling IT organizations to converge LAN and SAN throughput in high I/O, virtualized environments.
Posted: 11 Nov 2013 | Published: 11 Nov 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Coffee Break: Embracing Tiered Storage
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: In this brief white paper, you will discover tiering strategies that have emerged as an indispensable tool to cost-effectively harness the massive data growth.
Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Nov 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Delivering Tomorrow's Backup and Recovery Infrastructure
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the best practices for modernizing all facets of your backup and recovery architecture in a fashion that suits your budget and established processes. Read now to learn more.
Posted: 02 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EMC Corporation

Protecting Vital Business Interests with a Simplified Storage Solution
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Data growth and regulatory requirements have made backup, recovery, and archiving critical aspects of enterprise operations. Dell Services experts can assess how effectively an information infrastructure is getting the job done and deploy integrated, best-of-breed storage solutions to help ensure the safety and recoverability of critical data.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

DellEMC and Intel®