Storage White Papers

Accelerating backup and restore with Sun Storagetek Virtual Tape Library [pdf only, 390kb]
Virtual Tape Libraries have many benefits to an organization. From the ability to emulate more tape drives than a physical tape library, to allowing multiple backup streams to run simultaneously, thus enabling organizations to easily complete their backups within their allotted window. The choice to implement a virtual tape library solution is a simple one. This white paper will help you choose the right VTL configuration for your business.

Adaptive Networking—Brocade's Advanced Data Center Fabric Technology [pdf only, 206kb]
Adaptive networking services will become essential as evolving data center fabrics collapse server-to-storage, server-to-server, and storage-to-storage connectivity onto a common network connecting virtualized devices.

An Approach to Data Classification in an ILM Framework [pdf only, 103kb]
Data classification is a critical component in any information lifecycle management (ILM) strategy. This paper outlines an eight-step data classification methodology that can be used on any data generated in an organization.

An Information Lifecycle Management Maturity Model [pdf only, 109kb]
Information lifecycle management (ILM) has been widely hyped in the storage industry without a clearly understood vision or a defined approach to implementation. ILM's stated value is compelling, but clear steps toward implementation are required. Our proposed information lifecycle maturity model defines an achievable roadmap to the ILM vision.

Analyst White Paper: Evaluator Group - Sun StorEdge 6920 Analysis [pdf only, 384kb]
Analyst White Paper: Evaluator Group - Sun StorEdge 6920 Analysis

Benefiting Healthcare Delivery with Secure Data Management [pdf only, 179kb]
Benefiting Healthcare Delivery with Secure Data Management white paper

Benefits of Deploying Sun StorageTek 4Gb Fibre Channel HBAs in 2Gb SAN Environments [pdf only, 248kb]
Benefits of Deploying Sun StorageTek 4Gb Fibre Channel HBAs in 2Gb SAN Environments

Best practices in data classification for information lifecycle managment [pdf only, 135kb]
This paper describes best practices in classifying data from the perspective of information lifecycle management (ILM). It is intended as a high-level introduction to issues and considerations for IT organizations that are considering implementation of a more formal approach to data classification.

Best Practices in ILM Security [pdf only, 125kb]
This paper is a high-level introduction to the main categories of storage security and considerations in balancing conflicting storage management priorities

Best practices in information lifecycle management for private sector compliance [pdf only, 163kb]
Compliance is a significant component of a successful information lifecycle management (ILM) strategy. An ILM approach to addressing compliance can help you meet compliance requirements at the lowest possible cost.