Category: PowerFlex
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APEX Block Storage for AWS – A Candidate for Database Workloads? Let’s Unpack……. (Part 2)
Welcome back to our in-depth exploration of APEX Block Storage for AWS. In the first part of our series, we delved into the nuances of APEX Block Storage as a viable option for database workloads and its interplay with various AWS volume types. Our discussion revealed the intricate details of…
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APEX Block Storage for AWS – A Candidate for Database Workloads? Let’s Unpack……. (Part 1)
Post by Simon Stevens and Damian Erangey While speaking with a partner recently around APEX Block Storage for AWS as a candidate for database workloads, the conversation quickly turned into a discussion about the different AWS Volume types – by that, they were interested in the differences in price, performance,…
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Unveiling PowerFlex 4.5: CEPA Integration and Enhanced Scalability for Data Governance
Unveiling the Power of CEPA in Dell’s Ecosystem The Common Event Publishing Agent (CEPA) stands as a pivotal component within the Dell Common Event Enabler (CEE) ecosystem. Its functionality extends beyond mere event tracking, encompassing vital auditing capabilities specific to file objects. CEPA serves as a mechanism whereby applications can…
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GVU – APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift. In Conversation With… Kevin Jones
The conversation continues around APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift. In this episode in our “Welcome to the In Conversation With…” mini-series, we are joined with Kevin Jones. We get Kevin’s take on the recently available APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift. If you like what you see…
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GVU – APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift. In Conversation With… Selva Subbiah
There is now immediate availability of the APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift. In this episode in our “Welcome to the In Conversation With…” mini-series, we are joined with Selva Subbiah. We get Selva’s take on the recently available APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift and discuss our…
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Pioneering Efficient File Management: PowerFlex 4.5 Global Name Space Setup and Walkthrough
In August 2022, PowerFlex introduced file services with the launch of PowerFlex 4.0 software, now a full-fledged unified storage solution that is software-defined at its heart. It has come a long way since PowerFlex was first introduced in the market in 2012 as ScaleIO, offering a software-defined storage (block) solution.…
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PowerFlex and PowerProtect: Unleashing the Power of Data Management and Protection
In today’s data-intensive world, organizations face the dual challenge of managing diverse workloads efficiently and protecting critical data from various risks. To meet these evolving needs, Dell Technologies has developed two powerful solutions: PowerFlex and PowerProtect. While PowerFlex offers more than just Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), PowerProtect provides advanced data protection…
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 3 (Avamar/PPDM)
In part 1 and part 2, we covered how PowerFlex handle data protection using native features such as asynchronous replication and snapshots. We also showcase a brief walkthrough of how easy it is to make use of these native features to achieve a company’s objectives for data protection. In part…
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 2 (Snapshots)
Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 2 (Snapshots) Following part 1 where we discussed about PowerFlex native data protection using replication, part 2 will be focusing on another feature using snapshots. Snapshots Beside replication, another key features of PowerFlex native data protection are its ability to create snapshots…
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Integrated Data Protection Solutions for PowerFlex – Part 1 (Replication)
Over the years, backup has evolved into what is now known as Data Protection. However, Data Protection is more than just backing up data. It is a crucial component of data lifecycle management and a fundamental feature that most storage vendors offer as part of their product portfolio. Without proper…
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