Hyper-V and Networking – Part 6 : Ports

Hyper-V and Networking – Part 6: Ports, Sockets, and Applications

by Eric Siron

In many ways, this particular post won’t have a great deal to do with Hyper-V itself. It will earn its place in this series by helping to clear up a common confusion point I see being posted on various Hyper-V help forums. People have problems moving traffic to or from virtual machines, and, unfortunately, spend…

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Check out our previous 5 articles:
Desired State Configuration and Hyper-V – Part 1 – Intro and Requirements
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 5: DNS
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 4: Link Aggregation and Teaming
23 Best Practices to improve Hyper-V and VM Performance
Customizing a Generation 2 VHDX

Promise Vess R2000 Series Certified for XProtect Video Surveillance Management Software

Promise Vess R2000 Series Certified for XProtect Video Surveillance Management Software

Delivering 2x the performance needed for operation

This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on 2014.08.07

 PROMISE Technology, Inc. announced that its Vess R2000 external storage series has been certified by Milestone Systems A/S for interoperability with XProtect video management software (VMS).

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XProtect is an open platform IP video surveillance. The Vess R2000 joins PROMISE’s Vess A2000 NVR appliance as XProtect tested and certified solutions – with documented performance results, optimal configurations and solution architectures.

The company offers a portfolio of video surveillance solutions certified by Milestone Systems A/S for recording servers and external storage, enabling integrators and end users to build a solution with confidence that the system will meet their performance and security needs.

The solution certification report includes performance benchmarking to allow a better understanding of how the storage solution will perform with XProtect VMS. The Vess R2000 was verified to deliver double the performance benchmark determined by the Milestone server and storage calculator for disk throughput. In addition to its throughput, the R2600’s dual controller failover functionality was tested and proven. This feature, and the storage solution, can be used as part of a larger suite of redundancy options, including RAID configurations, software-based failover and other redundant components, to provide a resilient surveillance system.

The certification testing verified that XProtect VMS and the PROMISE integrated system is scalable with several storage controller interface options, and multiple available redundancy methods to create high performance surveillance and security solutions for applications.

Additionally, the report proves that the optimal configuration for video recording and storage performance is achieved by running the Vess R2000 in its surveillance mode and placing the live database and archive database on the same physical and logical disk volume. These configurations provide the highest rate of IO/s, or R/W performance.

It is very impressive that this PROMISE Technology certification verified double the performance delivered against our Milestone benchmarks for a server and storage solution integrated with our software,” noted Trine Voss, head of the Milestone Solution partner program. “This certification provides customers with documented optimal specifications for the highest level of trust in purchasing decisions and implementations.

PROMISE has been working closely with Milestone for years to bring our customers powerful solutions they can rely on for even the most demanding security project,” said Jack Yang, senior product planning and marketing manager, PROMISE. “The solution certification for both the Vess A2000 and R2000 is very important because it provides documented results to integrators and end users that prove the quality of PROMISE’s recording servers and external storage – and helps demonstrate how optimal systems can be built with XProtect VMS.

Hyper-V and Networking – Part 7: Bindings

Hyper-V and Networking – Part 7: Bindings

by Eric Siron

So far, this series has spent most of its time focused on the methods that systems use to decide where traffic should go and how it should get there. A logical next step is to discuss how bindings work. I wrote about binding order earlier. What this article will do is bring the concepts of…

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Read the full blog post here.

Check out our previous 5 articles:
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 6: Ports, Sockets and Applications
Desired State Configuration and Hyper-V – Part 1 – Intro and Requirements
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 5: DNS
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 4: Link Aggregation and Teaming
23 Best Practices to improve Hyper-V and VM Performance

Promise Technology – Channel eNews July 2014

PROMISE Channel eNews
In This EditionJuly 2014
Cover Story: Computex 2014 Review
Success Stories
   – One Direction & Pegasus2
   – City Surveillance in Singapore
PROMISE Set to Rock VMworld 2014
Vess R2000 Certified by Milestone
PROMISE Coming Events
Knowledge Base Articles
Cover Story: Computex 2014 Review

Thank You to All Partners who Joined PROMISE in Taipei!Computex Taipei 2014 was a huge event for PROMISE and
all of our partners with tons to do and see, including Pegasus2, which
won the Best Choice Golden Award, and a whole range of cloud solutions
from IaaS to SaaS.A big THANK YOU goes out to all of our partners who
participated in our solution seminar training as they were able to gain
valuable industry insights and sneak peeks at what PROMISE has in store
for the coming years! Make sure you clear your schedule from June 2-6,
2015, for next year’s Computex so you can join the training and visit
PROMISE’s exciting display!
Success Stories
Pegasus2 Improves Productivity by 30-40%
Pegasus2 In Da House – PageBoy Films’ House Party with Boy Band One Direction
One Direction, the amazingly popular boy band, had a house party and Pegasus2 and PageBoy films were on hand to catch all the crazy action. PageBoy, who has worked with all of the major British broadcasters,  turned to Pegasus2 for help with 4K video and it has helped improve his productivity by 30-40%!
City Surveillance in Singapore
D-Ron, Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Singapore faces serious issues with illegal parking that affects the safety and convenience of its citizens. D-Ron Singapore turned to PROMISE for a major city surveillance project which has improved the convenience of Singaporeans, enhanced the flow of traffic and reduced accidents by keeping the streets clear of illegally parked cars.
PROMISE Set to Rock VMworld 2014

Highlights Include Global Launch of FileCruiser and Introduction of New Scale-out Cloud Appliance, the H1970
VMworld kicks off in San Francisco, CA, on August 25th and PROMISE will be on-site to make some big announcements! Visit PROMISE’s booth and discover how businesses can realize greater achievements in virtualization with PROMISE’s Vess, and VTrak series, get your first look at the new high-density scale-out cloud appliance, the H1970 series and check out the new Enterprise File Sync and Sharing solution, FileCruiser, which will be available worldwide starting from August 23rd.To learn more about these solutions.
Vess R2000 Certified by Milestone

Delivers Double the Performance of Milestone Benchmark
The Vess R2000 external storage series joined the Vess A2000 NVR appliance as tested and certified solutions for Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) with documented performance results, optimal configurations, and solution architectures. The Vess R2000 was verified to deliver double the performance benchmark determined by the Milestone server and storage calculator for disk throughput.
     
PROMISE Coming Events

VMworld,
August 24-28, 2014

Booth #2517,
Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
Explore PROMISE’s portfolio of solutions at VMworld that are helping businesses break through the limits to endless possibilities, including VTrak, Vess, FileCruiser and the H1970 appliance.
VMworld
SET Expo Brazil,
August 24-27, 2014
Sao Paolo, Brazil
PROMISE will take center stage at Brazil’s biggest and best show for the media and entertainment industry with our 4K rich media workflow, including Pegasus2, SANLink2, VTrak A-Class and the G-Class NAS Gateway.
SET Expo Brazil
IBC 2014, September 12-16, 2014Hall 6, stand C11, RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands
IBC2014 is the essential global meeting place for everyone engaged in creating, managing and delivering the future of electronic media and entertainment technology and content. PROMISE is set to present our most exciting display ever so be sure to join us in Amsterdam.
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Latest Updates from PROMISE’s Knowledge Base PROMISE is committed to providing high-quality service and
support to its customers and this includes a robust collection of
knowledge base articles. You can find the latest articles below which
provide help content for common questions raised to tech support. For
more articles, please visit the PROMISE Knowledge Base.

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10338 – My case does not open in Promise “e-Support” Web SiteJuly. 22, 2014
10413 – I’m running Final Cut 7 with VTrak A-Class SR 1.1 client software…July. 10, 2014
10404 – SANLink2 E2002t common configuration workflowJuly. 2, 2014
10412 – Why can’t I empty the Trash on my VTrakFS volume using OS X…June. 9, 2014
10318 – Pegasus information requirements when contacting Technical…May. 7, 2014
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Full NTFS access for OS X Yosemite Developer Preview users with Paragon NTFS for Mac

July 2014

Download now: free-of-charge, and no registration is necessary! Using NTFS partitions of any kind with the new OS X has never been easier.
FREIBURG, Germany, July 23, 2014

Paragon Software Group, the technology leader in data security and data management solutions, today announces the release of Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X Yosemite Preview, a free 60-day trial of NTFS for Mac® OS X Version 12 that will be launched this fall with the release of the new OS X. Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X Yosemite Preview — which provides full read/write access to NTFS partitions — is available for immediate download, without registration, to all Mac enthusiasts testing Apple’s OS X Yosemite Developer Preview. Users of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 11 will get a free upgrade when version 12 is released.

Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X Yosemite Preview is the first driver solution for fast access to NTFS partitions from the new Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Developer Preview. Once the program is installed, you can get started right away: conveniently navigate contents and read, edit, copy or create files and folders. The program guarantees advanced support of NTFS file systems and provides fast and transparent read/write access to any NTFS partition under OS X 10.10 Developer Preview. Paragon has been the leader in cross-platform storage software for nearly 20 years, delivering users proven maximum performance, stability and security for cross-platform work between Mac® and Windows®. Key functions: 

  • Only runs with Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Developer Preview.
  • Ultra-quick read/write access to NTFS files in Mac OS X Yosemite.
  • No limit to file or partition sizes (within NTFS and Mac OS X requirements).
  • Also supports special NTFS functions in Mac OS X Yosemite such as resource forks, hardlinks, symlinks and file permissions (POSIX file attribute).
  • The transfer rate during file operations on NTFS partitions is just as good as it is for operations on native HFS partitions.
  • Unparalleled stability – even during peak system utilization!
  • Simply install it and go to work. No further system adjustments are necessary once it has been installed.

 System requirements

  • OS X Yosemite Developers Preview.
  • Runs on every Yosemite installation.

Availability:

Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X Yosemite Preview is available for immediate download free of charge at http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac-yosemite-preview/

The commercial release of Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X Version 12 is scheduled for the fall 2014. Users of NTFS for Mac OS X 11 will get a free upgrade to Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 12 at that time.

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Paragon Software releases new Paragon HFS+ for Windows 8 – Free Edition

July 2014

Following the Release of Free Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Paragon Software Now Grants Dual Boot Users Instant File Access to Mac® OS X File System on Windows 8/8.1!

FEIBURG, Germany, July 16, 2014 –  Paragon Software Group, the technology leader in data security and data management solutions, today announces the release of new  Paragon HFS+ for Windows® 8/8.1 Free Edition. The tool is based on Paragon’s proprietary cross-platform Universal File System Driver (UFSD) technology and is the industry’s fastest driver for dual boot users.  Paragon HFS+ for Windows® 8/8.1 Free Edition transfers files between Windows 8/8.1 and Mac OS X at a rate higher than native HFS file-system performance, providing full read-write access to HFS+/HFSX partitions on any type of disks (APM, GPT, MBR). Paragon HFS+ for Windows® 8/8.1 Free Edition launch follows the successful release of the free  Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X Snow Leopard edition earlier this year. In addition, Paragon Software offers a business  bundle that includes 5 licences for Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X and 5 licenses for Paragon HFS+ for Windows at a special discount.
Being the fastest and the most stable HFS+ driver on the market, Paragon’s HFS+ for Windows easily extends the boundaries of Microsoft Windows scalability and interoperability! Once installed, Paragon HFS+ for Windows 8/8.1 Free Edition automatically enables the use of Mac-formatted partitions in Windows systems and applications.

“Paragon Software is proud to be the first software developer to implement a full set of drivers with complete read/write access to partitions of all popular file systems”, commented Konstantin Komarov, CEO of Paragon Software Group. “Paragon’s HFS + for Windows 8/8.1 Free Edition is the highest performing solution in the industry today and we are happy to offer it to all Windows 8 users.”
Features and Benefits:

• Full access to HFS+/HFSX partitions (read and write)
• Unprecedented high HFS performance and stability
• Auto-mounting and management via “Disk Management” console
• Full compatibility with Boot Camp drivers
• Support for journaling
• Unified Installer for 32 and 64 Bit systems
• Files and folder with “.” as the first symbol of file name are shown as hidden
• USB 3.0 ready
• Installation limited to Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Price & Availability:Paragon HFS+ for Windows 8/8.1 Free Edition is available for non-commercial use only at http://www.paragon-software.com/home/hfs-windows-free/ The commercial version of the same product, Paragon HFS+ for Windows 10, is available to users of earlier Windows versions, including Windows XP (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64), 2003 or 2008 Server (32/64), or Windows 7 (32/64) Windows 8/8.1 (32/64 bit) editions. A special business bundle offer includes 5 licenses for Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X and 5 licenses for Paragon HFS+ for Windows for 89,95$ (199,50$ value, if purchased separately). The Paragon HFS+ for Windows & Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X business bundle is designed for companies with IT environment consisting of Windows and Mac OS X systems. Paragon’s other cross-platform technologies are available to consumers and manufacturers of data storage systems at the Paragon driver portal.

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RAIDON News July 2014

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Hyper-V and Networking – Part 4: Link Aggregation and Teaming

by Eric Siron

In part 3, I showed you a diagram of a couple of switches that were connected together using a single port. I mentioned then that I would likely use link aggregation to connect those switches in a production environment. Windows Server introduced the ability to team adapters natively starting with the 2012 version. Hyper-V can…

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Check out our previous 5 articles:
23 Best Practices to improve Hyper-V and VM Performance
Customizing a Generation 2 VHDX
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 3: IP Routing
Hyper-V and Networking – Part 2: VLANs
Creating a Generation 2 Disk with PowerShell

Paragon Software earns high marks in TopTenReview’s 2014 ranking of Best Server Backup Software

July 2014

Paragon Protect & Restore Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution Wins Top Spot in Professional Support, Receives Highest Possible Ratings Across Four Major Review Categories

Irvine, CA, July 8, 2014 –  Paragon Software Group, a leader in data protection, backup and disaster recovery, today announced its Paragon Protect & Restore (PPR) image-based backup and disaster recovery (BDR) software has earned a 9.83 out of 10 points possible in TopTenReview’s 2014 ranking of  Best Server Backup Software. In addition, PPR tied with a leading global brand to capture the top spot in the professional support category, while also earning the highest possible ratings across three other server backup software categories including recovery and restoration, management tools and resource management.

“These exceptional ratings validate the value proposition that PPR brings to the table in the competitive BDR marketplace. From ease of use and implementation, to effectively protecting data spanning both physical and virtual environments, PPR is earning praise for delivering world-class capabilities to our customers,” says Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group Corp. “Equally important is our top rating in professional support, which can’t be underestimated and is the direct result of our investment in the team of experienced, California-based engineers who staff our support efforts 24/7/365.”

Featuring expert reviews and comparisons on the latest software, web services and more, the TopTenReview website attracts five million visitors each month. PPR was recognized by the popular reviews website for offering a comprehensive agent-based solution for physical machines as well as an agentless solution for virtual machines. The software, optimized for small to midsize business and mid-enterprise markets, is designed to meet the most demanding needs of physical, virtual and hybrid server environments.

Results of an independent customer satisfaction survey – separate from TopTenReview – underscores Paragon’s commitment to excellence in support, with the company earning a 9.8 rating out of 10 total points possible. Survey results, along with customer comments, can be found online at http://paragon-downloads.com/events/testimonials. TopTenReview’s in-depth look at PPG is also available online athttp://server-backup-software-review.toptenreviews.com/paragon-review.html.

For more information on Paragon Software Group, visit www.paragon-downloads.com or follow Paragon on FacebookTwitter andLinkedIn.
Paragon Software is a trademark of Paragon Software Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

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New MailStore Service Provider Edition Available

Email archiving for service providers now even easier and faster

Viersen, Germany, 1 July 2014.  MailStore Software GmbH, the German specialist for email archiving that meets all legal requirements, released the latest version of the MailStore Service Provider Edition (SPE) today, together with MailStore Server 9, the email archiving solution for businesses.

The latest version offers both service providers and end customers many new features and improvements. These allow service providers to offer email archiving as a managed service in an even more efficient way and maximize the added value for their customers.

‘‘The use of cloud services and especially the use of email archiving as a managed service are increasingly gaining acceptance among companies. With the MailStore  Service Provider Edition, we enable providers to expand their service portfolio to their own infrastructure and under their own control. These providers generally work at the regional level and enjoy a relationship of trust with their customers that has been built over years, which is an important factor when dealing with email archiving. We wanted to emphasize how important the business sector is to MailStore with the new version, which we are releasing a few months after the market aunch of MailStore SPE in February,’’ explains Tim Berger, founder and CEO of MailStore.

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