target audience: TECH BUYER  Publication date: Jun 2021 - Document type: IDC Perspective - Doc  Document number: # US47768121

How to Evaluate Enterprise Storage Vendor Guarantee Programs

By:  Eric Burgener

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  • Executive Snapshot

    • Figure: Executive Snapshot: Storage Vendor Guarantee Programs Can Drive Significant Value

  • Situation Overview

    • Storage Vendor Guarantee Program Facets

    • Satisfaction Guarantee

    • Data Reduction Guarantee

    • Media Endurance Guarantee

    • Fixed Maintenance Guarantee

    • Availability Guarantee

    • Nondisruptive Upgrades Guarantee

    • All-Inclusive Licensing Guarantee

    • Fixed Trade-In Credits

    • Free Upgrades

    • Breadth of Coverage

    • Other Types of Programs

    • Examples of Storage Vendor Guarantee Programs

    • Communicating the Value

  • Advice for the Technology Buyer

  • Learn More

    • Related Research

    • Synopsis