Like death and taxes, growing backup windows seems to be an inevitable fact of life. To stave off the backup window, IT architects have resorted to a myriad of tactics to stay one step ahead. The most popular tactic in…
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How Do I Know My SQL Server Environment is Ready for SSD?
SQL Databases of almost any size should be a top consideration for SSD integration. Because of the granularity of the database structure small components of the database can be moved to SSD, reducing the overall SSD investment. In this article, Storage Switzerland’s Lead Analyst, George Crump discusses how to determine which of those componets should be on SSD. This report will show that a surprisingly small amount of SSD can provide a cost effective, more scaleable, higher performing database for the entire environment.
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Which Storage Statistics Can Help You Determine SQL SSD Readiness
Which component of your SQL environment should be on SSD
The ROI of SSD Investment for SQL Environments
How Do I Know My Virtual Environment is Ready For SSD?
The I/O Blender has reached an almost legendary status in virtualization circles. It is a term for what happens to storage I/O when in a virtual infrastructure. The I/O Blender is created when potentially hundreds of virtual machines across dozens…
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What is a Flash System OS?
Texas Memory Details Its Secret Sauce Today’s flash storage systems have a lot of work to do. There is the lowest level flash management that includes error correction and wear leveling. Then there is the more advanced functions that manage…
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