Dell's Topic Takeover on Storage

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• Google Cloud storage offerings bolstered for AI apps

  Storage for Google Cloud now supports many features akin to AWS' catalog for AI app development, but could lead to cloud lock-in as best practices and strategies emerge. Continue Reading

• Dell storage lines get refresh for AI workloads

  Dell Technologies rolls out PowerEdge, ObjectScale and PowerScale hardware updates, alongside new capabilities for the PowerProtect and PowerStore software. Continue Reading

• StorOne update automates storage tiering for data access

  StorOne Data Storage Platform uses AI and ML to automate data between tiers of flash and HDD storage without the need for custom hardware or user intervention in latest release. Continue Reading

• NetApp adds cheaper options to all-flash block storage line

  An early 2025 catalog refresh includes the expansion of the ASA A-Series, adding to its all-flash block storage with NetApp's OnTap storage OS. Continue Reading

• Lenovo to acquire Infinidat as part of growth strategy

  Infinidat's high-end storage offerings fill a Lenovo portfolio gap, but its acquisition winnows the number of storage vendors in the market, according to analysts. Continue Reading

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• The difference between SSD and HDD storage devices explained

  A comparison of SSD vs. HDD yields vastly different storage capabilities. Explore the differences and guidance on when to use each. Continue Reading

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

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

• Immutable storage: What it is, why it's used and how it works

  A major benefit of immutable storage is insurance against many forms of data loss, such as malicious deletion. It's not infallible, but positives outweigh the potential drawbacks. Continue Reading

• An overview of storage firmware and the importance of updates

  While challenges exist, IT teams that fail to update their storage firmware in a timely manner could put their data and organizations at significant risk. Continue Reading

• AHCI vs. RAID: Features, differences and applications

  AHCI and RAID are fundamental concepts for running an efficient data management and storage infrastructure. Learn the AHCI and RAID basics, as well as how SATA and IDE compare. Continue Reading

Evaluate

• Explore 9 software-defined storage companies

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

• 4 NAS devices for enterprises in 2025 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

• 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

• 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

Manage

• 10 data storage issues and how to overcome them

  Don't overlook or ignore these 10 data storage issues -- including those related to staff, security and cost -- as they could disrupt operations without the proper planning. Continue Reading

• Use diskpart to create, delete and modify disk partitions

  Diskpart is one of the oldest disk management tools in Windows, but it remains useful for its advanced capabilities in automation and granular control compared to other utilities. Continue Reading

• Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs

  Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively. Continue Reading

• 7 data archiving best practices for backup admins

  Among retention policies, regulatory compliance and limited storage budgets, knowing what data to keep is critical. Follow these seven best practices for a solid archiving strategy. Continue Reading

• 7 NAS encryption best practices to protect data

  Data storage security is as important now as it's ever been. Encryption is one way to make NAS devices more secure against such threats as ransomware. Continue Reading

Problem Solve

• Prevent the storage and data security risks of remote work

  While employees still work from home, some may not have taken the security and training precautions that remote work requires. Storage security is paramount amid cyberthreats. 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

• RAID 6 vs. RAID 10: Which is better to prevent data loss?

  There are numerous RAID configurations to choose from, but navigating the nuances of each can take a lot of work. In the case of RAID 6 and 10, both have distinct pros and cons. 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