We are looking at implementing Blob storage on out SharePoint 2010 Enterpise Farm. From the research I’ve done I’ve concluded that the FILESTREAM solution isn’t production ready. (Is this fair?)
I’ve looked at a number of the third party suppliers and wondered what the communities experience are with this and why perhaps one solution is better than another
I’d also be interested to know if you can point me at any real world case studies?
I know this question is/was initially about SharePoint 2010 but looking forward to migration to 2013 does anyone know if any of the vendors that have replied support shredded storage with 2013?
Hey Franklin,
Thanks for the info. I believe we have got a demo coming up in the next couple of weeks so I’m looking forward to seeing this (again).
Hi Jennifer,
Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Is there any one killer feature that puts you ahead of the competition? Tricky question hey?
By the way how long have you changed from Quest Software to Dell Software?
Paul.
Hi Paul,
Full disclosure, I work for Dell Software (formerly known as Quest Software) and am the product marketing manager for Storage Maximizer for SharePoint, RBS/EBS data externalization solution. I’d be happy to direct you to several product videos, technical briefs, case studies, etc to help you in your decision making process:
- Product page – gives the overview of the product with links directly to testimonials, datasheets, technical briefs, etc.: http://software.dell.com/products/storage-maximizer-for-sharepoint/
- Case study – this is an awesome case study from Conexus Credit Union, one of Canada’s largest credit unions, who wanted to externalize everything: http://software.dell.com/documents/CSW_Conexus_A4_VG.pdf
- Product videos – these show how we’ve streamlined the externalization process with SMAX as well as a helpful install video and a discussion about the newest feature we have which enables you to externalize data based on any metadata (definitely a differentiator): http://communities.quest.com/docs/DOC-8702
- Recovery integration – here’s a great technical brief that outlines how Dell Recovery Manager for SharePoint integrates with SMAX to provide recovery of externalized content (v. important in data externalization considerations): http://software.dell.com/techbrief/backup-and-recovery-consideratio…
- Trial download – free 30 day trial with support. After the 30 days the product continues to work (so you don’t lose any externalized data) but support for the product discontinues until a valid license is applied: http://software.dell.com/register/55602/
 I’d be happy to help you further in your RBS quest. Just let me know how I can assist.
Jennifer LuPiba
Dell Software (formerly Quest Software)
Hi Paul! Thanks for your interest in DocAve Storage Manager, which is a part of our fully integrated DocAve Software Platform.
To start, you can learn more about it here on our product page:
http://www.avepoint.com/sharepoint-storage-manager-docave/
Here is a recent case study you may find helpful:
http://www.avepoint.com/assets/pdf/Case_Study_Dell_Services_Federal_Government.pdf
Finally, here is a demo video showing how DocAve Storage Manager allows you to externalize BLOB content to your desired tiered storage destination:
http://www.avepoint.com/assets/movie/latest-videos/DocAve_Storage_Manager_Video.php
I hope all of that helps! You can also download a free trial via the link below or reach out to us at sales@avepoint.com and we’d be happy to talk more and set up a personalized demo for you:
http://www.avepoint.com/resources/free-trial-downloads/
