Storage architecture and strategy
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Tip
21 Nov 2024
Tips to reduce the environmental impact of data storage
Data storage technology can harm the environment. Choose efficient strategies and green-friendly cloud providers to help reduce the environmental impact of data storage. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite sparks third-party storage, backup offers
A flurry of storage and backup news has emerged around Microsoft Ignite, including from Dell, as it looks to support hybrid cloud customers and establish solid footing with Azure. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Sep 2022
RAID data protection quiz: Test your knowledge
How well do you know RAID? It may be time to test your know-how. Find out how much you know about RAID levels, origins and their relationship to data backup with this quiz. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2022
State tax agency nixes slow HDD backup for speedier flash
The Mississippi Department of Revenue chose an all-flash storage and backup setup to maximize app performance and minimize headaches after a spinning-platter disaster. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2022
Storage vendors pitching self-service as-a-service
Storage vendors like Dell Technologies are adding self-service products to their as-a-service portfolios, directed at enterprises seeking to keep daily operation in house. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2022
TGI Fridays dishes up modern hybrid cloud storage
TGI Fridays' corporate IT team traded business headaches from end- of-life hardware to a modern hybrid cloud storage system using Nasuni and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Sep 2022
How do storage scalability and elasticity differ?
Storage elasticity is less well known than scalability, but it helps admins with efficiency and cost. Both elasticity and scalability are key to modern storage systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Sep 2022
NAS gateway
NAS gateway is a NAS (network-attached storage) system in which the storage media are externally attached, typically over a Fibre Channel interface. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Sep 2022
cluster
Clusters are typically defined as collections or groups of items with similar or different characteristics. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Sep 2022
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
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Definition
14 Sep 2022
von Neumann bottleneck
The von Neumann bottleneck is a limitation on throughput caused by the standard personal computer architecture. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2022
scale-out storage
Scale-out storage is a network-attached storage (NAS) architecture in which the total amount of disk space can be expanded through the addition of devices in connected arrays with their own resources. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2022
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
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Tip
29 Aug 2022
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
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Definition
26 Aug 2022
hierarchy
Generally speaking, hierarchy refers to an organizational structure in which items are ranked in a specific manner, usually according to levels of importance. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Aug 2022
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
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News
17 Aug 2022
New Amazon File Cache service takes on Ctera, Nasuni
A new service for faster access to storage in AWS cloud challenges the capabilities of many other cloud vendors, but lacks important components. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2022
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
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News
16 Aug 2022
Cloudian's new load balancer targets object storage sprawl
Cloudian customers can simplify support needs and hardware misconfigurations with the new HyperBalance load balancer, the result of a new partnership with LoadBalancer.org. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Aug 2022
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
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Feature
28 Jul 2022
Tips to plan storage elements of artificial intelligence
Author and data engineer Chinmay Arankalle explores how organizations can manage storage for AI. Management and storage options include data lakes and high-performance storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2022
How to plan for a potential data storage shortage
Try saying 'data storage shortage' five times fast. Hopefully you won't need to say it often in the near future, but with escalating data volumes, planning is key. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2022
StorOne scales storage for free
StorOne's new Scale-for-Free pricing model, with its license fees per drive instead of per capacity, targets storage consumers that wish to use larger media for a set price. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jul 2022
A primer on disaggregated storage
Disaggregated storage enables organizations to scale compute and storage separately for high-performance, low-latency workloads. Some benefits are cost savings and flexibility. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2022
Biotech company saves on data management through software
Biotech maker PacBio gleaned big savings and organized a mountain of data when it added data management tools for its local hardware and data silos. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jul 2022
Considerations to plan AI storage architecture for big data
This chapter from 'The Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Workshop' examines how to plan for AI data storage. Plan for factors like volume and scale for long-term success. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2022
Fujifilm to raise some LTO tape prices 5% this fall
Fujifilm will hike the price of some of its older and most popular LTO tapes Oct. 1. It's hoping the monthslong lead up time will help companies better plan. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Jul 2022
Learn how to set up Windows Server 2022 SMB compression
Microsoft added SMB compression to the new server OS to reduce bottlenecks when transferring files with Windows-based file shares. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2022
Key differences in software RAID vs. hardware RAID
Hardware RAID generally costs more than software RAID but may offer better performance. Consider factors like cost, performance needs and OSes to find the best fit. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2022
HPE exec: GreenLake is to HPE as AWS is to Amazon
In this Q&A, HPE's Omer Asad discusses the vendor's transformation from an on-premises hardware provider to a platform company with its GreenLake portfolio. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2022
What's driving the resurgence in tape storage use?
Tape storage use has had a recent revival as a result of its air-gapped protection from ransomware. But that's not the only reason why businesses use the legacy technology. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jun 2022
data lifecycle management (DLM)
Data lifecycle management (DLM) is a policy-based approach to managing the flow of an information system's data throughout its lifecycle: from creation and initial storage to when it becomes obsolete and is deleted. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2022
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
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News
08 Jun 2022
Pure Storage customers can buy, rent and now lease products
Pure Storage unites disparate SaaS products under the new Evergreen umbrella and adds the Evergreen Flex tier as a lease-to-own option for hardware. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Backblaze B2 offers cross-continent Cloud Replication service
Backblaze B2 users can now replicate and store data between the U.S. and Europe, with executives claiming lower prices than cloud hyperscalers. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 May 2022
binary
Binary describes a numbering scheme in which there are only two possible values for each digit -- 0 or 1 -- and is the basis for all binary code used in computing systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2022
Inside the plan to enhance optical storage
It's going to take some outside-of-the-box technology to help make up for the escalating increases in stored data. Could colored digital characters be an answer? Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2022
What sustainable data storage means for your data center
Storage sustainability requires commitment from the entire organization. Don't put it on the back burner -- these tips can help the environment and keep the issue top of mind. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 May 2022
What are some tips for storage of sensitive data?
Loss or theft of sensitive data can lead to legal, compliance and business consequences. Be sure to take proper precautions to securely store that data. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2022
garbage collection (GC)
Garbage collection (GC) is a memory recovery feature built into programming languages such as C# and Java. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Dell cuts data center redundancy for SMC Corporation
SMC Corporation eliminates data center redundancy using Dell Technologies storage and HCI products to develop a private cloud for the global company. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Dell wants to open up walled gardens with Project Alpine
Dell executives believe users will find the forthcoming cloud storage services of Project Alpine as a way to break down the walls between Dell and the hyperscalers. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2022
Customers express interest, doubts about Apex Flex on Demand
Dell touted its Apex Flex on Demand as-a-service offering at its annual user show. Customers seem interested in but hesitant about elastic capacity. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2022
Snowflake analytics tools coming to Dell on-premises storage
A new partnership between Snowflake Inc. and Dell Technologies brings Snowflake Data Cloud's tools to on-premises object storage for the first time. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2022
Explore top data lake providers for substantial storage use
Don't be deterred by the murky waters of data lake technology. Fishing for the right provider to accelerate your analytics is probably easier than you think. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2022
Break down types of data center storage
Data centers should consider alternate varieties of storage for different uses. Explore hybrid storage arrays, virtual storage, cloud storage and on-premises architecture. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2022
Consider these 5 storage-as-a-service questions before buying
Buy or lease? Subscription or consumption pricing? Ask these storage-as-a-service questions -- and others -- to decide if the tech is right for your organization. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Apr 2022
How can organizations prepare for a data storage audit?
During data storage audit preparation, gather documentation on storage practices, test results and storage security plans. Evidence is crucial for a satisfactory report. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2022
LTO tape capacity shipments rose sharply in 2021
Shipped LTO capacity and media unit shipments increased in 2021. Ransomware protection and the release of LTO-9 were among the reasons for the jump, analysts said. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2022
Network File System (NFS)
Network File System (NFS) is a networking protocol for distributed file sharing. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2022
Veeam backup repository best practices for optimal protection
Just a few simple steps can enhance performance protection in the Veeam backup repository. Use these best practices to maximize backup storage and protection. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2022
6 enterprise data storage startups to watch in 2022
Storage startups continue to innovate despite supply chain sluggishness. Here are six we'll be keeping an eye on in 2022. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2022
Pure Storage enables healthcare org's cloud Kubernetes
Pure Storage's Portworx products and AWS managed EKS service creates digital infrastructure for CHG Healthcare, enabling faster app development and portability across clouds. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
Cloudian CEO, CTO talk future of object storage
Cloudian CEO and CTO talk about the evolution of storage from block and file to object, and why object storage's future is so bright. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Mar 2022
raw device mapping
Raw device mapping (RDM) enables disk access in a virtual machine (VM) in the VMware server virtualization environment and allows a storage logical unit number (LUN) to be connected directly to a VM from the storage area network (SAN). Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Feb 2022
cloud washing
Cloud washing (also spelled cloudwashing) is the purposeful and sometimes deceptive attempt by a vendor to rebrand an old product or service by associating the buzzword 'cloud' with it. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
Cut down on containerized environment complexity
Containerized environments were supposed to speed up IT operations. However, too much of a good thing brings complexity challenges for organizations to overcome. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
20 years of 'Storage' magazine's Products of the Year
Our best products competition is built on a premise that discourages vendors from sitting on their product's laurels while encouraging technology innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The best enterprise cloud storage of 2021
Judges in this year's Products of the Year competition tap the best cloud storage products for enterprises, with unstructured file storage and Kubernetes storage taking honors. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The best enterprise storage arrays of 2021
Tintri, Infinidat and Dell EMC enterprise arrays win top honors in the Products of the Year disk and disk subsystems category for their use of flash and automation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The top backup and disaster recovery services of 2021
Products of the Year winners in the backup and disaster recovery services category wowed judges with their innovation, ransomware protection and scalability. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The top hyper-converged systems and composable infrastructure of 2021
These Products of the Year winners offer the flexibility and scalability that make hyper-converged systems an excellent choice for companies of any size. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
Predictions for the top data storage trends of 2022
The constant need to organize, analyze and protect the hoard of data collected by organizations is pushing technology to new heights. Are these four predictions on your watch list? Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The top data storage and management tools of 2021
Software focused on large-scale data management and storage in expanding environments won in this year's Products of the Year storage system and application software category. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Feb 2022
Compare smartNIC products and use cases
Not all smartNIC use cases are the same, and not all products offer the same functionality and features. Compare offerings from three of the main smartNIC market segments. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
Panzura enables multi-cloud replication with CloudFS update
CloudFS customers can now replicate to a backup cloud instantly, enabling recovery in case of a cloud outage. New support for Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor expands VM features. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Feb 2022
NVMe-oF over IP: A complete SAN platform
NVMe/TCP or NVMe/RoCE are technologies that can now provide complete SAN platforms with multiple cost structures and are able to support different customer requirements. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Feb 2022
hierarchical storage management (HSM)
Hierarchical storage management (HSM) is policy-based management of data files that uses storage media economically and without the user being aware of when files are retrieved from storage. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
MinIO CEO, CMO talk unicorn status, future of object storage
In this Q&A, CEO Anand Babu Periasamy and CMO Jonathan Symonds talk about how multi-cloud has positioned MinIO to become a player in the object storage market. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2022
Web3 use cases for storage flimsy for now
The marketing lingo of Web3 is slinking into the storage industry, but the use cases are few and the technology immature. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jan 2022
exabyte (EB)
An exabyte (EB) is a large unit of computer data storage, two to the sixtieth power bytes. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
CyArk migrates digital archive to Seagate's Lyve Cloud
On a mission to create 3D digital blueprints of cultural heritage sites, CyArk discovered its storage infrastructure was too brittle for the task. It turned to Seagate for help. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jan 2022
storage filer
A storage filer is a type of file server designed and programmed for high-volume data storage, backup and archiving. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jan 2022
information lifecycle management (ILM)
Information lifecycle management (ILM) is a comprehensive approach to managing an organization's data and associated metadata, starting with its creation and acquisition through when it becomes obsolete and is deleted. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jan 2022
WORM (write once, read many)
In computer media, write once, read many, or WORM, is a data storage technology that allows data to be written to a storage medium a single time and prevents the data from being erased or modified. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Jan 2022
direct access
In computer storage, direct access is the process of reading and writing data on a storage device by going directly to where the data is physically located on the device rather than having to move sequentially from one physical location to the next to find the correct data. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2022
Hammerspace CEO: Storage flexibility is now crucial
In this Q&A, David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace, reflects on how COVID-19 and remote work have affected storage vendors that specialize in data storage management. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2022
Enterprise data storage 2021 Products of the Year finalists
The 20th anniversary of the 'Storage' magazine and SearchStorage Products of the Year contest showcases 39 finalists in backup, cloud, disk, hyper-converged and management. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2022
Top 10 storage stories highlight trends of 2021
The top 10 storage stories of 2021 highlight both large vendors and startups and demonstrate reader interest in performance, better pricing and new features. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jan 2022
kibi, mebi, gibi, tebi, pebi and exbi
Kibi, mebi, gibi, tebi, pebi and exbi are binary prefix multipliers that, in 1998, were approved as a standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Dec 2021
holographic storage (holostorage)
Holographic storage is computer storage that uses laser beams to store computer-generated data in three dimensions. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Dec 2021
content-addressed storage (CAS)
Content-addressed storage (CAS) -- also called content-addressable storage -- is a method for storing fixed content as objects and providing fast access to that content. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Dec 2021
direct access storage device (DASD)
A direct access storage device (DASD) is a type of secondary storage device that supports direct access to the stored data, as opposed to sequential access, which is slower and less efficient. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2021
redundant
Data redundancy refers to the practice of keeping data in two or more places within a database or data storage system. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Dec 2021
address space
Address space is the amount of memory allocated for all possible addresses for a computational entity -- for example, a device, a file, a server or a networked computer. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2021
Panzura debuts managed cloud migration service for CloudFS
Enterprises considering a move to the cloud now have another provider to help them get there with Panzura's CloudFS cloud migration services. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2021
Pure Storage CEO talks FlashArray//XL, Fusion and QLC
In this Q&A, Pure Storage CEO Charles Giancarlo talks about pandemic adjustments, the effects of the supply chain shortage and how the company is positioning itself for 2022. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Nov 2021
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a technology that enables two networked computers to exchange data in main memory without relying on the processor, cache or operating system of either computer. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2021
DataCore Software acquires MayaData and OpenEBS software
MayaData and OpenEBS, its open source container storage software, are now part of DataCore Software's portfolio following a joint venture between the companies last year. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2021
Panzura to offer free and premium data management features
Panzura Data Services features are now part of CloudFS, providing free data management tools to all customers. Premium features are available to purchase on a per-user basis. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
Hammerspace opens Global Data Environment to all customers
Data management vendor Hammerspace expands unstructured and structured silo visibility with launch of Global Data Environment. The software update also marks new awareness push. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Nov 2021
storage medium (storage media)
In computers, a storage medium is a physical device that receives and retains electronic data for applications and users and makes the data available for retrieval. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Nov 2021
charge-coupled device
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a light-sensitive integrated circuit that captures images by converting photons to electrons. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
Cloudian updates HyperIQ with security, simplicity features
Cloudian HyperIQ added management and security features in its latest update to help customers handle large-scale, distributed storage infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
MemVerge takes Big Memory to the cloud
MemVerge Big Memory Cloud makes stateful applications portable so that they can be moved from on premises to private clouds to public clouds. Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Backblaze files IPO to grow brand, data center presence
Cloud storage and backup vendor Backblaze enters the public market with an IPO filing. New capital will expand marketing campaigns, technology investments and vendor partnerships. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2021
Datadobi Query Language enables deeply customized migrations
Datadobi's latest service enables visibility into large, unstructured data lakes through a new scripting language, powered by the company's metadata technology. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Oct 2021
tape drive
A tape drive is a device that stores computer data on magnetic tape, especially for backup and archiving purposes. Continue Reading
