EqualLogic receives Citrix XenDesktop VDI Certification

We are happy to announce that we now have Citrix XenDesktop VDI certification for EqualLogic.

Citrix has awarded XenDesktop 5 certification for the entire EqualLogic iSCSI SAN portfolio as we produced XenDesktop VDI certification test results and documentation for PS6100/PS6110, PS4100/PS4110, and PS6500/PS6510 series.

This is a very important milestone for VDI with EqualLogic….
http://goo.gl/4brSb

Tech Report: Configure and Deploy EqualLogic HIT for Linux 1.0

This Technical Report describes how to deploy and configure Multipath I/O using the Dell™ EqualLogic™ HIT for Linux v1.0 with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays.
http://www.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10311

EqualLogic PS4110 and PS6110 10GB Overview

With the release of the EqualLogic PS Series PS4110 and PS6110 Arrays the following illustrates the new 10GB Controllers and the types of cables that can be used with either 10GBASE-T or SFP+ Ports.

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For additional information regarding Vertical Port Failover, Section 2.3.7, review the Dell EqualLogic Configuration Guide.

http://www.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=9831

Tech Report: EqualLogic Sizing Best Practices with Oracle 11g and 10GB iSCSI

This paper describes sizing and best practices for deploying Decision Support Systems (DSS) based on Oracle® 11g Release 2 database using Dell™ EqualLogic™ storage. Supporting test objectives include:

- Determine the best practices and sizing guidelines for deploying Oracle based DSS applications.
- Determine the I/O throughput of the storage using different RAID configurations and array models via I/O simulation.
- Determine the scalability of the I/O throughput via I/O simulation as storage arrays are added.
- Determine the scalability of the I/O throughput via DSS application simulation as storage arrays are added, while ensuring that the overall configuration is balanced with no resource bottlenecks existing on server.

http://www.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10949

Tech Report: EqualLogic iSCSI Volume Connection Overview

Because both Dell™ EqualLogic™ and OS-native MPIO modules facilitate multiple, simultaneous connections to iSCSI volumes, the total number of iSCSI connections can be surprisingly large, even with a relatively small number of storage hosts, PS Series member arrays, and storage volume targets.

As this paper’s topic suggests, there is a limit to the number of iSCSI connections for both a storage group and a storage pool at which a Dell EqualLogic SAN configuration can operate. This paper will focus on the iSCSI connection maximum for a single pool. It will provide an overview of the factors involved in iSCSI connection creation, define the parameters of the iSCSI connection maximum, and examine whether the SAN performance and availability are affected as the maximum is approached.

http://www.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10950

Tech Report: EqualLogic ASM/ME 4.0 with Hyper-V

Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Tools for Microsoft (HIT/Microsoft) includes Dell EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager Microsoft Edition (ASM/ME) and provides you with protection of Microsoft® Hyper-V™ virtual machines – as well as Microsoft® Exchange mailboxes and recovery groups, Microsoft® SQL Server databases, and NTFS volumes.

The information in this Technical Report is intended for Information Technology Professionals using Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series storage with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™.

http://www.equallogic.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10840

Dell Acquires AppAssure (Backup, Replication and More)

AppAssure, the #1 backup for VM, physical and cloud environments, is a global leader in complete server, application and data protection. The company provides a unified and integrated backup and replication software that is engineered on innovative and groundbreaking technologies which offer near-zero recovery time, 100% recoverability assurance, and cross-platform virtual and physical server recovery (P2V, V2V, V2P or P2P). Building on a history of innovation and multiple industry firsts, AppAssure continues to set the standard in virtual and physical server data protection.

http://www.appassure.com/

Dell EqualLogic: The Key to maximizing Microsoft Exchange 2010

Choosing the right storage for an Exchange 2010 implementation can have a dramatic effect on performance, administration, reliability – and the bottom line. This tech brief discusses the two major architectural choices for Exchange storage, DAS and SAN. The topics explored include: scalability, administration, integration with Windows and Exchange, and data protection. It highlights how a Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SAN provides benefits to increase operational efficiency, improve reliability and reduce capital and operational expenses.

https://www.dellstorage.com/goto/equallogic-maximizing-exchange/

Compellent and XenServer 6.x Best Practices

This document will provide configuration examples, tips, recommended settings, and other storage guidelines a user can follow while integrating Citrix XenServer with the Dell Compellent Storage Center. This document has been written to answer many frequently asked questions with regard to how XenServer interacts with the Dell Compellent Storage Center’s various features such as Dynamic Capacity, Data Progression, Replays, and Remote Instant Replay.

http://www.dellstorage.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2555

NEW: Introducing the Dell DR4000 with De-Dupe, Compression and Replication

Streamline backup and recovery operations.

Optimize your data management while reducing reliance on tape backups with the Dell™ DR4000 disk-based data protection and recovery solution.

- Protect your investment — all inclusive licensing model with no hidden costs.
- Enhance workflow performance with target-based deduplication, helping reduce bandwidth requirements for data transfer by up to 15 times.
- Simplify your IT operations by making data preservation and recovery significantly easier.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/dell-dr4000/pd

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