Trustco Technology Videos

An introduction to virtualisation

Learn what virtualisation is all about and how it applies to companies large and small. Discover the kinds of problem that this technology resolves

2 min 20 sec   Submitted in March 2009   Ref: 4

Simplifying the process of virtualisation - Part 1, Audit

Virtualisation is potentially the biggest challenge IT practitioners have had to manage in recent years. At Trustco we have developed a six stage plan to help simplify the process of Virtualisation, along with removing many of the myths. Over that time we have amassed a wealth of experience that we hope to share with you. Part 1 deals with the IT infrastructure audit. Here is part 1. Click here for part 2

4 min 25 sec   Submitted in March 2009   Ref: 5

Simplifying the process of virtualisation - Part 2, Storage

In part two I’ll show how we can build on the results of the audit to determine how efficiently your infrastructure is storing and serving the data your business needs to operate. This will show which areas could be improved and whether virtualisation is an appropriate solution. This is part 2. Click here for part 1

3 min 15 sec   Submitted in August 2010   Ref: 13

Simplifying the process of virtualisation - Part 3, Backup

In part 3, I’ve assumed that you’re well on the way to planning your virtual environment. I believe that it’s the responsibility of every IT Manager to ensure there’s a comprehensive, verified backup process to enable a point in time recovery should a total site disaster occur. A disaster recovery plan should account for any kind of disruption that restricts or prevents data access. This video discusses the issues involved in backup. This is part 3. Click here for part 2

3 min 20 sec   Submitted in October 2010   Ref: 14

I-Connect Configuration Service for ISPs

I-Connect is a network equipment configuration and fulfilment service for ISPs. You tell us your customer's details, what equipment you need to send them, and we sort everything else out. All configured. All tested. All tracked.

2 min 50 sec   Submitted in June 2010   Ref: 12

IBM Comprehensive Data Protection Solution

How long could you afford to lose access to your data? What if there was a solution that would give you near-instant, full recovery of data; reduce backup times from hours to minutes; and pay for itself within a matter of months? IBM's Comprehensive Data Protection Solution does just that. By combining the latest in low energy hardware with the best in data backup and recovery software, this solution is easy to justify.

2 min   Submitted in January 2010   Ref: 11

The Energy Efficient Data Centre

At a time when data centres are reaching the limits of available power, with estimates suggesting as much as 60 per cent of power used in a data centre is wasted on cooling, integrated solutions that require far less power and cooling whilst retaining manageability must come as a welcome relief.

3 min 52 sec   Submitted in September 2009   Ref: 10

Think you know Sun Microsystems?

If you think that Sun is all about Solaris operating systems and big servers then think again. Watch this video to find out about Sun's Windows and Linux systems based on Intel and AMD... plus their storage solutions.

3 min 15 sec   Submitted in May 2009   Ref: 9

Reduce the volume of data you store

Reduce the volume of data you store by 50% or more! Duplicated files waste storage and slow backups. Trustco can help you identify wasted space and suggest suitable technologies to solve the problem

50 sec   Submitted in March 2009   Ref: 2

Going green: cost saving suggestions

Energy costs are sky rocketing. An under-utilised IT infrastructure is an expensive luxury. How efficiently is your infrastructure used, and how much are your energy costs? This video presents some straight forward cost saving suggestions

2 min 05 sec   Submitted in March 2009   Ref: 3

Trustco succeeds with HP EVA Accreditation

Trustco's HP EVA Accreditation. What does this mean and how does that benefit your service from us? We have a strong background of providing expert advice in all areas of storage and servers

3 min 45 sec   Submitted in March 2009   Ref: 6

Managing Data Storage

Learn about Hitachi Data Systems' Simple Modular Storage solutions. A system that's easily deployed and managed

1 min 0 sec   Submitted in February 2009   Ref: 7

Your introduction to Trustco Plc

An introduction to Trustco, why you should work with us and how we can help you to support and grow your business

1 min 50 sec   Submitted in January 2009   Ref: 8