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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Management for Windows

• Backup and recovery for data migrated to networked storage

  Backup and restore procedures for SAN- and NAS-based storage systems differ from traditional direct-attached storage, with minimal effects on system performance.  Continue Reading

• Moving structured data sources to networked storage

  There are many advantages to hosting structured data on a SAN or NAS. Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold breaks down the migration process and provides details on how networked storage can benefit your Windows environment.  Continue Reading

• Making the move from DAS to SAN and NAS

  In the first of this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold explains why so many organizations have moved unstructured data from Windows file servers to SAN and NAS and then breaks down the process of migrating that data safely and easily.  Continue Reading

• Monitor network bandwidth with CyberGauge

  While the burden of monitoring network bandwidth has eased over time, the emergence of unified communications technologies could once again make it a high priority. While there are several bandwidth monitoring tools to choose from, CyberGauge is a ...  Continue Reading

• OpenFiler turns any server with attached storage into SAN or NAS appliance

  An open-source storage management operating system called OpenFiler can turn any server with a disk array or other attached storage into a NAS or SAN appliance in minutes.  Continue Reading

• Use RunAsDate freeware to set system time and date for programs

  RunAsDate freeware allows systems administrators to run any program as though the system time and date were set to a different clock.  Continue Reading

• Create shortcut toolbars for applications

  Find out how to create shortcut toolbars for your most frequently used management applications.  Continue Reading

• NAS gateways help admins improve storage utilization

  NAS gateways allow companies to transform their existing storage systems into file- and data-sharing platforms which can be accessed via a standard network. NAS gateways also allow Windows admins to share new storage between file-based (NAS) and ...  Continue Reading

• How will networked storage affect application performance?

  When it comes to networked storage, different applications require different approaches to performance tuning.  Continue Reading

• How to choose an architecture for branch office storage

  Branch office storage architectures may not be as complicated as a data center's, but you still need to consider several factors. Here are three models to consider.  Continue Reading

• Consolidate NAS devices with Windows Storage Server 2003

  One of the biggest challenges with NAS is file management. Consolidating NAS on fewer files makes it easier to manage, and Windows Storage Server 2003 contains a number of features that do just that.  Continue Reading

• Networked-attached storage has limits

  Network-attached storage technology scaled and priced for the Windows environment is an exploding market, but you still face some limitations with Exchange.  Continue Reading

• Windows-powered NAS devices and snapshots

  This chapter excerpt provides an overview of the architecture and functionality of the Microsoft licensed snapshot solution Persistent Storage Manager (PSM).  Continue Reading

• Company builds virtual tape library out of low-cost Open E-NAS software

  This site member chronicles how his company built its own x86-based NAS solution to be used as a virtual tape library.  Continue Reading

• How to fix CD/DVD-ROM issues in Windows 2000 and XP

  A particular problem with CD/DVD-ROM devices in Windows 2000 and XP can be fixed with a registry hack.  Continue Reading