Versatile, hardware-independent, storage virtualisation software radically reduces storage hardware burden
Now, businesses of all sizes can fully participate in the cost saving benefits of virtualising and consolidating their storage
Previous issues of InFocus have explored the benefits of server virtualisation. Trustco are pleased to announce that as from September, they are officially supplying DataCore Software’s range of storage management and storage virtualisation solutions.
DataCore’s storage management solutions do to storage what VMware does to servers; providing the reliable storage SAN software backbone from which to manage, consolidate and share available storage resources. 
It's software that produces dramatic results; not least in lowering both TCO and carbon footprint. DataCore does this through ‘thin-provisioning’; a technology that is revolutionising storage management and energy savings in companies large and small across the UK. Normally technology of this level is only available through purchasing expensive storage arrays and disks, but DataCore has revolutionised the concept and made thin-provisioning an open network-based service that works with nearly all storage brands and devices. Network-based thin provisioning non-disruptively and automatically allocates physical storage capacity to application servers only when it is actually used. This dramatically improves storage utilisation and reduces the total number of disk drives required - and the energy needed to operate and cool them - by over half. The software installs on any standard Windows server in minutes.
And to let as many users as possible experience the benefits first hand, DataCore is the first to offer downloadable, “Free to Try” Thin-Provisioning on a 30-day free trial. Simply click on and download: www.datacore.com/download.asp
DataCore is confident that those who do trial DataCore’s thin provisioning will join the ranks of thousands of customers worldwide who are currently enjoying efficiency and savings of thin provisioning storage with DataCore’s SANmelody™ and SANsymphony™ software solutions.
“Green” Technology Promotes Energy Efficiency, Saves Money and Is Now Available for All to Try
DataCore makes the benefits of thin provisioning practical and affordable, allowing data centres, as well as small and mid size companies, to virtualise, consolidate and automate the provisioning and management of their storage. Pricing starts at £500 with compelling cost savings and user benefits including:
- Lowers energy costs and “carbon footprint”: Highly efficient utilisation reduces space, power and cooling costs because fewer physical disks and arrays are required
- Reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by providing up to 50% improvements in capacity utilisation, thereby reducing the total amount of storage that must be purchased
- Better consolidation and efficient load balancing for all storage; capacity usage is optimised and balanced across many application servers
- Lessens time and resources required to perform storage provisioning tasks. Automates and simplifies by eliminating unnecessary provisioning steps
- Instantaneous provisioning of storage capacity significantly reduces disk administration burden and time management
- Eliminates application service disruption by transparently provisioning physical storage capacity
- Smarter purchasing: Facilitates just-in-time storage purchasing by enabling smart capacity planning across all applications
Experience the power of thin provisioning and storage virtualisation for yourself: VMware, DataCore and Vizioncore are joining forces to provide all those contemplating virtualisation with a one-stop seminar at Lords County Cricket Ground on 4th October 2007. It combines industry leaders under one roof and TrustCo is pleased to be a sponsoring partner for this event. Click here for a full invitation, agenda and registration link.
Interested in knowing more about reducing the storage burden through Virtualisation and Green Computing? Download the DataCore Overview paper.