Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Troubleshooting slow backup speeds in an IT infrastructure can be a complex process, as it depends on various factors, including hardware, network, backup software, storage configuration, and overall system performance. As an IT manager, here’s a systematic approach to troubleshoot and optimize backup speeds: Step 1: Assess the Backup Environment Understand the Backup Workload: What […]
Configuring RAID 10 for high write workloads requires careful planning and attention to best practices to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. RAID 10 combines the benefits of RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 0 (striping), making it ideal for workloads requiring high I/O performance and data redundancy. Here are the best practices: 1. Select Enterprise-Grade […]
Optimizing ZFS (Zettabyte File System) for high-throughput workloads requires careful planning and tuning at multiple levels—hardware, ZFS configuration, and workload-specific adjustments. Below are the best practices and considerations: 1. Hardware Considerations a. Storage Devices Use SSDs for ZIL and L2ARC: Use high-performance SSDs or NVMe drives for the ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) to improve synchronous […]
Optimizing IT infrastructure for large-scale data migrations is a complex task that requires careful planning, resource allocation, and testing to ensure efficiency, reliability, and minimal downtime. Here are the steps and best practices to optimize your IT infrastructure for such migrations: 1. Assess the Scope of Migration Understand the Data: Analyze the size, type, structure, […]
Setting up tiered storage effectively requires careful planning, the right combination of hardware and software, and a clear understanding of your workload and business requirements. Tiered storage allows you to organize data across different types of storage media, balancing performance, capacity, and cost. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up a tiered storage solution: 1. […]
