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All-flash pathways: Data reduction and native capacity

A number of technological changes are making the all-flash data center a viable option. However, turning this concept into a reality requires an understanding of data reduction methods and alternatives.

This expert e-guide reveals how thin provisioning, deduplication, and compression can provide two major benefits to your data center:

  1. A reduction in total capacity required
  2. If done inline, should extend the life expectancy of flash modules

Also, learn about the alternative to reduction: native capacity.

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