Error message during SQL Server backup
We have a backup command that runs from within a command job on SQL Server A, and extracts data from SQL Servers B, C, D at different times to create a file on a SAN Drive. This is a daily job and runs successfully. Over the last fortnight, we have got the following error once for each different...
We have a backup command that runs from within a command job on SQL Server A, and extracts data from SQL Servers B, C, D at different times to create a file on a SAN Drive. This is a daily job and runs successfully. Over the last fortnight, we have got the following error once for each different...
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Extend SAN disk of a 2-node cluster Exchange server
I have a two node clustered Exchange 2003 Enterprise server (sp1) connected to a HP EVA SAN, where the transaction logs and database files sit on different disks. The Exchange server has one Storage Group and 3 mailbox stores on three different drive letters. One of the mailbox stores is on a drive...
I have a two node clustered Exchange 2003 Enterprise server (sp1) connected to a HP EVA SAN, where the transaction logs and database files sit on different disks. The Exchange server has one Storage Group and 3 mailbox stores on three different drive letters. One of the mailbox stores is on a drive...
Keeping non-redundant devices up during a power failure
I need to connect several AC redundant appliances (Servers, Load Balancers, Switches, Firewalls, etc) to other non-redundant ones (SAN Switches, KVM). I have AC PDU’s for redundant and non-redundant devices, but I haven’t figured out the best way to avoid my non-redundant devices being cut off...
I need to connect several AC redundant appliances (Servers, Load Balancers, Switches, Firewalls, etc) to other non-redundant ones (SAN Switches, KVM). I have AC PDU’s for redundant and non-redundant devices, but I haven’t figured out the best way to avoid my non-redundant devices being cut off...
Is virtualization causing you to rethink your storage infrastructure or consider adding/moving to a SAN?
Is virtualization causing you to rethink your storage infrastructure or consider adding/moving to a SAN?
Is virtualization causing you to rethink your storage infrastructure or consider adding/moving to a SAN?
IP-SAN solutions
Am looking for resources to help me find a low-cost IP-SAN solution. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.
Am looking for resources to help me find a low-cost IP-SAN solution. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.
how can we access the SAN/ storage which is attached to solaris server from a linux server/box over the network
how can we access the SAN/ storage which is attached to solaris server from a linux server/box over the network and the storage should be permanent even though we restart the linux box/server
how can we access the SAN/ storage which is attached to solaris server from a linux server/box over the network and the storage should be permanent even though we restart the linux box/server
SCR - Backup confusion
We are currently planning the implementation of SCR and I am slightly confused. We have one stand alone Exchange 2007 server with one storage group on it. We are using NT Backup to backup the store to our SAN. Once we setup the SCR server is it really necessary to try to come up with a plan to...
We are currently planning the implementation of SCR and I am slightly confused. We have one stand alone Exchange 2007 server with one storage group on it. We are using NT Backup to backup the store to our SAN. Once we setup the SCR server is it really necessary to try to come up with a plan to...
Setting up a new 100GB storage system
I am new to storage systems, currently gathering information on setting up a storage systems. I know the concepts but am unable to relate how will a storage system be setup based on Allocation, zoning, masking and mapping. Please help.
I am new to storage systems, currently gathering information on setting up a storage systems. I know the concepts but am unable to relate how will a storage system be setup based on Allocation, zoning, masking and mapping. Please help.
Mac, Linux, Windows, Storage
What or how is the best way to present a single pool of storage to Mac clients using AFP, Windows using SMB/CIFS, and Linux/Unix using NFS? The ideal solution would be users to access all of their data whether they bounced from a Mac to a Linux workstation and then to a Windows system. Basically a...
What or how is the best way to present a single pool of storage to Mac clients using AFP, Windows using SMB/CIFS, and Linux/Unix using NFS? The ideal solution would be users to access all of their data whether they bounced from a Mac to a Linux workstation and then to a Windows system. Basically a...
Installing SQL Server over a SAN
I am trying to install and configure my SQL Server over my Storage Area Network (SAN). Can you give me the best steps for doing so?
I am trying to install and configure my SQL Server over my Storage Area Network (SAN). Can you give me the best steps for doing so?
Your opinion needed on blade server setup for a small company
Hi! I'm the Sys Admin for a small (50 employees) company. We're currently running off of a couple of Dell 2850s, a 6600 for SQL and a few other various machines for web server, intranet, etc. We recently partnered with a new company. They are pushing me to setup a blade server (mostly because they...
Hi! I'm the Sys Admin for a small (50 employees) company. We're currently running off of a couple of Dell 2850s, a 6600 for SQL and a few other various machines for web server, intranet, etc. We recently partnered with a new company. They are pushing me to setup a blade server (mostly because they...
Recommends for a step-by-step SAN Change Control procedure?
What parts of a SAN would you recommend including in a step-by-step SAN Change Control procedure? Thank you.
What parts of a SAN would you recommend including in a step-by-step SAN Change Control procedure? Thank you.
Storing archived information in SQL Server or on a SAN
My company is storing PC files in SQL Server in an image field, and this data has to be archived. Due to our retention policy, the size of this data could grow to as much as 5 terabytes total, spread over 500,000 to 1,000,000 records. Should we store this data in SQL Server in an image field, or...
My company is storing PC files in SQL Server in an image field, and this data has to be archived. Due to our retention policy, the size of this data could grow to as much as 5 terabytes total, spread over 500,000 to 1,000,000 records. Should we store this data in SQL Server in an image field, or...
Can I transfer the data between SANs by connecting one HBA to one SAN and the other HBA to the new SAN
Can I transfer the data between SANs by connecting one HBA to one SAN and the other HBA to the new SAN and copy the data We have around 500gb of data. Any help is appreciated.
Can I transfer the data between SANs by connecting one HBA to one SAN and the other HBA to the new SAN and copy the data We have around 500gb of data. Any help is appreciated.
i am trying to backup of a 80GB database on a network (SAN via NAS) and its taking 10 HRS
i am trying to backup of a 80GB database on a network (SAN via NAS)and its taking 10 HRS but when i backup up the same database on a local drive it only takes 40 minutes. can anyone help me troubleshoot what the possible issue could be? Thanks
i am trying to backup of a 80GB database on a network (SAN via NAS)and its taking 10 HRS but when i backup up the same database on a local drive it only takes 40 minutes. can anyone help me troubleshoot what the possible issue could be? Thanks
VMWare ESX What are the advantages in booting from a SAN
What are the advantages in booting VMWare ESX from a SAN. Are there any potential issues i should expect? Thanks
What are the advantages in booting VMWare ESX from a SAN. Are there any potential issues i should expect? Thanks
Windows Logical Disk Manager
I am running a DS4200 IBM SAN box with dual controllers connected to 2 brocade switches . One of the servers has 2 single port Qlogic HBA's connected to each switch. LUN #3 and #4 have been setup on the Storage array and connected to the server. The server picks up each LUN twice. The SAN works...
I am running a DS4200 IBM SAN box with dual controllers connected to 2 brocade switches . One of the servers has 2 single port Qlogic HBA's connected to each switch. LUN #3 and #4 have been setup on the Storage array and connected to the server. The server picks up each LUN twice. The SAN works...
Industry standards for SAN attached disk cost
I am looking for some industry standards on what the average cost per GB or TB is for SAN attached storage. Does anyone know where I can find these numbers?
I am looking for some industry standards on what the average cost per GB or TB is for SAN attached storage. Does anyone know where I can find these numbers?
Storage Protocol what is the main difference between IFCP and FCIP?
what is the main differance between IFCP and FCIP?
what is the main differance between IFCP and FCIP?
