UNMAP & ODX Video Some things are easier to show using a video so have a look at a video on UNMAP/ODX used with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Compellent SAN: You can also go directly to the Vimeo page by clicking on … Continue reading
Introduction I’m very exited about the TRIM/UNMAP support in Windows Server 2012 & Hyper-V with the VHDX file. Thin provisioning is a great technology. It’s there is more to it than just proactive provisioning ahead of time. It also provides … Continue reading
Introduction After the introduction of the SC7020 hybrid array, today also have all-flash only arrays (AFA) in the SC offerings with one being the SC7020F. I was lucky and got to leverage these with both iSCSI (10Gbps) for replication over … Continue reading
Introduction There are pundits out there that claim that you cannot create a fully provisioned LUN on a Compellent SAN. Now that what I call unsubstantiated rumors, better know as bull shit. Sure the magic sauce of many modern storage … Continue reading