My introduction to Primera, which I received during the HPE Tech Event at the #NthSymp2019 was actually quite interesting. In this world of large enterprise, 5×9’s storage…… Read more “HPE Primera – More than just a rock-solid Storage Platform”
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Varying Approaches to Hyperconverged Infrastructure, or Why This Over That?
In this third post on the subject, I’ll discuss hyperconverged architectural approaches. I want to share some of my experiences in how and why my customers have…… Read more “Varying Approaches to Hyperconverged Infrastructure, or Why This Over That?”
HCI – What is it, and what is it not?
This is the first of a five-part series on HCI. I hope you enjoy and that this prompts discussion. Please feel free to reach out to me,…… Read more “HCI – What is it, and what is it not?”
Cloud Proximate Data Storage
Among the challenges of loading applications with large data sets into cloud-based workloads is the sheer cost of storing that data. Up until recently, that storage was…… Read more “Cloud Proximate Data Storage”
NetApp Addresses key Analytics to the #SFD16 audience
https://vimeo.com/277628276 The Devil is in the Details This year, I was quite proud to be named part of the #NetAppUnited crew for the second time. Thanks to…… Read more “NetApp Addresses key Analytics to the #SFD16 audience”
HPEDiscover 2018
First allow me to say that one of the blessings of my career has been the trust placed in me by some of my favorite vendors. In…… Read more “HPEDiscover 2018”
The true value of data: Part III – The Metadata for performance
What do we mean about metadata for performance? The amount of data collected and traditionally ignored from your systems (cpu, storage, network, security, intrusion detection, etc.) can…… Read more “The true value of data: Part III – The Metadata for performance”
Yet another impression of the Spectre/Meltdown fiasco
A couple weeks back we heard the news of Spectre/Meltdown. This has been quite possibly the largest single flaw ever detected in Intel architectures. Essentially, the Spectre…… Read more “Yet another impression of the Spectre/Meltdown fiasco”
Open19 Brings a new build paradigm to HyperScale Buildouts
Another way cool approach to Data Center build and operation presented their approach to our group at the same time. Open19 has created a Lego type approach…… Read more “Open19 Brings a new build paradigm to HyperScale Buildouts”
Reflections at my 53rd birthday
It’s been a month since I’ve posted, and rightly so, as during the holiday season, typically, things in our business slow to a crawl. We’ve had all…… Read more “Reflections at my 53rd birthday”
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