Finding Ways to Efficiently Manage Fast-Growing File-Based Storage

This IDC study explores the challenges datacenter and storage managers are facing regarding file-based storage, and suggests ways to design efficiencies into the environment.

"With fewer dollars available for more storage, organizations will be seeking ways to achieve the required result with fewer dollars. This creates an opportunity for storage administrators to architect their systems for capacity, energy, facilities, and administrative efficiencies," said Noemi Greyzdor, IDC research manager of Storage Software.