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Understanding Storage Virtualization OptionsPublished by: IDC Published: Jul. 18, 2008 - 10 Pages Table of ContentsTable of Contents IDC Opinion In This Study Situation Overview Definitions Block-Level Virtualization: Technology Positioning Understanding Path Virtualization Options Switch-Based Virtualization Appliance-Based/Software Virtualization File-Based Storage Virtualization: Technology Positioning File Virtualization Distributed/Clustered File System Navigating the Storage Virtualization Options Future Outlook Market Predictions Figure: Worldwide New Block-Level Virtualized Capacity by Segment, 2007-2012 Figure: Worldwide New Block-Level Virtualized Capacity Share by Segment, 2006-2012 Figure: Worldwide Block-Level FC Virtualization Share of All FC SAN Capacity Shipped by Segment, 2006-2011 Figure: Worldwide Block-Level iSCSI Virtualization Share of All iSCSI SAN Capacity Shipped by Segment, 2006-2011 Essential Guidance Learn More Related Research Synopsis AbstractThis IDC study reviews the virtualization options available on the market today and what problems each is trying to address. IDC believes there is a need to have a clear definition of the market so that industry practitioners can exchange ideas on common ground. "Virtualization as an abstraction layer has the potential to improve resource utilization, simplify provisioning and management of resources, unlock dependence on a single vendor, provide flexibility and scalability, and optimize capital investments in the infrastructure. To realize virtualization's full potential, managers must understand the challenge they need to address and the options available in the market." - Noemi Greyzdorf, research manager, Storage Software Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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