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Chris Poelker

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Chris Poelker is Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at FalconStor Software. Prior to working at FalconStor, Chris was a Storage Architect at Hitachi Data Systems. Before that, Chris was a Lead Storage Architect/Senior Systems Architect for Compaq Computer, Inc. While at Compaq, Chris built the sales/service engagement model for Compaq StorageWorks and trained VARs and Compaq ES/PS contacts on StorageWorks. His certifications include MCSE, MCT (Microsoft Trainer), MASE (Compaq Master ASE Storage Architect) and A+ certified (PC Technician). Chris is also the co-author of "Storage Area Networks for Dummies." He can be reached at [email protected].

How to Leverage Data Deduplication to Green Your Data Center

What is data deduplication? What are its benefits? In simplified terms, data deduplication means comparing objects (usually files or blocks) and removing all non-unique objects (that is, copies). The basic benefits of data deduplication can be summarized as follows: reduced hardware costs, reduced data center footprint, reduced backup costs, reduced costs for disaster recovery, and […]

How to Leverage Data Deduplication to Green Your Data Center
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