Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyNimble Cloud Volumes Removing Risk From Cloud StorageAs of February 27th 2017, Nimble Storage announced Nimble Cloud Volumes (NCV), marking Nimble’s entry into the cloud space.Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyPractical Considerations for Implementing NVMe StorageBefore we begin, something needs to be clear: Although dual-ported NVMe drives are not yet cost effective, the architecture of Nimble…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyUncompromising Resiliency(cross-posted at https://www.nimblestorage.com/blog/uncompromising-resiliency/)Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyThe Importance of Automated Headroom ManagementBefore we begin: This is another vendor-neutral post. I realize there may be no architecture that can do everythingI’m proposing, but some…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyThe Importance of SSD Firmware UpdatesI wanted to bring this crucial issue to light since I’m noticing several storage vendors being either cavalier about this or simply…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyThe Importance of the Effective Capacity Ratio in Modern Storage SystemsIn modern storage devices (especially All Flash Arrays), extensive data reduction techniques are commonplace and expected by customers.Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasProcessor scheduling and quanta in Windows (and a bit about Unix/Linux)One of the more exotic and exciting IT subjects is the one of processor scheduling (if you’re not excited, read on, practical stuff to be…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasJust how much is your antivirus harming your I/O?(note: This article was originally posted on my blog back in ’07 — I’m moving the content to Medium. The principles are valid today, even…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyProgress needs TrailblazersI got the idea for this stream-of-consciousness (and possibly Captain Obvious) post after reading some comments regarding new ways to do…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Dimitris KrekoukiasinRecoveryMonkeyThe Well-Behaved Storage System: Automatic Noisy Neighbor AvoidanceApr 8, 2016Apr 8, 2016