Is it possible to find virtualization software that includes storage virtualization software?
Are there such things as virtualization packages that include software for storage systems after implementation?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  3:11 PM
Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization software

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Answer Question   |  May 27, 2011  7:55 PM
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How do storage virtualization projects differ from other storage projects?
What are the different obstacles and expectations for a storage virtualization project versus a traditional storage project?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  5:07 PM
Storage, Storage devices, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software

Pros and cons of storage virtualization
Can anyone share pros and cons of storage virtualization that they know of or have experienced? What other options are just as worthy of consideration to cut costs and increase storage efficiency?

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2013  3:48 PM
SDN, Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software

Suggestions for storage virtualization software?
We’d love to hear suggestions for storage virtualization software you’ve used or anticipate using. Specs, reqs, and experience details would be greatly appreciated. Especially helpful discussions will receive 50 knowledge points.

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2013  3:45 PM
Knowledge Point Bounty, SDN, Storage, Storage devices, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software

What sort of differences in storage workloads can be expected?
What sort of differences in storage workloads can I expect with desktop virtualization versus server virtualization?

Answer Question   |  April 28, 2011  3:41 PM
Desktop virtualization, I/O Monitoring, Server virtualization, Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Workload analysis

Storage Capacity needs while designing VDI environment
How are you sizing your storage capacity needs while dsigning your VDI environment? This question is sponsored by Dell

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  3:30 PM
Storage capacity planning, Storage virtualization, VDI

Customize Lotus Notes file name when saving email as eml file
Is it possible with Lotus Notes 8.5.2 to customize the name of the eml file when you drag and drop an email on the file server ?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  12:40 PM
File Server, File Server Backup, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 8.5.2, Lotus Notes administration

Fan-in/fan-out storage virtualization?
Any idea where I could get documents on SAN Performance Testing? Or an explanation of what fan-in and fan-out storage virtualization is?

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  7:02 PM
Storage, Storage devices, Storage strategy, Storage technology, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software

Open IT Forum: How many vendors are you using for storage virtualization?
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Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  6:08 PM
Knowledge Point Bounty, Open IT Forum, Storage hardware, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization

What are the benefits of storage virtualization?
Is there anyone whose company is currently employing storage virtualization that can remark on the real life benefits of the technology?

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  5:58 PM
Storage, Storage management, Storage technology, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software

Is object-based storage considered storage virtualization?
Trying to figure out what our plan is for storage after implementing our virtualization strategy. Any suggestions – vendors, products, plans of action? I’m still cloudy on what exactly is considered storage virtualization and what our options are.

Answer Question   |  April 28, 2011  5:37 PM
Storage, Storage devices, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies

Is anyone using EMC’s Invista storage virtualization appliance?
I’ve heard rumors that Invista is no longer being updated, but I was wondering if anyone’s actually using it? Have any insight as to its pros/cons or alternatives if it’s being phased out? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  5:24 PM
EMC, Invista, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization software

Recommendations for storage virtualization appliances
I’d appreciate any recommendations for storage virtualization appliances and strategies. Thanks!

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2013  5:18 PM
SDN, Storage, Storage devices, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies

Copy Library from one iSeries to Another via Ethernet
Is there an easier way to migrate libraries from one iSeries to another via Ethernet other than making a savf for each library and ftp the savf file to the other iSeries?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  3:31 PM
AS/400 FTP, AS/400 Library, Backup, iSeries backup, SAVF

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Answer Question   |  April 28, 2011  2:54 PM
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Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  1:30 PM
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Granting systems access in a DR situation
What are some best practices for managing access rights during recovery situations. The question is particularly directed towards additional personnel or vendors that may need access to certain system functions, but only during a DR situation. How is that handled best?

Answer Question   |  January 15, 2012  4:25 AM
Disaster Recovery, Open IT Forum, Security

How to find the backed up size in iSeries
We need to find the amount of backup size in iSeries, for weekly, daily. any suggestions for a quick view?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  9:29 AM
AS/400, AS/400 backup, AS400 backups, iSeries backup

Open IT Forum: What is the most important component of a virtualization strategy?
Whether you’re deploying a virtualization strategy or it’s only a minor blip on your radar, what would you say is the most important component of a virtualization strategy? Share your thoughts and experiences, and we’ll share 50 knowledge points!

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2012  5:39 PM
IT strategic planning, IT Strategy, Knowledge Point Bounty, Open IT Forum, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies