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STORAGe MANAGeMeNT AND VIRTUAlIzATION

When it comes to combating data storage inefficiencies, you could use a little backup. That’s why we offer you more than just products. We offer you the people and the plan to turn them into real solutions. The breadth and depth of our product and service offerings are extensive. And with years of experience, our solution architects can help you develop a plan that can support your data and your organization. It’s more than just products. It’s storage management and virtualization. Solved.

To learn more about how we’ve solved it before, or to speak with a solution architect about technology solutions for your organization, contact your account manager or call 800.808.4239

Or, visit CDWG.com/datastorage

WHY PEOPLE WHO GET IT NEED PEOPLE WHO GET IT.

The PeopleYour dedicated account manager is backed by a team of certified storage solution architects.

The ProductsOur wide-ranging partnerships give you access to thousands of technology products in every area, including storage, security, mobility, continuity of operations and more.

The PlanWe offer a variety of services that make the most of your investment and make your job easier.

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INFoRMATIoN INFRASTRUCTURe INeFFICIeNCIeS.

TODAY’S ORGANIZATIONSARE fAST APPROAcHING INfORMATION OvERLOAD.

We get it. And we’ve helped many of them increase efficiencies by improving their storage environments.

For a complete reference guide on infrastructure optimization, visit CDWG.com/virtualizationguide

To see how we’ve solved it before, visit CDWG.com/oaklandschool

More and more is being expected from your IT infrastructure. Speed. Agility. Efficiency. Your data center has already begun to evolve to meet these demands. Shifting servers from physical to virtual provides higher service levels. But to help you get the most out of your organization’s data, an improved storage management and storage virtualization solution is in order.

We can help you find a solution that better enables your organization. To start, faster access to critical information allows you to capitalize on opportunities. And your workforce can be better supported with timely strategic information and improved data analytics. You’ll also be able to better protect organizational data, helping to keep it as a strategic asset. But best of all, we can help you eliminate those inefficiencies. SoLVed.

02 The Challenges CDWG.com/datastorage

VARIeD COMPlexITIeS

In addition to the burdens caused by data sprawl, you have to sort through complications that arise from server virtualization. With mission-critical applications on virtual machines, there is a demand for dedicated storage to match. And each system must be managed separately. A fluid virtual server environment works best with a fluid, responsive storage environment.

lARGe QUANTITIeS

Cloud-enabled services. Mobile computing. Server virtualization. New approaches to using the data center have also led to new ways to create data. Managing all of that information is no easy task. Protecting it and delivering higher data recovery service levels is even harder. Luckily, you don’t have to do it on your own.

RISING INeFFICIeNCIeS

Allocating separate storage systems for different applications usually results in storage capacity going unused. Yet while some of your storage is underutilized, you could be overloading other systems with duplicate files. And if all of this information isn’t prioritized and archived, it can dramatically affect performance.

MORE DATA. MORE PROBLEMS.

As your organization’s data grows, so do all the issues that surround it.

The amount of data expected to be created by 2015, equal to 8 trillion gigabytes.8 zettabytes

Source: IDC’s Digital Universe Study, June 2011

04 The Solution CDWG.com/datastorage

UNIfIcATION.cONSOLIDATION.OPTIMIZATION.Getting control of your storage environment may be easier than you think. We can help you review your options and find the right approach for your organization.

UNIFIeD MANAGeMeNT SOFTWARe

Simplify control of your physical and virtual infrastructures across storage, servers and networking with unified software management tools. These tools also allow more efficient use of storage resources through grouping, placement and balancing.

UNIFIeD STORAGe

By creating a shared resource pool for your data, unified storage helps build efficiencies. You can choose to deploy an integrated system that supports both block and file data, or deploy a file gateway that attaches using a storage area network (SAN).

DATA DeDUPlICATION

Using algorithms to identify identical information, data deduplication replaces extra copies with a link to the original. This can be done at either the file level or the block level, with the block level offering additional efficiencies by storing only the changes if a document is altered.

STORAGe TIeRING

Categorizing and storing your data based on its value and usage can reduce storage costs. Mission-critical data remains on Tier 1 storage where it can be easily and quickly accessed. Data used less frequently can be moved to less-expensive devices for Tier 2 or Tier 3 storage.

The percentage of storage space that typically goes unused.75% UP

tOSource: Crump, George, “Increasing Storage Utilization Rates,” Information Week, April 19, 2010.

06 The Benefits CDWG.com/datastorage

GReATeR eFFICIeNCIeS

Because it eliminates the need to deploy, power, cool and manage separate block and file systems, unified storage delivers operational efficiencies.

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lOWeR COSTS

You’ll find savings simply by reducing the number of systems deployed. Add to that savings in energy consumption, software licensing fees, maintenance and support contracts.

HIGHeR UTIlIzATION

Unified software management tools eliminate the use of specialized block

or file systems. So you can use more of your storage space and improve

overall performance.

ClOUD ReADINeSS

Infrastructure consolidation helps you optimize your resources as you head to

the cloud. Dynamic storage is a crucial component for highly virtualized or cloud

computing environments.

INfRASTRUcTURE.

The reduction in storage requirements due to deduplication.20–40%

Source: Improving Storage Efficiencies with Data Deduplication and Compression, IDC White Paper, May 2010.

08 The Services

fEATURED PARTNERS

To see how we can help you find the right data storage management solution, contact your account manager or call 800.808.4239

Or, for more information, visit CDWG.com/datastorage

Partnerships, Certifications and Awards• VMware Authorized Consulting Partner• VMware Lighthouse Partner• VMware National Partner• VMware Partner Technical Advisory Board Member• VMware Technical Sales Professional• VMware Sales Professional• NetApp Star Vendor• NetApp Corporate Reseller• NetApp Accredited Storage Architect Professional• EMC Signature Velocity Partner• EMC Technology Architect• EMC Storage and Infrastructure Specialist

CDWG.com/datastorage

The terms and conditions of product sales are limited to those contained on CDW•G’s website at CDWG.com; notice of objection to and rejection of any additional or different terms in any form delivered by customer is hereby given; CDW®, CDW•G® and PEOPLE WHO GET IT™ are trademarks of CDW LLC; all other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners

Your partner in every stage: Your dedicated account manager, along with a team of storage solution architects, can assist you from assessment to deployment and beyond.

FeATUReD SeRVICe:

DATA STORAGE ASSESSMENT

Your infrastructure can’t be agile if it’s weighed down with data. Our Data Storage Assessment can review your storage environment and the information it holds to help determine the best solution for your organization. It helps identify duplicate data, infrequently accessed data and unauthorized file types. And once you’ve taken a good look at your data, our storage solution architects can help you determine the right hardware and software you need to support it all.

VMwareWhile virtualization in general can bring you many advantages, VMware virtualization solutions are built on a robust foundation proven in production environments and chosen by over 250,000 organizations. VMware solutions can be integrated with your overall IT infrastructure and existing management tools. If that’s not enough, they also have a low total cost of ownership.

With EMC solutions, you can build an efficient information infrastructure that lets you store, protect, optimize, and leverage your information — from a single e-mail to your production databases. Manage more data, more efficiently. You’ll keep your information available and secure — and be ready for growth.

NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that deliver outstanding cost efficiency and accelerate breakthroughs. Dedication to the principles of simplicity, innovation and customer success has made NetApp one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today.

Ideal for organization-wide deployment and mission-critical applications, HP offers integrated, resilient and controllable storage solutions. They offer maximum scalability, exceptional performance and an integrated suite of centralized management tools that provide groundbreaking data protection and disaster recovery features.

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STORAGe MANAGeMeNT AND VIRTUAlIzATION

When it comes to combating data storage inefficiencies, you could use a little backup. That’s why we offer you more than just products. We offer you the people and the plan to turn them into real solutions. The breadth and depth of our product and service offerings are extensive. And with years of experience, our solution architects can help you develop a plan that can support your data and your organization. It’s more than just products. It’s storage management and virtualization. Solved.

To learn more about how we’ve solved it before, or to speak with a solution architect about technology solutions for your organization, contact your account manager or call 800.808.4239

Or, visit CDWG.com/datastorage

WHY PEOPLE WHO GET IT NEED PEOPLE WHO GET IT.

The PeopleYour dedicated account manager is backed by a team of certified storage solution architects.

The ProductsOur wide-ranging partnerships give you access to thousands of technology products in every area, including storage, security, mobility, continuity of operations and more.

The PlanWe offer a variety of services that make the most of your investment and make your job easier.

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To see how we can help you find the right data storage management solution, contact your account manager or call 800.808.4239

Or, for more information, visit CDWG.com/datastorage

Partnerships, Certifications and Awards• VMware Authorized Consulting Partner• VMware Lighthouse Partner• VMware National Partner• VMware Partner Technical Advisory Board Member• VMware Technical Sales Professional• VMware Sales Professional• NetApp Star Vendor• NetApp Corporate Reseller• NetApp Accredited Storage Architect Professional• EMC Signature Velocity Partner• EMC Technology Architect• EMC Storage and Infrastructure Specialist

CDWG.com/datastorage

The terms and conditions of product sales are limited to those contained on CDW•G’s website at CDWG.com; notice of objection to and rejection of any additional or different terms in any form delivered by customer is hereby given; CDW®, CDW•G® and PEOPLE WHO GET IT™ are trademarks of CDW LLC; all other trademarks and registered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners

Your partner in every stage: Your dedicated account manager, along with a team of storage solution architects, can assist you from assessment to deployment and beyond.

FeATUReD SeRVICe:

DATA STORAGE ASSESSMENT

Your infrastructure can’t be agile if it’s weighed down with data. Our Data Storage Assessment can review your storage environment and the information it holds to help determine the best solution for your organization. It helps identify duplicate data, infrequently accessed data and unauthorized file types. And once you’ve taken a good look at your data, our storage solution architects can help you determine the right hardware and software you need to support it all.

VMwareWhile virtualization in general can bring you many advantages, VMware virtualization solutions are built on a robust foundation proven in production environments and chosen by over 250,000 organizations. VMware solutions can be integrated with your overall IT infrastructure and existing management tools. If that’s not enough, they also have a low total cost of ownership.

With EMC solutions, you can build an efficient information infrastructure that lets you store, protect, optimize, and leverage your information — from a single e-mail to your production databases. Manage more data, more efficiently. You’ll keep your information available and secure — and be ready for growth.

NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that deliver outstanding cost efficiency and accelerate breakthroughs. Dedication to the principles of simplicity, innovation and customer success has made NetApp one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today.

Ideal for organization-wide deployment and mission-critical applications, HP offers integrated, resilient and controllable storage solutions. They offer maximum scalability, exceptional performance and an integrated suite of centralized management tools that provide groundbreaking data protection and disaster recovery features.