Storage IO Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Enabling Recovery Points (Backup, Snapshots, Versions) Companion to Software Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials – Cloud, Converged, Virtual Fundamental Server Storage I/O Tradecraft ( CRC Press 2017) By Greg Schulz – www.storageioblog.com November 26, 2017 This is Part 4 of a multi-part series on Data Protection fundamental tools topics (..)

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Storage IO Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Talking about tools and technologies is one thing, installing as well as trying them is the next step for gaining experience so how about some quick hands-on time with Microsoft Diskspd (download your copy here).

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Storage IO Blog

AUGUST 17, 2017

Need to learn more about Microsoft Azure Cloud Software Defined Data Infrastructure topics including reference architecture among other resources for various application workloads? Microsoft Azure has an architecture and resources page (here) that includes various application workload reference tools.

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Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

scale-out), or perhaps a converged storage for VMware VSAN, Microsoft SOFS or something else? Do you need or want to do a Do It Yourself (DIY) build of a small server compute cluster, or a software defined storage cluster (e.g. Then the TS140 could be a fit for you.

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Storage IO Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Aurora is positioned as an alternative to traditional SQL based transactional databases commonly found in enterprise environments (e.g. SQL Server among others).

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Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Note that in Information Technology (IT) conversations there are multiple meanings for SMB including Server Message Block aka Microsoft Windows CIFS (Common Internet File System) along with its SAMBA implementation, however for this piece the context is Small Medium Business. A […].

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

Another out-of-date belief is that frequent backups are the best recovery strategy. While that may be true for less capable attacks, an attacker that is already inside a network not only has the opportunity to compromise backups, but also exfiltrate (and ultimately leak) critical data. Close back doors.

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Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Tiered snow management tools and technologies Tiered hypervisors can be as simple as using different technologies such as VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft […].

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Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Hello and welcome to this December Server and StorageIO update newsletter.

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Microsoft Azure Data Box Family #blogtobertech Microsoft Azure Data Box Family is part two of a four-part series looking at Data Box. View Part 1 Microsoft announced Azure Data Box updates, Part 3 Microsoft Azure Data Box Disk Test Drive Review, Part 4 Microsoft Azure Data Box Disk Impressions.

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Microsoft Azure Data Box Disk Test Drive Impressions #blogtobertech Data Box Disk Test Drive Impressions is the last of a four-post series looking at Microsoft Azure Data Box.

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Storage IO Blog

MARCH 28, 2018

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Insiders Preview Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Insiders Preview has been announced. Microsoft recommends LTSC Windows Server for workloads such as Microsoft SQL Server, Share Point and SDDC.

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Microsoft announced Azure Data Box updates – #blogtobertech Microsoft announced Azure Data Box is the first in a series of four posts looking at Data Box including a test drive experience.

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Microsoft Azure Data Box Test Drive #blogtobertech Microsoft Azure Data Box Test Drive is part three of four series looking at Data Box. View Part 1 Microsoft announced Azure Data Box updates, Part 2 Microsoft Azure Data Box Family, and Part 4 Microsoft Azure Data Box Disk Impressions.

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Storage IO Blog

JANUARY 12, 2014

Some Windows Server Storage I/O related commands The following are some commands and tools for Microsoft Windows environments that are useful for storage I/O activities (among others).

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Microsoft has created an Azure and Amazon Web Service (AWS) Service Map (corresponding services from both providers). The post Cloud Conversations Azure AWS Service Maps via Microsoft appeared first on StorageIOblog.

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Storage IO Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Sure you can go to a manufactures website and look at the speeds and feeds (technical performance numbers) however are those metrics applicable to your environments applications or workload?

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2017

September was a busy month for data infrastructure topics as well as Microsoft in terms of new and enhanced technologies. Wrapping up September was Microsoft Ignite where Azure, Azure Stack, Windows, O365, AI, IoT, development tools announcements occurred, along with others from earlier in the month.

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Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

Azure, just like Microsoft ? Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies – Exam AZ-300. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900 Exam Prep.

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Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

We Azure, just like Microsoft Linux! Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies – Exam AZ-300. Azure Architecture. New Azure Courses.

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Storage IO Blog

JANUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft ReFS (Resilient File System) is part of Windows Servers 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 as well as Windows 8.1 The post Overview Review of Microsoft ReFS (Reliable File System) and resource links appeared first on StorageIOblog. and 10 platforms as an alternative to NTFS file system. Zettabytes (ZB).

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Recently I needed to upgrade one of my systems to Microsoft Windows 10 1709 (e.g. The post Fixing the Microsoft Windows 10 1709 post upgrade restart loop appeared first on StorageIOblog. the September 2017) release that post upgrade resulted in Windows Explorer, desktop, and taskbar going into an endless loop.

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Storage IO Blog

AUGUST 3, 2016

Happy 20th Birthday Microsoft Windows Server, get ready for Windows Server 2016 August 3, 2016 – 1:48 pm Print Friendly Version of this pagePrint Get a PDF version of this webpagePDF Happy 20th Birthday Windows Server, ready for Server 2016?

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Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2016

While Microsoft Windows Server recently celebrated its 20th birthday (or anniversary), a lot has changed as well as evolved. The post Gaining Server Storage I/O Insight into Microsoft Windows Server 2016 appeared first on StorageIOblog. This includes Windows Servers 2016 supporting new deployment and consumption models (e.g.

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Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

Azure, just like Microsoft ? Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies – Exam AZ-300. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900 Exam Prep.

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Storage IO Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

With world backup (and recovery) day coming up on March 31, it makes sense to plan, review, assess, remediate, test and prepare in advance, to avoid or prevent a disaster later.

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CTOvision

JULY 9, 2014

Oracle, Teradata, IBM, SAP, Microsoft, EMC, etc). The data is too big, moves too fast, or does not fit the structures of your database architectures. Many organizations have purpose-built solutions for asking business intelligence questions, providing disaster recovery/backup, etc.,

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Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Today we see a lot of partners put WHS v1 into small business for the PC Backup integration. Breckenridge fills this gap for businesses allowing you to Domain Join Breckenridge to your SBS 2008/SBS 2011 Standard domains to allow backup for up to 25 computers, and additional storage for up to 25 users. That’s because it is!

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Storage IO Blog

AUGUST 14, 2015

Being a customer of both Amazon Web Services (AWS) as well as Microsoft Azure (among others), I receive monthly news updates about service improvements along with new features. Cloud Services Providers continue to extend their feature, function and capabilities and the following are two examples.

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Storage IO Blog

MARCH 29, 2017

First a reminder world backup (and recovery) day is on March 31. Volume 17, Issue III Hello and welcome to the March 2017 issue of the Server StorageIO update newsletter.

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Storage IO Blog

MAY 4, 2017

Dell EMC have announced their Microsoft Azure Stack hybrid cloud platform solutions. This announcement builds upon previous statements of support and intention by Dell EMC to be part of the Microsoft Azure Stack community. For those of you who are not familiar, Azure Stack is an on premise extension of Microsoft Azure public cloud.

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Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): The oldest service, now supporting MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle. Challenges faced here led FanDuel to re-architect to the next-generation architecture. In 2011, FanDuel migrated entirely to AWS, but scaling issues due to application architecture persisted.

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Storage IO Blog

MAY 4, 2017

This is part one of a two-part series looking at Microsoft Azure Stack providing an overview, preview and review. Read part two here that looks at my experiences installing Microsoft Azure Stack Technical Preview 3 (TP3). For those who are not aware, Azure Stack is a private on-premise extension of the Azure public cloud environment.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The most in-demand skills include DevOps, Java, Python, SQL, NoSQL, React, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS tools, among others. Job duties include helping plan software projects, designing software system architecture, and designing and deploying web services, applications, and APIs.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 31, 2022

The most in-demand skills include DevOps, Java, Python, SQL, NoSQL, React, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS tools, among others. Job duties include helping plan software projects, designing software system architecture, and designing and deploying web services, applications, and APIs.

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Storage IO Blog

MAY 4, 2017

This is part two of a two-part series looking at Microsoft Azure Stack with a focus on my experiences installing Microsoft Azure Stack Technical Preview 3 (TP3) including into a nested VMware vSphere ESXi environment. Read part one here that provides a general overview of Azure Stack.

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Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 12, 2011

No matter what platform or technology you choose to develop for, these sessions will provide you with a deeper understanding of cloud architecture, back end services and business models so you can scale for user demand and grow your business. Technology Tips, Tricks & News - featuring WHS, SBS and other Microsoft and Related Technology.

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