Enterprise and IT storage

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References and Sources

Here is a curated list of references and sources that underpin the development and insights around enterprise storage solutions. These sources include technical papers, project updates, case studies, and expert analyses that have shaped the understanding of efficient, open-source-based disk arrays and storage architectures.

At Rabata, diving into these references reminds us how far secure cloud storage solutions can benefit from the pioneer work documented by storage experts and institutions. Whether it’s cutting storage costs significantly or building highly available disk arrays, these studies provide a treasure trove of practical wisdom.

• "ESOS branches from GitHub"
• DataON Storage (5 February 2015). "Mott College Slashed Storage Costs with DataON Storage". Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
• Marc Smith (24 May 2012). "Implementing Enterprise Disk Arrays Using Open Source Software" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-01.
• Marc Smith (16 April 2013). "Building & Using a Highly Available ESOS Disk Array".
• Marc Smith (3 June 2014). "Virtual Desktops - From Pilot to Reality and the Trip We Made". [permanent dead link]
• Marc Smith (15 May 2013). "Building and Using Open Source Storage Solutions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-31.
• Marc Smith (11 August 2012). "ESOS Update (8/11/2012)".
• “HA Guru” (12 February 2013). "Linux as an Open Storage Server".
• Marc Smith (24 July 2014). "ESOS Project Update (July 2014)".
• Avago Technologies (15 December 2014). "Mott Community College Increases Storage Performance with High-Availability Solution" (PDF).
• “Monster Network!” (16 March 2014). "Phase 10 is complete".
• Marc Smith (14 July 2014). "Open Storage: Dual-Controller OSS Disk Array".
• Marc Smith (10 March 2013). "ESOS Project Status & Updates (March 2013)".

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