iPod Definition
The iPod is a portable music player developed by Apple Computer. Though it is an Apple product, the iPod can be used with both Macs and PCs. The iTunes software, also created by Apple, is used to organize and transfer songs and playlists to the iPod. Both iTunes and the iPod support a wide variety of audio formats, including MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF. MP3 is the most common audio compression format, while AAC is the format used by the iTunes Music Store. WAV and AIFF are nearl...
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Win32 Definition
Win32 Definition
This is the Windows application programming interface (API) for developing 32-bit applications. It has been used for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and newer Windows operating systems. This means that if you use Windows 95 or later, you can run 32-bit applications on your computer. Win32 is a term that is important to programmers, but is not crucial for the average user to know. Just know that if you have Windows 95 or later, you can run Win32 applications. If you want...
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How to setup HPE MSA storage
How to setup HPE MSA storage
This post walks through the initial install and setup of a HPE MSA.
ASSIGN MANAGEMENT IP ADDRESS
Once you have your HPE MSA racked, cabled and powered on the next step will be to assign it a management IP. To setup the management IP you have two options:
1- Connect via CLI cable – Connect to one of the controllers using the supplied mini USB cable to plug into the CLI port. You will need to use the connection settings and password supplied in the MSA 2...
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How to configure 3PAR with HPE InfoSight
How to configure 3PAR with HPE InfoSight
HPE previously announced the availability of HPE InfoSight for 3PAR. This post is about the process of setting up 3PAR Cross-stack Analytics for VMware. This allows a number of insights into the performance of VM’s held on the storage.
HPE 3PAR INFOSIGHT PERQUISITES
Hello 3PAR Guys, today I will show you how to enable VMware integration in HPE InfoSight. Before you register your system in InfoSight you need the following prerequisites in plac...
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How to add a LUN in EMC Unity 300 storage
How to add a LUN in EMC Unity 300 storage
In this tutorial, we’ll see how to add a LUN to a UNITY 300 storage array using the Unisphere Web interface.
Before adding a LUN, hosts must be configured on the array.
1. On the web interface, go to Blocks 1 / LUNs 2 and click on the + to launch the Add Wizard.
2. Enter the number of LUNs created 1 , enter a name 2 , if multiple disk pools are present select Pool 3 , set size 4 and click on Next 5 .
3. Click + 1 to select the hosts ...
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EMC Unity Configuration Guide
EMC Unity Configuration Guide
Overview
This guide steps you through configuring your environment to work with an EMC storage platform in preparation for installing Peer Software solutions. The last section of this guide provides troubleshooting information. During the configuration process, you will be installing and configuring software on the server that will host Peer Software solutions. This server is hereafter referred to as the CEE server. The software you will be installing and co...
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How to start up HP MSA 2040 storage
How to start up HP MSA 2040 storage
Introduction: MSA 2040 Start Up
This tutorial will guide you through the proper installation of an HP MSA 2040 SAN. I will provide proper instructions on how to mount the device, install SFP ports, install SFF hard drives, plug in all required cabling and power on the device. In this example I will be using an HP MSA 2040 storage device with 15k small form factor drives and connecting via fibre channel to a Cisco 2960x catalyst ...
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Format Definition
Format Definition
The term "format" has several meanings, related to 1) disk formatting, 2) page formatting, and 3) file formats.
1) Disk formatting
In order for storage media, such as a hard drive or flash drive to be recognized by your computer, it first needs to be initialized, or "formatted." Formatting a disk involves testing the disk and writing a new file system onto the disk. This enables the computer to read the disk's directory structure, which defines the way files and folders ...
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Windows Definition
Windows Definition
Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Each version of Windows includes a graphical user interface, with a desktop that allows users to view files and folders in windows. For the past two decades, Windows has been the most widely used operating system for personal computers PCs.
Microsoft Windows is designed for both home computing and professional purposes. Past versions of Windows home editions include Windows 3.0 (1990), Windows 3.1 (1992), Win...
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NTFS Definition
NTFS Definition
Stands for "New Technology File System." NTFS is a file system introduced by Microsoft with Windows NT and is supported by subsequent versions of Windows, such as Windows 2000 and Windows XP. NTFS has a number of advantages over the previous file system, named FAT32 (File Allocation Table). One major advantage of NTFS is that it includes features to improve reliablity. For exmaple, the new technology file system includes fault tolerance, which automatically repairs hard driv...
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