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• Data retention and destruction policy template: Free download

  The downloadable data retention and destruction policy template here will help with compliance. Use this structure to develop other IT data management policies. Continue Reading

• Modernizing storage with purpose in the AI era

  With the latest updates delivered at Insight 2024, NetApp aims to deliver data storage simplification that enterprises will require to succeed in the AI era. Continue Reading

• Why the AI era requires an intelligent data infrastructure

  NetApp aims to build infrastructure to 'bridge the chasm' that exists between cloud-based AI models and an organization's on-premises data management environment. Continue Reading

• TechTarget Storage Products of the Year 2024 nomination form

  Nominate your favorite or best storage products for the annual TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards. Continue Reading

• The 'on-premises as-a-service' genie is out of the bottle

  While on-premises storage as a service has been around for a few years, it's having a moment. Organizations seek simplicity, and vendors are ready with offerings. Continue Reading

• Compare 5 Ceph alternatives for storage

  This list of Ceph alternatives can provide a good starting point for better understanding what's available and the issues to look for during the storage decision-making process.Continue Reading

• Compare Box vs. Dropbox enterprise storage platforms

  Both Box and Dropbox offer features and integrations that any modern enterprise could use for its cloud storage. Choosing between Box vs. Dropbox depends on various factors.Continue Reading

• A guide to Microsoft Azure storage pricing

  Take a deep dive into the costs of Microsoft Azure cloud storage across several different types, including Blob Storage and Files. Compare pricing with AWS and Google Cloud.Continue Reading

• TechTarget Storage Products of the Year judging criteria

  This article discusses how products are judged for the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards.Continue Reading

• How the key-value SSD promises to outperform block storage

  Key-value SSDs show potential in performance and storage management, but how would they be implemented? What other advantages do they offer over block storage?Continue Reading

• 2024 data storage conference lineup spotlights AI, memory

  The 2024 storage conference calendar features several high-profile events. Expect product news from major vendors at these shows plus discussions about top storage trends.Continue Reading

• Hitachi Vantara expands in hybrid and multi-cloud storage

  As enterprises increasingly need cross-cloud consistency, hybrid capabilities and on-premises technology, storage vendors like Hitachi Vantara are trying to rise to the occasion.Continue Reading

• NetApp expands multi-cloud capabilities to empower AI

  Capacity, performance, agility and consistency are some of the key areas of focus for vendors as they approach multi-cloud storage and AI requirements.Continue Reading

• Analyze enterprise Box cloud storage pricing options

  Box Enterprise and Enterprise Plus offer more features at similar prices to other platforms and may be a better option if you're mainly looking for storage.Continue Reading

• On-premises storage, infrastructure evolves to keep pace with AI

  Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads.Continue Reading

• It's time to rethink enterprise storage for the AI era

  Pure's platform-centric storage strategy will enable customers to scale their storage infrastructure to keep pace with the fast-evolving AI landscape.Continue Reading

• SAN vs. NAS vs. DAS: Key differences and best use cases

  Compare SAN, NAS and DAS and find out what to consider when using each type of storage system. Object storage and the cloud are additional available storage options.Continue Reading

• Compare and assess 4 top small-business NAS devices

  Discover how four NAS appliances stack up against one another regarding their available features to determine which product is right for your small business.Continue Reading

• A guide to AWS storage cost

  Amazon S3, FSx, Elastic File System and Elastic Block Store have different price structures, but data use remains the top factor in determining the cost of cloud storage.Continue Reading

• Unified storage for AI trend highlighted in Hitachi Vantara shifts

  A rejuvenated Hitachi Vantara, in product and leadership direction, is one of the many major vendors tackling the issue of how to approach AI and storage.Continue Reading

• How to optimize AI investments through cloud modernization

  Cloud-focused services will help with AI workloads. Users also plan to use on-premises storage for AI and should take the opportunity to modernize infrastructure.Continue Reading

• Could AI be the killer app for cold data?

  Enterprises are beginning to use cold data they still need to store as a way to train AI models and gain more value from data they thought had served its purpose.Continue Reading

• Best practices for using Box cloud storage

  Box cloud storage options could be a fit for enterprises. Features go beyond storage and include content monitoring, data migration and document management.Continue Reading

• How storage migration tools can help enterprises

  Storage migrations are common but can be challenging. But enterprises don't have to go it alone. Tools can aid the many different kinds of migrations and their circumstances.Continue Reading

• How Software-Enabled Flash could aid SSD management

  A new development in flash storage could be a flexible option for any large-scale installation, as well as systems with custom software that's tuned for optimum performance.Continue Reading

• AI, storage, infrastructure in focus at KubeCon Europe 2024

  Takeaways at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 included the continued prevalence of AI in infrastructure and the increasing value of Kubernetes storage management.Continue Reading

• 12 cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider

  Cloud-based file-sharing services, such as the list of products here, enable organizations to collaborate with colleagues and clients all over the world.Continue Reading

• Is hyperscale NAS the future of storage in the AI era?

  Storage for AI workloads will require high capacity and performance. Some vendors have started to tackle this issue, for example with global file system technology.Continue Reading

• How can flape storage help my organization?

  While flape was a concept coined by Wikibon back in 2012, now might be the time to employ the combination of flash and tape for a multi-tier storage system.Continue Reading

• Will 2024 herald an on-premises infrastructure renaissance?

  The storage market and buyer feelings have changed considerably in just a few years. Enterprises often see more benefits to on-premises infrastructure than the cloud.Continue Reading

• Start preparing now for the 50 TB-plus HDD era

  With Seagate's launch of its higher-capacity HDDs, organizations will find several benefits and must also navigate a few challenges. Impacts include cost and data management.Continue Reading

• Cloudian HyperStore 8 unites file, object storage

  Cloudian's latest release of HyperStore lets hybrid storage deployments seamlessly swap between file and object. Analysts speculate how it will compete in a crowded market.Continue Reading

• 4 NAS devices for enterprises in 2024 and buying factors

  If you're considering a NAS device for your organization, discover the factors to evaluate and some vendor offerings to add to your NAS shopping list.Continue Reading

• A pseudo-SLC flash primer: Benefits and drawbacks

  Regardless of its use, pseudo-SLC represents a credible option for organizations considering multibit flash over SLC flash. The technology makes MLC and TLC function like SLC.Continue Reading

• Why object storage for AI makes sense

  Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both.Continue Reading

• The best enterprise data storage products of 2023

  Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze.Continue Reading

• How AI in SSDs could help enterprises

  Several vendors are equipping SSDs with artificial intelligence. An AI SSD could help enterprises in such areas as management, performance and security.Continue Reading

• An overview of Microsoft Project Silica and its archive use

  Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in quartz glass, similar to the crystals in Superman films. The team now has four distinct areas of research.Continue Reading

• Amazon and NetApp's new data storage options optimized for AI

  Amazon's new data storage offerings, Amazon S3 Express One Zone and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, better support data-intensive applications, including generative AI.Continue Reading

• Compare block vs. file vs. object storage differences, uses

  Object storage has surged in popularity, but file and block still have clearly defined uses. Access, metadata and performance are among admins' key considerations.Continue Reading

• NetApp aims to boost all-flash consolidation with ASA C-Series

  NetApp's ability to deliver multi-cloud capabilities with Google and other cloud providers rather than as a storage-as-software deployment might accelerate multi-cloud operations.Continue Reading

• 10 data storage questions for enterprises to ask

  Does top management support your organization's storage needs? Is the storage platform compliant with regulations? These are just two of the data storage questions you need to ask.Continue Reading

• Storage as a service value continues to increase

  Explore how storage as a service can be a cheaper option for enterprises and how one vendor will potentially increase the value with updates to its platform.Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud data storage becomes a 'must-have'

  Enterprises typically have data spread across multiple locations, including multiple clouds. Vendors in turn should look to provide hybrid, multi-cloud and on-premises storage.Continue Reading

• Compare file storage options in the cloud

  In the hot market of file storage in the public cloud, many options are available across some of the largest vendors, with performance a major consideration.Continue Reading

• How SSD encryption can protect enterprise data

  It's easy for an SSD to fall into the wrong hands. Encryption, which is common in SSDs, is a powerful tool to protect mission-critical and personal data.Continue Reading

• 4 reasons cloud data repatriation is happening in storage

  When the advantages of cloud storage aren't fully realized, repatriation becomes a consideration. Find out where the cloud isn't delivering on its promises.Continue Reading

• The future of storage administration: 4 key questions answered

  What are the best moves a storage professional can make? Learn about the skills, technologies and strategies to focus on now for the most payback in the future.Continue Reading

• 7 decentralized data storage networks compared

  Decentralized storage offers organizations an alternative to centralized cloud storage. While cost can be a benefit, support levels vary among some of the top vendors.Continue Reading

• Computational storage SSD options vary in benefit level

  Computational storage SSDs come in two major formats: programmable and fixed-function. They have stark differences in feature set and market acceptance.Continue Reading

• Lenovo's latest heavy on flash, security for enterprise storage

  Lenovo's concentration on QLC flash, hybrid cloud and ransomware protection in its latest hardware and software offerings should aid enterprise buyers.Continue Reading

• Evaluate object storage advantages and disadvantages

  Object storage advantages include capacity and flexibility, while access time is one of the disadvantages. Compare key pros and cons of this trending type of storage.Continue Reading

• IBM FlashSystem 5045 aids access to storage cyber resilience

  As ransomware and other cyber attacks persist, enterprises should prioritize cyber resilience. IBM's FlashSystem 5045 improves accessibility for that protection.Continue Reading

• SAS vs. NVMe: The future of 2 key storage interfaces

  In SAS vs. NVMe, both interfaces play significant roles in enterprise storage. See how they stack up in terms of performance, scalability, flexibility and manageability.Continue Reading

• Explore benefits, tradeoffs with SLC vs. MLC vs. TLC and more

  Learn the important capacity, performance and reliability differences among multilayer flash types, including SLC vs. MLC vs. TLC, and typical uses for each.Continue Reading

• Flash memory guide to architecture, types and products

  Flash memory, a staple of consumer electronics, is playing a wider role in enterprise storage. This guide offers an overview of flash, from current use cases to future directions.Continue Reading

• QLC vs. TLC SSDs: Which is best for your storage needs?

  QLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are coexisting in the data center.Continue Reading

• 5 NAND flash manufacturers balance performance, reliability

  NAND flash manufacturers Kioxia, Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and Western Digital offer varying levels of capacity. They also provide an assortment of uses.Continue Reading

• Pure flash storage evolves, puts HDD investments in question

  Innovations in flash storage driving down cost might make it more difficult to justify investments in hard disk drives moving forward, Pure Storage CEO and others claim.Continue Reading

• Evaluate flash memory advantages and disadvantages

  Flash memory and solid-state devices have revolutionized storage, but to deploy them effectively, you must understand their advantages and disadvantages.Continue Reading

• Nutanix lays out vision for multi-cloud PaaS

  Organizations face challenges with complexity across IT infrastructure. Nutanix aims to simplify with a PaaS platform that extends across many locations.Continue Reading

• How CXL 3.0 technology will affect enterprise storage

  Understand CXL 3.0 technology before its impacts on storage take serious effect. While the specification improves on previous generations, it could also demand more from storage.Continue Reading

• HPE GreenLake updates reflect on-premises cloud IT evolution

  On-premises as-a-service products improve simplicity and speed. Updates to the HPE GreenLake platform, including in block storage and data protection, build on those benefits.Continue Reading

• What are 5 top cloud data storage risks?

  Storing data in a cloud repository makes good sense and has many benefits. However, any decision to migrate important data to a cloud service brings some risks.Continue Reading

• What the new LTO roadmap means for tape storage

  The future of tape is bright, and it should be on every storage manager's shortlist. LTO and its massive current and future capacity have a place among other storage media types.Continue Reading

• Choose between NAND vs. NOR flash memory

  When comparing NAND flash memory to NOR, it's important to examine the structural differences to understand which type of non-volatile memory is best suited for some applications.Continue Reading

• A short guide to Azure Data Lake Storage pricing

  Azure Data Lake Storage offers pricing that's competitive with similar platforms. However, many elements of the secure, large storage platform factor into the overall cost.Continue Reading

• Compare DRAM vs. DRAM-less SSDs for cost, performance

  Are DRAM-less SSDs the way of the future? While they're a great fit for hyperscale data centers, other organizations may also find benefits, such as cost.Continue Reading

• Understand how the CXL SSD can aid performance

  Although CXL SSDs are only in the research phase, their performance shows promise. When used as simple memory extensions, they should improve programs that manage large data sets.Continue Reading

• Can composable infrastructure and computational storage mix?

  'Composable' and 'computational' are often said in the same breath, but how exactly are they related -- or not? While there are differences, a combination could serve enterprises.Continue Reading

• How SSD data reduction can help enterprises

  Data reduction techniques have been difficult to achieve on SSDs, but vendors appear to be making progress. The more effective the data reduction, the more affordable SSDs become.Continue Reading

• Explore Google Cloud Storage classes

  For organizations that use Google Cloud Storage, it's crucial to store data in the optimal class. Understand top uses, benefits and drawbacks of Google Cloud's assorted services.Continue Reading

• Why QLC flash changes the hybrid cloud equation

  In the debates of hard drives vs. flash and on vs. off premises, the answer is often not just one over the other. However, surging QLC flash technology offers many benefits.Continue Reading

• Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI: What are the differences?

  Discover how Fibre Channel and iSCSI compare when it comes to meeting SAN performance, ease of use, manageability, total package and TCO requirements.Continue Reading

• The best enterprise data storage products of 2022

  Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze.Continue Reading

• Advantages and disadvantages of storing data in the cloud

  Organizations that want to reduce on-site storage costs can consider cloud for easy pricing models and scalability. However, take note of drawbacks such as lack of data control.Continue Reading

• The future of data storage must handle heavy volume

  Storage manufacturers have an eye on the future with investments in technologies, but it's unclear if they will be able to effectively counter the exponential rise in data volumes.Continue Reading

• AWS re:Invent storage updates aim to maximize data value

  Among the multitude of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2022, storage was a focus for the cloud vendor. Amazon EFS specifically had several enhancements.Continue Reading

• Amazon EBS vs. EFS: An 'elastic' comparison

  Elastic Block Store and Elastic File System are two of Amazon's most popular storage types. Compare how they store data before deciding which one to use.Continue Reading

• NetApp BlueXP and the journey to an 'evolved cloud'

  With BlueXP and Astra, NetApp has a plan for data and application management across cloud locations. The vendor seeks to help customers reach what it calls an 'evolved cloud.'Continue Reading

• How to use S3-compatible storage

  Amazon S3 is a popular platform for object storage. Through the use of APIs, though, storage vendors can offer their own take on S3, potentially improving management and cost.Continue Reading

• A comparison of distributed file systems

  There are many different distributed file systems available, so careful analysis of the options, as well as good project management, helps ensure a successful installation.Continue Reading

• How to effectively compare storage system performance

  Your power as a buyer is stronger before the sale closes: Ask for what's required to effectively evaluate storage vendors' system performance.Continue Reading

• DPUs vs. SmartNICs: What storage admins need to know

  To determine whether a SmartNIC or DPU is right for their organization, admins must understand the capabilities of different kinds of NICs and DPUs.Continue Reading

• What is network-attached storage (NAS)? A complete guide

  Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity.Continue Reading

• Cloud storage vs. data center: How to choose

  It's essential to have efficient and cost-effective data storage. Both cloud and data center storage offer good options, so understand your needs before you choose.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. cloud storage: Which is better for your business?

  On-site NAS and cloud-based NAS are the two main file storage options. Organizations need to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each to make the best choice.Continue Reading

• Consider the advantages and disadvantages of NAS

  NAS devices provide file sharing that is easy to manage but may be harder to scale than other storage types. Get to know the advantages and disadvantages of NAS.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. object storage: What's best for unstructured data storage?

  There are advantages and disadvantages to using NAS or object storage for unstructured data. Find out what to consider when it comes to scalability, performance and workload type.Continue Reading

• Ride through racetrack memory and its storage implications

  IBM is working on a concept called racetrack memory, which is one of a few possibilities for the future of storage. But is it feasible, and when will it be commercially viable?Continue Reading

• NAS vs. server: Which storage option should you choose?

  NAS and server-based storage have unique attributes that support a variety of storage and DR applications, and each can be supplemented by cloud-based storage as needed.Continue Reading

• Explore software-defined storage pros and cons

  Software-defined storage gives organizations more flexibility and often lower costs, but be prepared to self-troubleshoot. Get to know the pros and cons of SDS.Continue Reading

• 7 guidelines to secure network storage

  These practices, including firmware and VPN guidance, protect NAS devices. Use these steps as standalone procedures or incorporate them into your overall security process.Continue Reading

• Explore 7 software-defined storage companies

  Software-defined storage offerings are all over the map, in uses, features and types of platform. These seven software-defined storage companies include several IT giants.Continue Reading

• Data storage interview questions for your next storage role

  Data storage administrators must be able to adapt and optimize storage for evolving workloads and business needs. Here are some questions to prepare for in an interview.Continue Reading

• Understand the Intel Optane shutdown

  Intel's upcoming shutdown of Optane follows multibillion-dollar losses. However, some technology benefits came out of the IT giant's effort to improve storage performance.Continue Reading

• Compare software-defined storage vs. storage virtualization

  SDS and storage virtualization are two approaches that help storage teams efficiently and cost-effectively manage resources. Examine the differences between the two.Continue Reading

• Differences in scale-up vs. scale-out storage

  Scaling up and scaling out are both approaches to increase storage capacity. To decide which approach to take, consider short- and long-term requirements.Continue Reading

• Explore top AWS storage types for file, block, object

  There are several AWS storage types, but these four offerings cover file, block and object storage needs. Explore how the cloud storage choices compare with each other.Continue Reading

• Storage certifications to bolster your skills

  Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses.Continue Reading