Storage White Papers

Meeting Business Objectives Through Unified and Simplified Storage [pdf only, 212kb]
This paper discusses the business benefits of storage virtualization and positions Sun, with the Sun StorEdge 6920 system, as a company that is well-positioned to deliver virtualization the benefits of consolidation, tiered storage, and business continuity.

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.

The role of tape automation in information lifecycle managment [pdf only, 193kb]
Tape automation is an important technology in an ILM implementation. The purpose of this paper is to clearly define the role of tape automation in information lifecycle management and to help IT decision makers make informed decisions regarding their tape

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.

Discovering the Business Value of Archived Information [pdf only, 155kb]
Unless driven by specific mandates or by defined applications (and hence clear business needs), most IT shops are missing opportunities to provide competitive advantage through the repurposing of historical information stored in archives. This paper explores the potential business value of information contained in the 30-plus exabytes of data stored in archives today.

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.

Metadata Management: An Essential Ingredient for Information Lifecycle Managment [pdf only, 108kb]
Effective information lifecycle management (ILM) involves automated management of data based on the data’s information value. Methods of assigning value to data and taking action based on that assignment are core capabilities.

Information lifecycle managment vision [pdf only, 141kb]
Information lifecycle management has been widely discussed without the formalization of a clear and compelling vision. This paper describes the Sun vision for information lifecycle management, defines the keys to attaining it and provides some insight into how current decisions will facilitate or inhibit attainment of the vision.

The Business Case for Storage Consolidation [pdf only, 401kb]
In the face of expanding data requirements and shrinking budgets effective utilization of your storage and data has become critical. This whitepaper covers the challenges companies are facing, some disturbing facts and trends, and offers a storage alternative that looks beyond the consolidation of a box to the effective usage of all your storage resources.

Best Practicies in Information Lifecycle Management Security [pdf only, 115kb]
This paper describes best practices in securing data from the perspective of information lifecycle management (ILM). It is intended as a high-level introduction to the main categories of storage security and considerations in balancing conflicting storage management priorities.