Software-Defined Storage (SDS) separates the storage software from the storage hardware. The result should be a model that allows organizations to buy storage hardware systems from multiple vendors that address specific use cases but have the ability to operate, not just manage, them from a single interface. The payoff for SDS is more IT agility,…

As with anything in this World, Software Defined Storage (SDS) also has some defined characteristics. Explained in plain English.

SCVM software defined storage solution is an enterprise class virtual storage appliance that provides fully featured SAN and NAS within a single appliance.

A software defined storage solution such as a hyperconverged storage solution is much better than the traditional infrastructures used for storage

The two key benefits of Software Defined Storage (SDS) are increased flexibility and improved storage economics. Ironically, for organizations that standardize on a SDS solution, their flexibility and cost savings are restricted by storage hardware, which of course is still needed. The problem is that the storage hardware is either provided by legacy vendors that…

In this ChalkTalk Video Storage Switzerland Lead Analyst George Crump and FalconStor VP of Corporate Marketing Tim Sheets explain what Software Defined Storage (SDS) is, what to look for in a SDS solution and how to determine if SDS makes sense for the organization. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKo_vLl9it0 As discussed in the video, SDS is the abstraction of…

Software-Defined Storage (SDS) is one of the hottest topics in the IT industry and, as a technology, provides some significant advantages over traditional storage system designs. These advantages translate into substantial benefits that arguably have driven the interest in SDS products to begin with. But not all products labeled as “software-defined” come with all those…

Snapshots are powerful tools for creating a primary storage data protection system, one that offers faster recovery and can even replace traditional backup altogether. But protecting against primary storage system failure, which would render the snapshots useless, requires a second storage system, and even a third for disaster recovery (DR). This is obviously a major…

One should not go in the market and buy everything that is available. The decision of what to buy and when to buy is dependent on what is needed. Same is the case with the data storage technology. An enterprise must decide to shift to a technology such as software defined data storage, when there is a need felt and analyzed by the experts. This article will share some of the things which determine whether a business should go for it or not.When Automation Is Required by Software Defined Storag

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The first generation of Software Defined Storage (SDS 1.0) was an important step forward for storage management, as it opened up choice within the data center while bringing some semblance of centralized management. SDS 2.0 takes the next step by eliminating the volume/LUN construct and turning storage allocation into a simple assignment of available capacity,…

Excellent Growth of Software Defined Storage Market- Comprehensive Study by Key Players: Amplidata, Nexenta Systems, OpenText

Designing a Docker Storage Infrastructure A recent Storage Switzerland report covered the basics of Docker and Storage; what Docker is and how it impacts storage. Container technology and Docker specifically places unique demands on the storage infrastructure that most legacy storage architectures are ill-prepared to handle. The initial concern is developing a storage infrastructure that…

Seamlessly deploy virtual SAN (vSAN) on Hyper-V, KVM, VMware, Citrix (or XenServer) hypervisors with iSCSI & FIbre Channel support using StoneFly software

Can software defined storage really lower the cost of delivering IT services while improving the quality of those services? In this webinar, join George Crump, Storage Switzerland's lead analyst for a look at software defined storage vs. hardware defined storage. Learn if software defined storage can live up to its promises: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/5583/130601

This summer I took the Microsoft beta exam 70-745 Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter, which focuses on implementing Software-Defined Datacenter solutions, based on Hyper-V, Windows Server, Software Defined Networking and Storage, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, System Center Operations Manager and everything around it. Plan and Implement System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Core Infrastructure Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Implement Software-Defined Storage Implement Datacenter Compute Solutions with Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Secure your Software-Defined Datacenter Monitor and Maintain the Software-Defined Datacenter Passing Exam 745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter validates the skills and knowledge to implement a software-defined datacenter (SDDC) with Windows Server

HCI vs. software-defined storage, true hybrid clouds and more

Nutanix Inc is an American cloud computing company that sells software, cloud services, and software-defined storage.

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