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Dell EMC VxRail technology was developed as a one-size-fits-all solution. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designed VxRail to combine storage, compute, virtualization, and networking resources with an eye toward providing a system that would work for remote offices and branch offices, virtual desktop infrastructure, distributed SMBs, and private clouds. It provides centralized management capabilities and has seen exceptional adoption across …

The EMC Atmos family has offered reliable performance for a long time. But now it’s time to say goodbye. Well, that’s what Dell EMC is telling you, anyway. However, you don’t have to buy into the refresh hype and shell out for the manufacturer’s replacement (EMC ECS). An EMC Atmos extended warranty allows you to keep your current asset running …

All good things must come to an end. That includes manufacturer-provided support for your data center’s hardware. Of course, as a budget-savvy IT director, you know the importance of maximizing the ROI you see from your equipment. Should you throw in the towel and invest in Dell EMC’s replacement hardware? Or should you consider third party maintenance (TPM)? And if …

IT managers are savvy enough to realize that just because a manufacturer retires a part, it does not necessarily mean that the hardware is outdated. The IT industry is really not much different from the automotive industry (or any other industry, for that matter). OEMs routinely retire products after a few years and no longer offer any type of support …

Storage solutions are critical for your data center. You rely on your VNX7600 to store information and ensure rapid, on-demand access to vital data. However, there’s a snag. Your storage solution is in the last stages of its life (at least according to the manufacturer).  That means you will soon face life without access to OEM support. What does that mean …

You rely on your Isilon NL410. However, the current lack of OEM protection may have you considering your options. Do you upgrade to the latest offering? Do you try to go it alone without warranty protection? Or should you choose a third party maintenance provider (TPM) instead? Each choice is different but it is important to go in armed with …