Storage management and analytics
Find the latest news and buying advice about storage management and analytics on this topics page. Storage data analytics collects metrics and data logs for predictive analysis. Modern analytics applications are often SaaS-based and can be understood and used without the expertise required to use comprehensive third-party storage resource management tools.
Top Stories
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Tip
05 Dec 2024
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
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Tip
12 Nov 2024
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
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Definition
16 Dec 2022
petabyte
A petabyte is a measure of memory or data storage capacity that is equal to 2 to the 50th power of bytes. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2022
Software moved needle for enterprise storage in 2022
Consultants and analysts say SaaS and cloud sales will dominate enterprise storage market into 2023. But hardware innovations are still possible and on the horizon. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2022
data migration
Data migration is the process of transferring data between data storage systems, data formats or computer systems. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2022
AWS' Kevin Miller talks S3 in 2023 and beyond
Amazon S3 has become a massive portfolio of products, which only grew at re:Invent 2022. Here, the vice president and general manager of S3 talks about what's next. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Nov 2022
Track evolution in storage security standards, technologies
It's going to take a layered approach to handle all the security threats that storage administrators face. Strategies such as zero-trust architecture and encryption can help. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Nov 2022
zettabyte
A zettabyte is a unit of measurement used by technology professionals and the general public to describe a computer or other device's storage capacity. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Nov 2022
historical data
Historical data, in a broad context, is data collected about past events and circumstances pertaining to a particular subject. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2022
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
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News
25 Oct 2022
Verity ES launches enterprise-grade data deletion software
Verity ES, a new spinoff from data deletion specialist Revert Inc., has emerged from stealth and is focused on platter purging for enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Oct 2022
direct-attached storage (DAS)
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
St. Luke's triages healthcare data management for hospitals
Storage administrators for a network of hospitals and medical offices across Idaho turn to tagging and tiering software to staunch unstructured and ever-growing healthcare data. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Managed SAN service enters preview on Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure's newest managed storage service, now in preview, supports demanding enterprise SANs fully in the cloud. Azure also added faster SSD storage and a performance tier. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2022
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
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Definition
04 Oct 2022
empirical analysis
Empirical analysis is an evidence-based approach to the study and interpretation of information. 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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Tutorial
21 Sep 2022
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
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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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News
08 Sep 2022
Storage, backup services to expand on Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform adds new features and managed services, including high-performance block storage, Kubernetes backup services and new products using Actifio technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2022
The storage administrator is dead; long live the storage admin
IT employers still see the value of keeping storage administrator jobs in house despite the allure of savings with managed services. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2022
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
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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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Tip
18 Jul 2022
Best practices for legal hold storage
Storing data for legal holds could be a mission-critical task. Storage admins should understand how to prepare for legal holds and deal with them when they occur. 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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Feature
28 Jun 2022
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
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News
28 Jun 2022
Object First launches with appliance for Veeam backup storage
Veeam Software founders have launched a hardware appliance that targets Veeam backup storage and a specific type of user. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
MinIO extends Snowflake analysis to any data location
MinIO scored a partnership with Snowflake to bring the cloud data warehouse analytics nearly everywhere a user's data resides. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jun 2022
Notes from Lenovo's ISG analyst summit
Lenovo is more than just a PC company. In its recent analyst summit, the company revealed its goals with AI, edge, cloud services, HCI as well as growth in foreign markets. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 May 2022
extrapolation and interpolation
Extrapolation refers to estimating an unknown value based on extending a known sequence of values or facts. Interpolation is the act of estimating a value within two known values that exist within a sequence of values. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 May 2022
litigation hold (legal hold, preservation order or hold order)
A litigation hold -- also known as legal hold, preservation order or hold order -- is an internal process that an organization undergoes to preserve all data that might relate to a legal action involving the organization. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2022
DataCore Bolt strikes at enterprise Kubernetes
DataCore brings an enterprise-ready version of OpenEBS' Kubernetes storage management with DataCore Bolt, the company's first software release since acquiring MayaData. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2022
Pure Storage, Snowflake partner on analyzing local data
Snowflake and Pure Storage have partnered to bring data analytics capabilities to FlashBlade storage without the need to move the data to the cloud. 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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Feature
27 Apr 2022
Hammerspace connects virtual studio of Jellyfish Pictures
The Hammerspace Global Data Environment enables collaboration and savings for Jellyfish Pictures, a U.K.-based animation studio with artists working across the world. 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
13 Apr 2022
IDrive takes aim at Backblaze, Wasabi with new e2 service
The new IDrive e2 service provides object cloud storage at $0.004 per GB, per month, which could push IDrive deeper into the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2022
StorageMap charts Datadobi's data management ambitions
StorageMap, new software from Datadobi, changes the vendor's focus from data migration and protection to a complete data management offering for on-premises and cloud storage. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Mar 2022
A primer on the NVMe management ecosystem
The NVMe management ecosystem has a lot of moving parts and confusing acronyms. This overview details the various specifications and how they work together. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
HPE GreenLake rolls in Aruba, adds block STaaS
HPE GreenLake folded Aruba Central under its umbrella and added data services, including block storage as a service and new data protection capabilities. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Mar 2022
Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI)
The Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) is an international standard that defines a functional interface that applications use to create, retrieve, update and delete data elements from cloud storage. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2022
Spot by NetApp absorbs Fylamynt for cloud automation
NetApp acquires Fylamynt, a CloudOps startup that could become the 'glue' for the Spot by NetApp portfolio, analysts say. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2022
The best enterprise storage systems and products of 2021
Thirty-nine finalists competed for top honors in the annual 'Storage' magazine and SearchStorage Products of the Year awards. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
Data storage and security make a mission-critical mix
At a time of heightened cyberthreats, IT administrators should look to improve their data storage security. There are numerous proactive ways to prepare for the next attack. Continue Reading
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Infographic
14 Feb 2022
Proactive risk mitigation should be a business priority
Every organization will likely deal with a critical event at some point, but many are still reluctant to make proactive risk mitigation a priority. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Feb 2022
unzipping
Unzipping is the act of extracting the files from a zipped single file or similar file archive. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2022
Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP)
Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is an open protocol to control data backup and recovery communications between primary and secondary storage in a heterogeneous network environment. 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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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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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
19 Jan 2022
capacity on demand (COD)
Capacity on demand (COD) is a purchasing option that allows companies to receive equipment with more computer processing, storage or other capacity than the company needs at the time of purchase, and have that extra capacity remain unused and unpaid for until the company actually requires it. 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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Tip
10 Jan 2022
Reduce data storage waste with planning, retention policies
Delete unneeded data to ensure no data storage is wasted and to save both time and money. Use retention policies, data repositories and compliance as guides to get started. 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
15 Dec 2021
How many bytes for...
Data is often expressed in bytes, which are composed of eight binary digits. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2021
Top 5 data storage best practices include Teams, containers
From Teams storage limits and cloud security out to the edge and container-native storage, this roundup of best practices provides a review of recent advice articles. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2021
Holographic data storage: Next big thing or bust?
The latest work in holographic storage development approaches its uses in a different way. Take a deep dive into the possibilities and potential of this 3D storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Nov 2021
storage (computer storage)
Data storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information on electromagnetic, optical or silicon-based storage media. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Nov 2021
What are 3 best practices for storage encryption at rest?
Consider the fine print of encrypting data at rest. For example, access control permissions can make or break a storage encryption plan. 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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Tip
29 Oct 2021
Perform data storage testing to prevent issues
Put your data storage to the test, and get out ahead of potential problems. Data validation -- whether manual or with software -- helps ensure the integrity of your data. 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
29 Oct 2021
data at rest
Data at rest is a term that is sometimes used to refer to all data in computer storage while excluding data that is traversing a network or temporarily residing in computer memory to be read or updated. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Oct 2021
Understand your storage infrastructure management
Emerging technology, such as AI and software-based storage management systems, have simplified how IT manages its infrastructure. Explore the many components of modern management. Continue Reading
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Quiz
27 Oct 2021
Test your aptitude for secure data storage
Find out if your data storage security know-how is up to standards with a quiz. Test your knowledge of common errors, helpful terms and resources, and ensure your data is secure. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Oct 2021
Terabyte (TB)
A terabyte (TB) is a unit of digital data that is equal to about 1 trillion bytes. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
New tools from Komprise focus on multi-cloud data movement
Komprise's new update expands data management features with Deep Analytics Actions to catalog, search and make use of siloed data across on-prem and cloud storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Oct 2021
cache
A cache -- pronounced CASH -- is hardware or software that is used to store something, usually data, temporarily in a computing environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Sep 2021
data availability
Data availability is a term used by computer storage manufacturers and storage service providers to describe how data should be available at a required level of performance in situations ranging from normal through disastrous. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2021
Implement data storage policy with guidelines, free template
Data storage policies are an important piece of data management. The free template on this page will help organizations lay out requirements for secure storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Sep 2021
yottabyte (YB)
A yottabyte (YB) is a measure of theoretical storage capacity and data volumes equal to 2 to the 80th power bytes, or approximately a million trillion megabytes (MB). Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Next Pathway execs offer cloud migration tips, savings
Saving money in the cloud is possible, according to Next Pathway execs, but it requires rigorous planning and foresight before making a move. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Hybrid cloud requires more than data management vendor fixes
Massive data storage needs for enterprises likely include hybrid cloud, but experts warn against expecting the cloud to fully reduce costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2021
Adopt data storage security standards to ensure compliance
Data storage security standards are vital to prepare for audit activities and ensure compliance. This tip examines standards that address data storage security. Continue Reading
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Infographic
16 Aug 2021
Data storage trends include increases in cloud, NAND flash
"The cloud is here to stay," said analyst Scott Sinclair. So are containers. NAND flash is another popular storage trend highlighted in a recent report. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2021
Explore the consumption-based IT and Opex storage landscape
The evolving consumption IT, pay-as-you-go infrastructure and storage model is a hot trend. Explore benefits, challenges and five top vendors in the field. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2021
Datadobi touts SMB and product streamlining in update
Datadobi's 5.12 update unites software under a single engine and adds SMB file transfer support, as the company looks to evolve next year. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jul 2021
Apply hyperscale data center design principles to IT storage
Storage admins in large enterprises can borrow infrastructure design principles from the major hyperscale cloud providers to optimize their own storage systems and operations. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2021
StrongBox Data's StrongLink adds multisite storage management
StrongLink version 3.2 adds new features to StrongBox Data's flagship software, including multisite storage management, a command-line interface and more. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2021
RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
RAID 10, also known as RAID 1+0, is a RAID configuration that combines disk mirroring and disk striping to protect data. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2021
Nvidia finalizes GPUDirect Storage 1.0 to accelerate AI, HPC
Nvidia GPUDirect Storage's driver hit 1.0 status to enable direct memory access between GPU and storage and boost the performance of data-intensive AI, HPC and analytics workloads. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Jun 2021
Avoid data overflows with PowerShell Remove-Item
The cmdlet helps delete misplaced files and outdated documents, but you should tune the code to optimize execution and avoid errors when the work entails many files and folders. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Jun 2021
Explore storage orchestration services, benefits, challenges
Orchestration and automation can aid storage management. Here, dive into technical details of orchestration, including containers and Kubernetes, and how it can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2021
Best practices for enterprise image data storage
Digital document images consume an ever-growing amount of storage space. Here's a look at several ways to store images efficiently and cost-effectively. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
26 May 2021
Use PnP PowerShell commands to fortify SharePoint management
A new PowerShell module pares down the work required to handle administrative tasks on several Office 365 services, such as SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2021
6 data storage compliance strategies for the enterprise
Storage administrators and managers stressing over compliance should follow these analyst-recommended strategies, including taking advantage of automation and anonymizing data. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2021
12 ways to manage your data storage strategy
Data storage systems were never easy to manage, and with spiraling capacities it's gotten even harder. Try these 12 techs and practices to help ease the storage management burden. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 May 2021
Data storage management advantages and challenges explained
Although establishing a data storage management strategy can be difficult, with increasingly distributed and complex systems, it offers several benefits to the organization. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2021
Belgian telecom picks Datadobi for NAS migration
Large-scale storage migrations can be difficult without the help of a software tool, as telecom Proximus Group found. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2021
How to develop and implement a data storage plan
Planning is an important piece of IT. Examine the elements of a storage plan, how to prepare and implement the document, and the benefits of having one. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Next Pathway update targets Hadoop migrations
Next Pathway's data scanning and migration tools can now analyze Hadoop ecosystems and translate its codes to cloud-based data warehouses such as Snowflake and Amazon RedShift. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2021
The best enterprise storage systems and products of 2020
Nearly 100 products and services competed for top honors in the 'Storage' magazine and SearchStorage annual Products of the Year awards. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2021
Track these 4 emerging storage technologies in 2021
As they seek to increase the efficiency and performance of data storage systems in 2021, administrators should keep these four emerging technologies in mind. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2021
Enterprise data storage 2020 Products of the Year finalists
The field of entrants in our 19th annual Products of the Year contest has been reduced to 47 contenders vying for gold, silver and bronze status in five data storage categories. Continue Reading
