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• What's the best way to protect against HDD failure?

  Whatever the reason for failure, HDDs are hard to repair. Admins need to get out in front of potential issues, like the four described here, to prevent prolonged downtime. Continue Reading

• Best practices for protection from ransomware in cloud storage

  Cybercriminals are getting smarter and evolving their enterprise attacks. Be proactive -- get out in front of ransomware in cloud storage before the attack occurs. Continue Reading

• 9 top cloud storage security issues and how to contain them

  A handful of major cloud storage security issues, such as insufficient access controls and lack of compliance, remain. Learn how to successfully address them. Continue Reading

• 7 causes of SSD failure and how to deal with them

  Although SSDs are a reliable storage technology, they are still prone to occasional failure. Here are some best practices to keep your SSDs humming along. 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

• Ask these 9 cloud storage questions before use

  Use these questions as a starting point for your transition to the cloud. You'll discover that some uses and data sets are suitable for cloud storage, while others are not.Continue Reading

• 8 best practices for a zero-trust storage strategy

  Explore how to apply the zero-trust security model to storage systems. Given today's threat landscape, additional data protection is key for enterprises.Continue Reading

• Why Amazon S3 is a ransomware target and how to protect it

  Hacking continues to evolve. While Amazon S3 is a major ransomware target, admins can take steps in configuration and event logging, among other protection measures.Continue Reading

• Overcome obstacles to storage sustainability

  Green IT initiatives should include data storage, but there are various sustainability challenges related to both on-premises and cloud-based storage systems.Continue Reading

• How to set up a NAS: A step-by-step configuration guide

  Get the most out of your rackmount NAS appliance by configuring admin accounts, permissions and network access; running a diagnostic check; and configuring advanced options.Continue Reading

• Proper storage performance testing: A tutorial

  This step-by-step guide details how to prepare for and perform storage performance tests. Explore methods for choosing the right tool for your testing.Continue Reading

• What are the top 5 Amazon S3 storage security best practices?

  Public bucket access is a prevalent and discussed S3 security issue. However, there are several other important security measures to take, including monitoring and MFA.Continue Reading

• How supply chain issues affect data storage and what IT can do

  Supply chain issues challenge IT teams and data storage administrators. It's important to be as proactive as possible when managing storage in an era of such uncertainty.Continue Reading

• How many bytes for...

  Data is often expressed in bytes, which are composed of eight binary digits.Continue Reading

• How can organizations manage Microsoft Teams storage limits?

  Microsoft Teams storage limits can be complex for organizations to track. Learn the details and how to add Microsoft 365 storage to avoid capacity problems.Continue Reading

• What is SAN zoning and what are the different types of zoning?

  Zoning can be set up according to server, storage and SAN switch. Discover what type of zoning to use, how zone sets extend SAN segmentation and the various zoning schemas.Continue Reading

• Explore the challenges, benefits of provisioned IOPS storage

  IT admins who want the flexibility to provision IOPS independently from capacity can turn to certain software-defined storage and cloud services offerings.Continue Reading

• 9 VDI storage best practices to better connect remote workers

  Learn how to plan and deploy VDI storage to make your remote workers more productive and efficient. It's all about knowing your users and picking the right devices.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to ease the green data storage transition

  Energy-efficient storage promises several benefits. Finding the right approach requires carefully assessing available technology, where you keep your data and costs.Continue Reading

• Managed SAN services aim to ease storage chores

  Offloading SAN management to an MSP partner could free IT admins from an infrastructure component that sometimes gets short shrift among other data center priorities.Continue Reading

• COVID-19 stresses healthcare data storage resources

  Healthcare organizations face new obstacles to effectively manage and store their data resources. See how they're using cloud, hybrid cloud and on-premises storage models.Continue Reading

• How to deal with the challenges of cloud storage vs. SAN

  Whether you're managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them.Continue Reading

• Troubleshoot SAN issues to improve performance

  Common SAN problems include compatibility issues, hardware failures and sluggish storage response times, but a few proven strategies can easily resolve these issues.Continue Reading

• Prevent the storage and data security risks of remote work

  Many organizations have employees working from home, but some may not have taken the security and training precautions that remote work requires.Continue Reading

• Pay-as-you-go storage consumption and its challenges

  Consumption-based storage has benefits, but it also has challenges, including what it is, unknowns about its future, and control and cost issues. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading

• 5 signs it's time for a NAS or SAN upgrade

  It's easy to tell when it's time to modernize your storage infrastructure if you know the warning signs. Find out what they are and how Liberty Mutual Insurance handled its upgrade.Continue Reading

• Data storage security best practices for avoiding cyberattacks

  Protecting stored data requires meticulous planning and a well-crafted strategy. Here are steps you need to take today to keep your organization's essential data safe and secure.Continue Reading

• How key factors in storage performance and cost spur adoption

  It may take years, but a storage product's performance, cost and the problems it solves can converge to make its sales take off. See how a storage technology's tipping point is reached.Continue Reading

• Beat the software bottleneck by improving storage performance

  Find out what vendors are doing to address the storage software bottleneck problem to enable users to extract the full performance potential of the media in their data centers.Continue Reading

• 5 areas to assess when rethinking storage at the edge

  Does your organization have the right edge storage resources? Here's what you need to focus on to ensure your organization keeps pace with changes at the edge.Continue Reading

• Boost cloud storage performance for your work-from-home workforce

  Optimizing cloud storage security and performance are key to transitioning to a 100% remote workforce. Learn best practices to follow as your organization responds to COVID-19.Continue Reading

• Make remote SAN management work in the age of coronavirus

  SANs usually aren't configured to allow remote management. Find out what storage admins can do during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure their organization's SAN can be managed remotely.Continue Reading

• Fine-tune your storage-as-a-service approach

  What you need to know about storage-as-a-service options to make them work for your organization. Service levels, data protection and upgrade schedules can be the differentiators.Continue Reading

• High-performance object storage challenges in the modern data center

  Object storage works well for long-term backup and archiving. See how high-performance capabilities are expanding it to high-scale, high-capacity workloads.Continue Reading

• Illustrated guide to containerization security

  Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them.Continue Reading

• Predictive storage analytics and AI make storage smarter

  Intelligent storage is all the rage. Discover how predictive analytics for storage, AI and machine learning makes storage infrastructure more flexible and cost effective.Continue Reading

• Compliance analytics helps data storage meet PII standards

  Organizations are using predictive analytics and AI to sift through large data sets to ensure that any data stored is compliant with all personally identifiable information rules.Continue Reading

• Composable infrastructure platform pros and cons

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• Navigate PII data protection and GDPR to meet privacy mandates

  Know the commonalities surrounding personally identifiable information to better navigate and comply with the regulations and penalties IT managers must contend with today.Continue Reading

• Worried about storing unstructured data? You're not alone

  Most data being created today is unstructured, and storage pros often find themselves struggling to keep up. Luckily, efficient unstructured data storage is still possible.Continue Reading

• Debunking 5 common myths about data storage containers

  Storage containers can hold a lot of things, including misconceptions. Here are five common container storage myths that need to vanish.Continue Reading

• How blockchain sharding solves the blockchain scalability issue

  Sharding is the answer to the scalability problem inherent in blockchain technology. Find out the advantages of sharding and the four problems associated with it.Continue Reading

• Storing predictive analytics data can be tricky: Avoid these 5 errors

  Looking into the future is getting easier with predictive analytics, but only when your storage resources are able to meet the demanding needs of the data those tools generate.Continue Reading

• 3 key unstructured data storage challenges and how to resolve them

  Volume, variety and value make storing unstructured data difficult. We look at how some vendors are helping enterprises get control of their burgeoning data stores.Continue Reading

• Machine learning for data storage optimizes data analysis

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• 6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

  Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs.Continue Reading

• The realities of unstructured data management revealed

  Managing and gleaning business value from unstructured data is of utmost importance to enterprises today. Our infographic outlines the challenges respondents face.Continue Reading

• 3 key problems computational storage devices can solve

  This emerging technology brings stored data closer to compute processes, solving latency and performance issues. Discover the three potential advantages of computational storage.Continue Reading

• 5 advantages of cloud storage

  Unlimited capacity, multi-tenancy and built-in disaster recovery are a few of the cloud storage benefits administrators can use to help solve data storage challenges.Continue Reading

• How to manage storage for Kubernetes challenges

  The Kubernetes container orchestration platform has undergone changes to resolve storage challenges, including adding plugins for persistent data. However, some issues remain.Continue Reading

• NVMe performance challenges expose the CPU chokepoint

  NVMe systems have diminishing marginal performance gains when hardware is added and storage software consumes more CPU resources. Discover how to address this problem.Continue Reading

• Understanding the NVMe performance problem

  Storage software is a primary performance concern when using NVMe. Discover three workarounds vendors use to fix the problem that exists between NVMe flash and storage software.Continue Reading

• 5 multi-cloud storage management mistakes to avoid

  When using multiple clouds for storage, don't let common issues, such as inadequate security or vendor lock-in, negate the many benefits you stand to reap.Continue Reading

• 4 NVMe storage problems you can prevent before they happen

  Implementing NVMe storage is complicated, from knowing what to ask when buying NVMe SSDs and arrays to what type of file system to use. Here's how to deal with four NVMe issues.Continue Reading

• Key QLC NAND challenges in the enterprise and how to tackle them

  Limited durability and degrading performance are issues with QLC NAND. These challenges limit where the technology can be used, making it best for read-intensive workloads.Continue Reading

• Data migration checklist: 6 steps to ease migration stress

  Following a detailed data migration strategy with extensive upfront planning can simplify complicated and labor-intensive SAN data migration projects.Continue Reading

• 7 NVMe storage gotchas to avoid

  Avoiding common deployment errors when implementing NVMe technology will save you time, money and professional embarrassment. Here's what to look out for.Continue Reading

• The top 5 data storage questions we answered in 2018

  As storage continues to evolve, many readers still are curious about the basics. In 2018, common data storage concerns included RAID, capacity and different storage architectures.Continue Reading

• How to prevent swap usage from hurting your NVMe devices

  Overuse of swap files can cut into the life span of your organization's NVMe-based drives. Find out how to monitor and limit swapping on your Linux systems.Continue Reading

• 8 multi-cloud storage strategies that target performance

  Performance is an important aspect of using multiple clouds for storage but may take a back seat to the technology's other benefits. Are you missing out?Continue Reading

• Public cloud workload success requires IT leadership

  IT must change with the times and adapt to the reality that others within the organization can now procure and provision cloud resources without their input.Continue Reading

• Maximize cloud storage benefits with cloud-native data

  A cloud storage strategy must acknowledge that storage is but one part of cloud use and involves storage and compute, as well as data that's accessible to all cloud resources.Continue Reading

• New memory technologies challenge NAND flash dominance

  Cost and scaling limits mean planar NAND flash as we know it will slowly cede its pre-eminent place in the memory hierarchy to emerging technologies such as 3D XPoint.Continue Reading

• Are flash workloads suited to handling unstructured data?

  The storage of unstructured data is a hurdle for many organizations. Object storage keeps it organized but lacks speed thanks to hard disks. Luckily, a better way is on the rise.Continue Reading

• Is there an alternative to error correction and detection codes?

  Errors in NAND flash memory can be corrected, but that becomes more difficult as NAND reaches the end of its life. Are you utilizing every available error correction tool?Continue Reading

• NVMe compatibility is key when transitioning SAS and SATA SSDs

  Getting ahead of the SSD interface performance curve requires foresight and careful planning. As NVMe technology evolves, new adopters are looking for ways to ease the changeover.Continue Reading

• How to mitigate SSD vulnerabilities

  SSDs could pose a security risk for organizations that aren't careful when they decommission drives. Learn what you need to know about keeping data stored on SSDs safe.Continue Reading

• Ten ways to protect intellectual property and trade secrets

  Industrial espionage is on the rise, and more data means more risk. Find out how to control the growth of data stores and secure your organization's most valuable assets.Continue Reading

• The future of flash storage: Is NVMe right for your enterprise?

  Cracks in the SAS and SATA protocols started to appear with the rise of SSDs and the exponential performance improvements they delivered over HDD technology. This led to the development of the nonvolatile memory express protocol to exploit flash's ...Continue Reading

• Six software-defined storage architecture mistakes to avoid

  SDS architecture is beneficial for many companies, but organizations making the switch can miss important steps, such as capacity and migration planning.Continue Reading

• Cloud migration planning tips: How to move data out of the cloud

  Most people know how to move data and files to the cloud, but what happens when you decide you want your files back? Getting that data back is no easy task.Continue Reading

• The best enterprise storage systems and services of 2017

  For 16 years, Storage magazine and SearchStorage have recognized the best enterprise storage systems with our annual Products of the Year awards. For this year's competition, vendors submitted new and upgraded products from the past year ...Continue Reading

• SDS, HCI and CDP are key to dream enterprise storage system

  Easy to implement and manage may be the buzzwords of the day for enterprise data storage systems, but too often daily experiences of IT professionals belie that rosy scenario.Continue Reading

• NVMe-oF and storage class memory set to disrupt storage

  NVM Express over Fabrics and storage class memory may disrupt traditional storage over the next half decade in much the same way NAND flash did over the last five years.Continue Reading

• Explosion in unstructured data storage drives modernization

  Increasing amounts of unstructured data are a key part of modern secondary storage environments with their distributed file systems and a scale-out object storage design.Continue Reading

• Is there a Ceph client to connect Windows machines?

  Integrating Ceph and Windows isn't as straightforward as connecting Ceph to Linux machines. You'll need a Ceph Gateway or SUSE Enterprise Storage to get the job done.Continue Reading

• How do I enable file sharing on Ceph object storage?

  The open source Ceph project prioritizes efficient data storage over easy access, so companies that want to set up file sharing on their object stores must do a little extra work.Continue Reading

• Persistent data storage in containerized environments

  The most significant challenge to the rise of containerized applications is quickly and easily providing enterprise-class persistent storage for containers.Continue Reading

• Wasabi Technologies takes on Amazon S3 pricing, performance

  Wasabi secures more cash for data center expansion after cloud storage launch entices trial users on claims of significantly lower prices, higher performance than Amazon S3.Continue Reading

• The data storage industry will turn upside down in 2017, or will it?

  Rich Castagna reviews the prognostications offered by data storage vendors on the future of data storage technology in 2017.Continue Reading

• A look at the future of data storage careers

  Thanks to virtualization, the cloud and solid-state technology, data storage professionals and those who want to pursue a career in it face an uncertain future.Continue Reading

• Take the sting out of switching cloud data storage providers

  Switching your cloud storage provider is a complicated, sometimes painful, process, but here's what you need to know before making the decision to migrate your data.Continue Reading

• Get the most from cloud-based storage services

  Enterprise data storage managers are in position to help their companies get more from cloud storage services.Continue Reading

• Hadoop data analysis: Common concerns with the HDFS platform

  Using HDFS technology as a data analysis platform may be insufficient for your storage needs. Explore the challenges storage administrators may encounter and find out how to address them.Continue Reading

• Five types of storage virtualization: Pros and cons

  Expert Brien Posey discusses five ways to virtualize storage in an organization. Review the pros and cons of each approach to find the best fit for your data center.Continue Reading

• Enterprise file sharing, shadow IT require swift action

  File sync-and-share has vexed enterprises, but it's time to fight back and get those files out of the clouds and off employees' personal devices.Continue Reading

• Five ways VDI technology is affected by storage

  Managing storage for your VDI infrastructure has progressed, but there are still some snags. Here are five ways to avoid VDI environment issues.Continue Reading

• What complications can arise when thin provisioning VMware storage?

  Brien Posey dives into the complications users might run into with thinly provisioned VMware data stores and how to address them.Continue Reading

• How do I increase cache memory?

  Increasing cache memory in your environment might help allocate CPU processes, but it doesn't necessarily result in better performance.Continue Reading

• Are more than five nines of availability really possible?

  When cloud durability is added to the mix, cloud providers are able to tout a high number of nines of availability.Continue Reading

• What are some cloud migration challenges or limitations?

  It's not uncommon to run into challenges when migrating data to the cloud. Here are some roadblocks to keep an eye out for.Continue Reading

• Redundant cloud storage ensures high availability

  Redundant cloud storage gateways and redundant WAN links help companies avoid protection gaps that could result in outages or data loss.Continue Reading

• Use third-party SRM software to improve monitoring and management

  Retrofit your existing infrastructure with third-party storage resource management software to gain more control over monitoring and management.Continue Reading

• Effective storage service management rests on well-allocated features

  Jon Toigo explains how proper management of value-added storage features can make a data center more efficient.Continue Reading

• Six things that can wreck storage system performance

  Performance bottlenecks can occur in different places in a storage system. Here's how to identify and eliminate them.Continue Reading

• Why isn't Windows Server allowing me to create a storage tier?

  Microsoft expert and SearchStorage.com contributor Brien Posey addresses key challenges to creating storage tiers in Windows Server 2012 R2.Continue Reading

• Hypervisor comparison: VMware vs. Microsoft vs. Red Hat

  VMware has had the dominant enterprise-class hypervisor, but there are others worth reviewing. This tip details how Microsoft and Red Hat compete.Continue Reading

• How does a scale-out NAS environment affect storage management?

  Phil Goodwin explains how scale-out NAS systems simplify storage management through a single point of control and by combating performance problems.Continue Reading

• Are SSDs necessary to perform analytics on big data efficiently?

  Storage expert Phil Goodwin explains how SSDs can speed up analytics, but solid-state technology is only needed in certain types of environments.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of file- and block-based flash caching

  George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses pros and cons of file and block flash caching and how they can be implemented in this Expert Answer.Continue Reading