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Open-E JovianDSS, Virtualization

The VAAI Features for NFS Supported Faster Cloning of Virtual Machines

VMware vSphere Storage APIs – Array Integration (VAAI) represents a pivotal set of APIs designed to offload specific data storage-related operations from the ESXi host to the underlying storage array. ...

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Data Protection, NAS

NAS vs SAN: The Key to Optimal Data Storage – An Open-E JovianDSS Guide

Managing a modern business is inseparable from shaping the right strategy – one that aligns technology with goals, protects critical assets, and enables long-term growth. In today’s digital-first environment, where ...

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Fibre Channel, Open-E JovianDSS

Open-E JovianDSS Up32: Revolutionizing Storage Performance with NVMe over Fabrics Initiator and Multipath I/O

The landscape of data storage has been profoundly reshaped by the advent of NVMe, an interface specifically optimized for SSDs and designed for high-speed media. NVMe distinguishes itself by supporting ...

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Backup, Open-E JovianDSS

Retention Plans – The Best Backup Schedule?

Running a business, regardless of its size, requires planning. You need to develop a strategy and set goals, conduct market research, plan products or services, finances, operations, marketing, and sales, ...

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Hardware, RAID

Why a HOT SPARE Hard Disk Is a Bad Idea

Updated on 19/08/2025 Due, in part, to the different views and opinions regarding the usage of hot spare disks in our previous post, we’ve decided to add an update for ...

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System Updates

Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version: A Leap Forward in Performance, Management, and Virtualization

Open-E continues its tradition of relentless innovation with the release of Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version. Building on the foundation of previous updates, the new version delivers a powerful combination of ...

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Hardware, Tips & Tricks

NVMe Partitioning Guidelines – Open-E’s Best Practices

Are you struggling with the efficient management of the NVMe drives in your data storage system? We’ve got a bunch of tips for you, but before we get to it, ...

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Media & Entertainment, Open-E JovianDSS

Data Storage Solutions for Video Games Industry

Today’s World Gaming Day, it’s a perfect time to highlight the often-overlooked foundation of a great gaming experience: a robust solution for data storage for video games and their protection. ...

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