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Diskeeper field testers needed!

We're looking for some current Diskeeper customers that are interested in getting a first look at some new technology. Testing will start next week and we have a few openings left that we need to fill. If you are interested, simply fill-out a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) [...]

2022-01-18T16:06:23-05:00Diskeeper|0 Comments

The Ins and Outs of SQL Defragmentation

IT Pro, Brad McGehee knows SQL, and writes about it frequently. He's even started several websites and blogs dedicated to SQL. A few years ago, he co-authored a paper with me where I discussed fragmentation of the SQL database files (.mdf, .ldf) commonly referred to as external [...]

2022-02-04T19:41:15-05:00Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Ins and Outs of SQL Defragmentation

Diskeeper is FDCC Compliant

The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is a security configuration mandated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to standardize the configuration of desktop computers used by U.S. Government agencies. The Defragment software from Diskeeper has been tested to verify compliance with the FDCC [...]

2010-07-21T06:08:00-04:00Diskeeper|0 Comments

Keeping your SSD running brilliant

I came across a cool "how to" video today. It covers steps to keep a high-end rig running three SSDs in top form. The https://www.sirjamesd.com/ also happens to use HyperFast as part of his toolkit. You can check it out here: https://www.30monitor.com/keeping-your-ssd-running-brilliant/ On another note, while the author is running Diskeeper Pro [...]

2022-02-05T16:28:30-05:00Uncategorized|Comments Off on Keeping your SSD running brilliant

New WIndows IT Pro white paper on SAN defrag

Windows IT Pro analyst David Chernicoff just published a new white paper that covers the issues file fragmentation causes on SAN storage. It's titled "Maximize the Performance of your Windows SAN Infrastructure" and you can download it (here). If you don't already have an account [...]

2022-02-05T16:36:47-05:00Uncategorized|Comments Off on New WIndows IT Pro white paper on SAN defrag

Paul the Octopus and GCN Agree – Diskeeper Wins!

Government Computer News (GCN) just posted a review of the new Diskeeper 2010 product in an article titled "Defragging files without having to do a defrag". The review keyed in on a unique and proprietary innovation that can only be found in Diskeeper; IntellliWrite. IntelliWrite is [...]

2010-07-07T20:49:42-04:00Uncategorized|Comments Off on Paul the Octopus and GCN Agree – Diskeeper Wins!

Tips and Tricks – configuring end point installs to report to Diskeeper Administrator

When you install Diskeeper or V-locity via Diskeeper Administrator, those installations are preconfigured to then send report and alert data back to that instance of Diskeeper Administrator. However, there are many means by which to install Diskeeper that do not include our central management piece. While you may have [...]

2010-06-24T20:52:16-04:00Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tips and Tricks – configuring end point installs to report to Diskeeper Administrator