So you want to know what the right storage solution is for your new VMware deployment you are planning? Or maybe you are ready to start deploying Microsoft Hyper-V and need to know which iSCSI array is right for you? Because there really isn't a single answer that is right for everybody, the answer is: It depends.

The question really should be, how do I decide what is the right storage? What questions should I ask? And how do I find the answers? Or maybe more simply, what process should I follow to find the right answer? I think that the answer is basically to ask questions, learn about the options, and learn from others’ experiences. We did a similar focus topic on selecting a server for virtualization in the summer, and now it is time to look at storage.

For the next three weeks on DellTechCenter we are going to focus on the question of what is the right storage for virtualization for a range of scenarios. There is a home page for the topic and series of three Web chats scheduled. If you have a question about storage and virtualization, get it answered here. We have lined up experts from the storage engineering teams to help out with the chats and assist in getting your questions answered.

Todd