• Introducing the Latest Features in PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13

    Introducing the Latest Features in PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13

    PowerProtect Data Manager 19.13 has recently been released and comes with several new features, enhancements and stability improvements. Here are 10 key highlights. Security 1. MFA Support for PPDM PPDM now supports RSA SecurID for token-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This provides additional layers of challenge beyond usernames and passwords to…

  • VxRail for the Edge

    VxRail for the Edge

    VxRail for the Edge VxRail can now be deployed closer to the edge with VD-4000 series where there is space constrain, remote and harsh environments. It can be as small as a shoe box, vertically mounted and supports temperature resilient and shock resistance. -5C to 55C operating temperature Up to…

  • DTW 2023 – May 22–25 – Register Now

    https://www.dell.com/en-us/dt/events/delltechnologiesworld/2023/index.htm

  • Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 3

    Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 3

    File Systems Extension/Shrinkage Following on from part 1 and part 2 where we covered PowerFlex SDNAS System Features and took a deeper look (and walkthrough) of support NAS protocols. This post will cover key PowerFlex SDNas File System features such as, File System Expansion, Quotas and Data Efficiency. File system…

  • Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 2

    Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 2

    NAS Protocols Following on from my first post which you can read here Most vendors provide similar NAS protocols as PowerFlex File, such as SMB and NFS. However, the support for other protocols, such as Object and HDFS, may vary. Also, the implementation and performance of each protocol can differ…

  • A New Kind of Data Protection: Cyber-Recovery

    A New Kind of Data Protection: Cyber-Recovery

    “Disaster Recovery (including DRaaS) has numerous shortcomings when used for ransomware recoveries” A new segment within the Data Protection (DP) space. This article compares and contrasts Cyber Recovery (CR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) and when each is applicable. All the more relevant within the current geopolitical climate. click here to…

  • Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 1

    Introducing PowerFlex File Services 4.0 – Part 1

    Background File services have been in existence since the early days of computing, with the first file service introduced in the 1960s, when computers were still in their infancy. Initially, file services were mainly used for storing and managing files on computers, but they were not suitable for real-time processing…

  • Blockchain regulatory landscape: a chicken and egg story

    Blockchain regulatory landscape: a chicken and egg story

    For the last 7 years, I have been involved with blockchain technology in one way or another. As a member of the Dell Technologies Blockchain Steering Committee, it brought me great pleasure to be able to share the announcement about Dell joining the Hedera Council. Years of work finally coming…

  • VxRail VD-4000 Deep Dive

    The VxRail VD-4000 was recently released, providing a next generation VxRail node option for edge use cases. It provides a ruggedized platform, with a smaller, purpose-built form factor extending the benefits of VxRail to locations previously inaccessible due to unfavorable conditions, low bandwidth and footprint restrictions.   There are three…

  • Upgrading a GKE cluster using Google Cloud Console

    In this quick post, we are exploring upgrading a GKE cluster using the Google Cloud Console. My cluster is running on 1.22.15-gke.1000 prior to the upgrade process.     First we click on the “Upgrade Available” button and select the target version.   If the version you are upgrading to…