In my last two articles, I covered NFS configuration and troubleshooting (see Connecting vSphere to NFS the Easy Way and vSphere NFS Troubleshooting Basics) but before I delve back into more advanced topics, I’d like to take a step back and ensure that all the Tintri blog readers are on the same level when it [...]
When is it cheaper to use SSD vs. HDD?
For many applications, either solid-state drive (SSD) or hard-disk drive (HDD) is sufficient, and the choice comes down to cost. When determining which way to go, buyers want to know: How do we calculate this cost? And how does this affect the efficiency of hybrid SSD/HDD storage systems? Calculating SSD and HDD Costs In [...]
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Deciding When to Virtualize Tier-One Applications
Virtualization may be the best direction to go for your company, but like any good thing, there are always exceptions. Whether or not to virtualize tier-one applications is a question every company must carefully review. Virtualizing IO or throughput-intensive SQL database servers that support tier-one applications is no cake walk, especially those that focus on [...]
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