Latest articles by Karl Paulsen
Examining Video Server Configurations
Video servers are becoming commodity- like components for many applications, whether for a traditional television station play-to-air system or as an element in a content delivery platform.
Software-Defined Systems & Virtualization
Of the many components found in a media-centric operating environment, storage might be categorized as one of the more evolving systems in the overall architecture.
The Art of Load Balancing
Those who design, build or operate video facilities have grown accustomed to employing multiple PCs, workstations and IT servers as part of their systems.
Exploring Storage System Efficiency
A growing topic for many organizations, yet especially important to those who are facing space, power and operating-cost constraints.
Storage Architecture Continues to Evolve
In the information age of the 21st century, one of the fastest-changing elements seems to focus on the means and methods of how information is stored and distributed.
Advanced Intelligent Tape Options
In the next few short years, broadcasters all have to make serious choices in digital media technology.
SCSI'S 29th Anniversary Review
This year SCSI, the industry-recognized naming acronym for "Small Computer Systems Interface" is 20 years young.
Applying the Network Appliance
Could the video file server evolve to become a video network appliance?
Elements of the SAN
The days in which new server installations in broadcast facilities consisting of a single dedicated array of storage are dwindling.
Principles in Archive Management, Part II
Last month we introduced you to the archive, one of the less understood components of the enterprise video server solution.
Principles in Archive Management
The broadcast video server is not quite 10 years old and already a number of ancillary capabilities and components have become commonplace in their implementation.
Tempering the Cost of the Digital Transition
Broadcast group owners continue to explore alternatives to operational practices in order to offset the costs required to make the transition to digital.
Prospective for Global Storage Networks
Just how long will it be before the methods for moving media storage become synonymous with those of computer data storage in today’s global enterprises?
Connecting It All
When building any form of network, elements for consideration include manageability, versatility, compatibility and cost effectiveness.
MRAM: The Future of RAM?
Relatively new memory technology could sidestep all current RAM technologies. The low-power, nonvolatile micromemory-cell technology is called magnetoresistive random access memory or MRAM.
