Maximize Storage with IBM Real-time Compression
Top ten frequently asked questions about IBM real-time data compression solutions, with answers.
IBM Real-time Compression Appliances for NAS, deployed on IBM hardware, compress data in real-time as it is passed to the storage system. This technical report describes the tests performed by IBM and Storwize personnel, and the results of each verification test. »
As storage cost increases continue to outpace the growth of storage budgets, storage engineers and decision makers are ever vigilant of emerging optimization technologies that enable them to meet capacity demands while minimizing capital expenditures. Recently, several storage optimization approaches have received significant attention in the industry - namely, real-time compression and deduplication. Although traditionally viewed as mutually exclusive, the two technologies are, in fact, quite complementary. »
Primary storage capacity optimization results in savings that initiate at the point of origin and cascade across the entire data life cycle. This paper provides an overview of the different approaches to primary storage capacity savingshighlighting storage capacity optimization methodologies and primary storage technologies, deployments and performance considerations. »
IBM's Random Access Compression Engine (RACE) technology is based on 35 patents that are not about compression, but rather define how to make industry standard LZ compression of primary storage operate in real-time and allow random access. This white paper describes the RACE technology and the benefits of primary data compression without performance degradation. »
Real-time data compression for 10 GbE environments. »
Real-time data compression for 1 GbE environments. »
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Maximize Storage with IBM Real-time Compression