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DELL | EMC CX4 AND DELL POWEREDGEâ„¢ BLADES

Next generation Dell/EMC CX4 storage arrays bring new levels of performance, flexibility, and resource utilization to enterprise-class storage. Features such as virtual provisioning, enterprise flash drives, and customizable network interconnects make this latest generation of CX arrays well suited to meeting data growth and performance requirements while keeping costs under...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Dell PowerEdge, EMC Corp., Storage, Performance Management, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management

White papers 2009-05-19

Leveraging Dell | EMC CX4 with Enterprise Flash Drives for Oracle® Database Deployments

This white paper examines the performance considerations of placing Oracle Databases on enterprise flash drives versus conventional hard disk drives, as well as discusses the best practices for placing partial database contain-ers on flash drives.

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Oracle Corp., Dell EqualLogic, USB Flash Drive, EMC Corp., Oracle Database, Flash Memory, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2009-05-19

ABSOLUTE SCALABILITY: SoftLayer improves IT staff efficiency by 15% while introducing more flexible services for customers with Dell storage

These days, just about all organizations need to invest in information technology in one form or another, whether it's managed in-house or via an outsourcing arrangement. Either way, deciding on the amount of IT resources to purchase is usually a guessing game. Companies often overbuy to accommodate peak demand, wasting...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Storage, Scalability, Dell EqualLogic, Outsourcing, Strategy, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Management

White papers 2009-05-18

Data Protection Using Premium Features: PowerVaultâ„¢ MD3000 and MD3000i

Dell offers key-enabled premium features to help enhance the functionality of the PowerVault MD3000 and MD3000i storage arrays. These optional premium features include Virtual Disk Snapshot and Virtual Disk Copy. These data protection features provide real-world benefits for data backup and data management.

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Data Protection, Dell PowerVault, Dell EqualLogic, Virtual Disk, Disaster Recovery, Backups, Ip storage, Storage Management, Virtualization, Servers, Data Management, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-08

Simplify it: The Dell Path to Innovation and growth

Enterprises of all sizes struggle with the ever increasing complexity of IT . By helping simplify and streamline the requirements for ongoing operations and systems maintenance, the Dell IT simplification approach enables organizations to reclaim the time, money, and personnel needed to turn innovation into a daily business practice.

Tags: Innovation, Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Leadership, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-05-08

GROWING BEYOND THE LIMITS: Maryland government agency responds to user needs faster thanks to a server and storage virtualization solution from Dell

Growth is inherent to IT organizations, and this Maryland government agency is no exception. The agency is charged with providing IT resources to the Governor's office and other state agencies. Having room for growth is critical. The IT team is dedicated to meeting its government users' requests for services, applications...

Tags: Storage Virtualization, Maryland, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Dell EqualLogic, Server, IT Team, Ip storage, Storage, Storage Management, Virtualization, Strategy, Hardware, Management

White papers 2009-05-08

AUTOMATIC LOAD BALANCING RELIEVES ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN

Storage consolidation is an accepted best practice because it enables organizations to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify management. An obvious benefit of consolidation is storage capacity utilization. A less commonly discussed topic is how to ensure that consolidation does not cause performance issues: underutilization or overutilization of hardware...

Tags: Performance, Load Balancing, Dell EqualLogic, Performance Management, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-08

CRN: The Value of Storage Consolidation

When storage solution provider VeriStor Systems, Duluth, Ga.,bid on consolidating the storage environment at North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C., it put its reputation and its money behind an EqualLogic iSCSI SAN. The university was trying to keep more than 50 servers with direct-attached storage up and running....

Tags: Storage Consolidation, Dell EqualLogic, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-08

IT CONSOLIDATION WITH VMWARE AND DELL EQUALLOGIC ISCSI SANS A FULLY VIRTUALIZED IT ENVIRONMENT - SIMPLE TO DEPLOY, MANAGE AND GROW

Organizations trying to achieve higher levels of efficiency in their data center operations are broadly adopting server virtualization. To support 7x24 operations, enable advanced functionality, and extend the value of server virtualization, storage consolidation is also required. Classically, storage consolidation is a complex and expensive undertaking requiring proprietary infrastructure, expensive...

Tags: IT Environment, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Dell EqualLogic, IT Consolidation, VMware Inc., Server Virtualization, Data Centers, Storage, Servers, Hardware, Virtualization, Data Management

White papers 2009-05-08

Five Reasons to Make Dell EqualLogic PS Series Your Storage Consolidation Solution

CENTRALIZE STORAGE AND REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD. The PS Series' unique peer storage architecture consolidates all storage resources into an easy-to-manage tiered pool of storage, securely accessed by servers across a standard Ethernet network. The PS Group Manager provides a single, intuitive administrative interface, accessible from anywhere on the network.

Tags: Storage Consolidation, Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, PS Series, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2009-05-08

Configuring Off-Host Backups: Symantec Backup Exec and Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs

Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server are mission-critical components in today's business environment. IT administrators need to ensure that access to data and email communications for employees, customers, and partners is maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The greater reliance on all forms of electronic communication raises...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Symantec Backup Exec, Microsoft Exchange Server, SAN, Dell EqualLogic, E-mail Servers, E-mail, Groupware, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Online Communications, Data Management

White papers 2009-04-08

Live Webcast: Dell EqualLogic PS Series Demonstration for SQL Server Protection and Rapid Recovery

Join Dell EqualLogic for a demonstration of the PS Series with Smart Copy functionality, designed to deliver comprehensive SQL Server database protection, rapid recovery and high availability. Choose from these upcoming dates: Nov. 18, 2008 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT Dec....

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Recovery, Webcast, Microsoft SQL Server, Dell EqualLogic, Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Webcasts 2008-11-18

Webcast: Demo of Dell EqualLogic's award winning PS Family of intelligent, iSCSI-based storage solutions

Join Dell for a one-hour live presentation and product demonstration of the award-winning PS Family of intelligent, iSCSI-based storage solutions. Upcoming dates and times include all times Eastern DT: Nov 18, 2008 12:00 pm Nov 20, 2008 3:00 pm Nov 25, 2008...

Tags: iSCSI, Dell Computer Corp., Webcast, Dell EqualLogic, Digital Equipment Corp., Storage Area Networks (SAN), Ip storage, Storage, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking

Webcasts 2008-11-18

Leading Consulting Engineers Discuss Power Factor, Real Power, and UPS Overload

The purpose of this paper is to document expert opinions from leading consulting engineers regarding various power trends that are occurring in the IT industry.

Tags: United Parcel Service Of America Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Consulting, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting

White papers 2008-11-04

Business Continuity Solutions: Microsoft SQL Server With Dell EqualLogic PS Series Arrays

Different types of Microsoft SQL Server data protection are necessary to allow businesses to meet the complex application service level agreements outlined in a comprehensive business continuity plan. Many types of failure scenarios can impact SQL Server database or database application availability. Strategies and techniques for protecting against hardware component...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Dell EqualLogic, Server, Microsoft Corp., Business Continuity, It Services, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

White papers 2008-11-01

PMMC Runs SQL Server Approximately 40 Percent Faster With Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SAN, Speeds Storage Provisioning for New Clients

Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation PMMC enables hospitals and large physician groups to remain financially secure by analyzing the economic implications of new reimbursement terms with insurers, monitoring the payment accuracy for services rendered, and recovering underpayments. Awkward management user interfaces and expensive hardware made it difficult for PMMC to provision...

Tags: Storage Provisioning, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, SAN, Dell EqualLogic, Server, Storage, Hardware

Case studies 2008-10-01

On-demand Webcast: Disk Based Data Protection: Achieving Faster Backups with iSCSI SAN and Intelligent Data

Backup via disk can be significantly cheaper and less complex than equivalent tape drives or libraries. And with Dell Equallogic PS Series arrays, disk is now a viable alternative for cost-effective pay as you grow data storage. Combined with the Symantec Backup Exec and Enterprise Vault software, IT...

Tags: iSCSI, Data Protection, Disk, On-demand, Dell EqualLogic, Backups

Webcasts 2008-09-10

Dell Storage Solutions Let NDTV India Manage Data Growth With Minimal IT Staff and Broadcast Without Unexpected Technical Difficulties

With a one-person IT staff and massive data growth, NDTV wanted to consolidate, store, and protect the data that supports a complex television operation without disrupting broadcasts to millions of customers. The Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Area Network SAN deployment offered adequate storage capacity as well as ease of...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Dell EqualLogic, Storage, Disaster Recovery, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware, Data Management

Case studies 2008-09-01

Safeway Insurance Uses Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays to Increase I/O Performance for a Critical SQL Server Application by 20 Percent

A storage I/O bottleneck hampered the performance of Safeway Insurance's online application for independent insurance agents, undermining sales efforts. A Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Area Network SAN enabled Safeway to eliminate the bottleneck, add new capabilities to the online application, and reduce storage administration time. A Dell EqualLogic PS...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Online Application, Microsoft SQL Server, I/O, SAN, Storage Array, Dell EqualLogic, Server, Safeway Plc., Insurance, Storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware

Case studies 2008-09-01

Symantec Backup Exec and Dell EqualLogic PS Series Solutions Brief

Backup and recovery solutions must be easily scalable, providing maximum protection as your environment grows — from backing up a single host to protecting a multi-server, storage area network SAN based environment. The ideal solution should back up more data and more servers with less hardware, in less time. In...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Symantec Backup Exec, Dell EqualLogic, Backups, Storage Management, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2008-07-28