1. Snaphotsa. What is the maximum number of read-only and read-write snapshots per LUN?b. Is a separate pool (reserve) of disk space required for snapshot use?c. Are snapshots space efficient?d. If a LUN has 10 read/write snapshots, and if the source LUN is modified, are 10 copies of that data...
The project I'm supporting is looking at 'mid range' enterprise Fibre Channel storage arrays. As part of the investigation, I perform market surveys of leading vendors. After we narrow down the field, I submit a long list of technical questions. While vendor's web sites make their array sound like the...
I'm working on a server consolidation and technology refresh project which is pretty exciting. We are taking dozens of legacy rack mount servers and consolidating them into blade servers using VMware ESX server. Features like VMmotion and site recovery manager will likely make it into the architecture as well.This week...
I've been truly enjoying Windows 7 for past several weeks, and think it kicks Vista's butt. However, for some reason IE8 was slow on Windows 7, so much so I was pulling out my hair. By slow I mean 30 - 90 seconds for a new tab to appear. I disabled...
As much as the next person I don't like seeing ads displayed while I'm web browsing and try to minimize the amount of ad tracking cookies. Ads can also be a source of malware, so it makes sense to block them from a security standpoint.With the exception of a few...
One very promising feature of Windows 7 when paired with Windows Server 2008 R2 servers is DirectAccess. DirectAccess uses IPsec and IPv6 to allow remote computers to securely, and without using a VPN, to access corporate resources. It also allows you to deploy and maintain group policies, and remotely manage...
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I've been using Windows 7 x64 beta 1 on my primary PC for several days. So far, it's a big improvement over Vista and I really can't wait for the RTM later this year. My major complaint so far is the removal of quick launch in the task bar. You...
Every so often Microsoft releases a roll-up patch for Outlook which fixes a number of issues inbetween service packs. Last month Microsoft released another roll-up, which you may find useful. To download the December 2008 roll-up patch, click on View arequest hotfix downloads and Microsoft will send you an e-mail...
I upgraded from the Samsung Blackjack to the Blackjack II, but noticed a favorite feature of mine was missing. The BJII comes with Windows Mobile 6 pre-installed, however it's missing Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS with USB is very cool because if you are in a 3G area you can...