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New quick reference Link – Storage Standards

Posted on August 21, 2011 by admin

We have added more website content, including  a quick reference to standards used in the data storage industry, including SAN, NAS, DAS, FC, iSCSI, FCoE, and more! Complete with website links to all the common standards in use today. Find … Continue reading →

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Stormy Monday – More Cloud storage issues

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

Many companies are relying more and more on cloud services. While the cloud architecture can offer several benefits, increased reliability is not one of them, in our opinion. Today, another major storm has arisen in the cloud: http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/lightning-strike-in-dublin-downs-amazon-microsoft-clouds-169253 It is notable, … Continue reading →

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New Storage hardware unveiled at NAB shows “Promise” for Mac based Video Archiving

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

New Storage hardware unveiled at the just concluded NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in Las Vegas shows real “Promise” for Mac based Video storage and archiving. Now, using a MacBook Pro as a professional quality video editing, storage, and … Continue reading →

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Data Migration Methodologies

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

Data Migration Methodologies and Approach: Firstly, it is important to differentiate between data migration and other data management strategies such as backup, snapshotting, cloning, archiving, or Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM). Data migration is usually defined as the one-time movement of … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite office software suite? Ours include Open Office, which is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft Office for Windows, OSX, Linux, and Solaris. Read and write office files, and export to PDF. Several variants of OO … Continue reading →

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin | Leave a comment

neat website: SmartPlanet.com

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

“SmartPlanet.com is the premier destination for savvy advice, thought-provoking analysis and expert discussion on the intersection of technology, business and life. Covering decisions that reach from the boardroom to the living room, SmartPlanet.com is the place to go for innovative … Continue reading →

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Useful Links

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

We have added more website content, including  a  Useful Links dropdown menu selection for storage related hardware and software vendors, storage focused publications, and blogs. Enjoy!

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Why does this blog exist?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Why does this blog exist? This blog will contain  the writings, compositions, discussions, discourses, musings, and, yes, the rantings, of  Green Oak Systems staff and guests. Please feel free to contribute, but we do request you observe some common sense … Continue reading →

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“Unified Memory Device”

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Came across an interesting new memory technology under development. Could this mean faster starting, lower power servers in the near future? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12265550

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Website Changes

Posted on January 12, 2011 by admin

We have completely redesigned our website. Let us know what you think!

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