The Hyper Converged Solution When it’s time to choose a hyper converged infrastructure (HCI) solution, it’s important that you weigh all your options. One of the most important aspects to hone in on is your total cost of ownership (TCO). When it comes to an IT system such as a hyper converged infrastructure (HCI), the TCO includes the system’s storage performance and […]
When you look at the history of hyper converged infrastructure, it’s clear that NetApp is new to the game. But that’s okay. Being new to the HCI market puts NetApp in a great position. Being able to provide convergence between traditional and new applications, between on premises and public cloud, gives us an edge that […]
What Are the Goals of Today’s IT Decision Makers? A recent survey of 650 of those decision makers found that they want operational efficiency via digital transformation. To achieve that efficiency, legacy infrastructures need to be modernized. The question that arises is, “How?” To modernize a legacy infrastructure by digitally transforming, you need a platform that can do the following: Consolidate mixed workloads that include enterprise applications and databases Reduce capital […]
So long, Las Vegas. We had a fantastic week learning, leading, and engaging at VMworld, VMware’s annual digital infrastructure event. As close collaborators with the VMware team, we’re not exaggerating when we say that this is always one of our most exciting weeks of the year. And it was especially true this year. That’s because […]
Enabling Datacenter Modernization and the Hybrid Cloud with NetApp HCI What is HCI? We know that in our industry, the acronym stands for “hyper converged infrastructure.” But if we look to analysts for a true definition, the only thing that they agree on is that the HCI market is big—and that it’s getting bigger. […]
There’s a new kid on the cloud infrastructure block… Meet the H610S, a brand-new NetApp storage expansion node with unparalleled flexibility and agility for cloud infrastructures, powered by NetApp® Element® software. Don’t let her sleek look distract you—she has the smarts, too. This node is 22% more dense than our SF-Series storage nodes. With […]
Private cloud is a bit of a strange concept. To begin with, it might conjure thoughts of the Rolling Stones telling you, in verse, to stay off their cloud. But actually it means you use your own data centers and infrastructure to provide cloud-like services. Instead of dealing with IT tickets to get the environment you need, […]
Are you tired of the endless queue of trouble tickets that clog up your inbox? Do you want to take your virtual environment to the next level? If you’re ready to start leading the charge to successful digital transformation, then it’s time for you to learn what NetApp has been doing. At VMworld 2018, NetApp […]
This week on the podcast, VMworld 2018 is fast approaching! Joins me and a group of NetApp’s finest virtualization experts to discuss what’s in store for NetApp at VMworld 2018, as well as what we can expect for NetApp HCI. Guests on this episode include: Doug Chamberlain, Senior Product Marketing Manager Keith Norbie, Senior Business Development Manager Gabriel Chapman, […]
Deliver Private Cloud at Scale IT teams are increasingly required to deliver more and to deliver faster. Keeping up with IT operational efficiency while also keeping customers happy is a delicate balance that requires a thoughtful approach, with agile strategy. More than ever, it has become apparent that to maintain a relevant infrastructure, you must […]
I love it when things just work without having to think about them. Too often in the technology world things don’t work as they should or they’re just simply…broken. Take, for instance, the Rachio™ sprinkler control system I recently installed at my rental property. With Denver traffic what it is these days, it’s an excruciating pain to go back and […]
Enterprises aren’t the only businesses that are exploring multicloud strategies. Cloud and hosting service providers who want to support enterprise multicloud needs are also looking to build services that span infrastructures and deliver multicloud value in a more controlled and managed environment. Why are service providers looking at multicloud deployments? Enterprises are trying to unburden […]
Caitlin Knight
Rob Klusman
Keith Norbie
Ashley Hemmen
Andy Banta
Doug Chamberlain
Justin Parisi
Pete Brey
Stuart Oliver