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IBM Converged Switch B32 - Redbook, published: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 - Enabling Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) - Implementing Converged Enhanced Ethernet - Expanding traditional Ethernet capability This IBM® Redbooks® document introduces the IBM Converged Switch B32.

Windows Multipathing Options with N series - Draft Redpaper, last updated: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 This IBM® Redpaper™ provides a description of the various multipathing options available for iSCSI and Fibre Channel SANs on Microsoft® Windows® in conjunction with Data ONTAP®.

XIV Storage System: Host Attachment and Interoperability - Redbook, published: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 - Integrate with DB2, Oracle, VMware ESX, and Citrix Xen Server - Get operating system specifics for Host Side tuning - Use with SVC, SONAS, IBM i, N Series, and ProtecTier This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides information for attaching the XIV® Storage System to various host operating system platforms, or in combination with databases and other storage oriented application software.

System Storage Productivity Center Deployment Guide - Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 - Understand the function and features of IBM SSPC - Consolidate management of IBM subsystems - Integrate SSPC in an existing TPC environment This IBM Redbooks publication focuses on the functions of IBM System Storage Productivity Center (SSPC), an IBM Machine Type 2805 Model MC5 server that is preinstalled with IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center storage-management software on the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard operating system for 64-bit processors.

IBM System Storage N series with VMware ESX Server - Redbook, published: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 - Planning for VMware ESX Server installation on N series - Installing and configuring SnapManager for Virtual Infrastructure - Using FlexClone with VMware ESX Server This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides a basic introduction to the IBM System Storage® N series, virtualization, and VMware.

Fabric Resiliency Best Practices - Draft Redpaper, last updated: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 Fabric Resiliency Best Practices

Implementing the IBM Storwize V7000 - Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 - Discover the exciting latest addition to the IBM virtualization family - Get familiar with the leading edge intuitive GUI - See how simple IBM virtualization really is! Continuing its commitment to developing and delivering industry-leading storage technologies, IBM® is introducing the IBM Storwize V7000, an innovative new storage offering that delivers essential storage efficiency technologies, and exceptional ease of use and performanceÑall integrated into a compact, modular design that's offered at a competitive, midrange price.

GDPS Family - An Introduction to Concepts and Capabilities - Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 - Overview of business resilience requirements - Technologies that support IT resilience - Introduction to the GDPS family of offerings This IBM® Redbooks® publication presents an overview of the GDPS® family of offerings and the role they play in delivering a business IT resilience solution.

Implementing an IBM b-type SAN with 8 Gbps Directors and Switches - Redbook, published: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 - Learn about the latest additions to the IBM b-type portfolio - Refresh and enhance your skills and awareness - Increase your SAN knowledge "Do everything that is necessary and absolutely nothing that is not." This IBM® Redbooks® publication, written at a Data Center Fabric Manager v10.1.4 and Fabric Operating System v6.4 level, consolidates critical information while also covering procedures and tasks that you are likely to encounter on a daily basis when implementing an IBM b-type SAN.

IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 with R1.7 - Redbook, published: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 - New cache options for capacity and performance - Improved disaster recover testing capabilities - Enhanced hybrid multi-cluster grid managment The IBM® Virtualization Engine TS7700 provides tape virtualization for the IBM System z® environment.

IBM System Storage DS3500: Introduction and Implementation Guide - Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 - Sample configurations with step by step instructions - Configuration and administration with Storage Manager - Toubleshooting and Maintenance This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces the IBM System Storage® DS3500, providing an overview of its design and specifications, and describing in detail how to set up, configure, and administer it.

IBM System Storage DS8000 Host Attachment and Interoperability - Redbook, published: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 - Learn how to attach DS8000 to open systems, IBM System z, and IBM i - See how to gain maximum availability with multipathing - Discover best practices and considerations for SAN boot This IBM® Redbooks® publication addresses host attachment and interoperability considerations for the IBM System Storage® DS8000® series.

Implementing IBM Storage Data Deduplication Solutions - Redbook, published: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 - Fitting deduplication into your enterprise environment - Adding deduplication to your storage hierarchy - Gaining the space benefits of IBM deduplication Until now, the only way to capture, store, and effectively retain constantly growing amounts of enterprise data was to add more disk space to the storage infrastructure, an approach that can quickly become cost-prohibitive as information volumes continue to grow and capital budgets for infrastructure do not.

IBM System Storage TS7650,TS7650G and TS7610 - Draft Redbook, last updated: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 - Many to One Native Replication - Benefits of Deduplication - The features of ProtecTIER detailed This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the IBM solution for data deduplication, the IBM System Storage® TS7650G ProtecTIER® Deduplication Gateway, and the IBM System Storage TS7650 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance and teh TS7610 ProtecTIER Deduplicatin Appliance Express.

IBM System Storage b-type Multiprotocol Routing: An Introduction and Implementation - Redbook, published: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 - Read about the basics of the IBM/Brocade approach - Learn about the IBM/Brocade products and solutions - Understand how to install routers The rapid spread and adoption of production storage area networks (SANs) has fueled the need for multiprotocol routers.

Implementing the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller V6.1 - Draft Redbook, last updated: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 - Install, use, and troubleshoot the SAN Volume Controller - Get familiar with the exciting new GUI - Learn how to use Easy Tier This IBM® Redbooks® publication is a detailed technical guide to the IBM System Storage® SAN Volume Controller (SVC) Version 6.1.0.

IBM XIV Storage System: Copy Services and Migration - Redbook, published: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 - Learn details of the copy services and migration functions - Explore practical scenarios for snapshot and mirroring - Review host platform specific considerations This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides a practical understanding of the XIV® Storage System copy and migration functions.

Implementing the IBM System Storage SAN32B-E4 Encryption Switch - Redbook, published: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 - Enforce data confidentiality using fabric-based encryption - Centralize administration of data-at-rest encryption services - Reduce operational costs and simplify management This IBM® Redbooks® publication covers the IBM System Storage® SAN32B-E4 Encryption Switch, which is a high-performance stand-alone device designed to protect data-at-rest in mission-critical environments.

IBM System Storage Tape Library Guide for Open Systems - Draft Redbook, last updated: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 - Learn about the Long Term File System - Discover new functionality and drives in existing tape libraries - Meet the latest LTO technology This IBM® Redbooks® publication presents a general introduction to Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology and the implementation of corresponding IBM products.

IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager Copy Services Guide - Redbook, published: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 - Introduction to Copy Services features - Implementation and best practices - ERM concepts, design, and planning The purpose of this IBM® Redbooks® publication is to provide customers with guidance and recommendations for how and when to use the IBM System Storage® Copy Services premium features.