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The VMware File Services Problem

One of the challenges facing virtualized environments, especially hyperconverged ones is how to provide file services to their users because after virtualization users still need to share data. One method is to select a storage system for the virtual infrastructure

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SlideShare: Do Hyperconverged Systems Need File Services?

Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) products have significantly grown in popularity in the last few years, leading many vendors to adopt a hyperconverged approach. VMware is adding to its portfolio a series of products that make its product more suitable to hyperconverged

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The Great Debate – Public Cloud vs. Private Cloud Storage

A recent Storage Switzerland webinar sparked an online discussion on the idea of using cloud storage services coupled with a cloud caching appliance. As with all online discussions, there were some naysayers and some supporters. I enjoy debating anything –

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The Service that Hyperconvergence Forgot

Hyperconverged Architectures attempt to simplify data center operations by converging compute, storage and networking to a single tier. For many businesses hyperconvergence is certainly a step in the right direction. But there is one service that most hyperconverged architectures leave

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Webinar: Do Hyperconverged Systems Need File Services?

Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) products have significantly grown in popularity in the last few years, leading many vendors to adopt a hyperconverged approach. VMware is adding to its portfolio a series of products that make its product more suitable to hyperconverged

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