Storage
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News
31 Jul 2026
HPE storage exec dishes on AI, cyber, VMware migrations
It’s no secret that enterprises are trying to figure out their AI strategy. But where does storage for AI fit in? How does security affect it? And where can companies save money? Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2026
SSD & memory price increases and what can you do about it
Memory and SSD prices are rising to unprecedented levels due to AI infrastructure investments, forcing IT leaders to rethink upgrade strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Feb 2024
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
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Feature
13 Feb 2024
New media could bring fresh competition to tape archive market
Tape has had the archive media market cornered for years, but newcomers including those working in DNA and glass could change that just as demand is set to increase. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Feb 2024
disk array
A disk array, also called a storage array, is a data storage system used for block-based storage, file-based storage or object storage. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2024
HPE's GreenLake for Block Storage goes GA
The third version of HPE block storage on the Alletra MP brings higher capacity and performance as well as an easier way for customers to scale out as needs change. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2024
School district shares experience moving to HPE GreenLake
A California school district placed its server and storage infrastructure in the hands of HPE GreenLake. Its IT director shares the roadblocks he experienced and the benefits. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2024
Spectra Logic brings Glacier on premises for NetApp
NetApp StorageGrid customers can backup data in the cloud or on premises thanks to a new integration with Spectra Logic, a development one analyst described as advantageous. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Feb 2024
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
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Opinion
07 Feb 2024
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
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Definition
07 Feb 2024
computational storage
Computational storage is an IT architecture in which data is processed at the storage device level to reduce the amount of data that must move between the storage plane and the compute plane. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2024
How to employ conventional SSD management
In the conventional style, admins manage SSDs within the SSD. Best practices include using the trim command and occasionally checking the SSD's SMART attributes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Feb 2024
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
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News
05 Feb 2024
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
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Definition
05 Feb 2024
storage snapshot
A storage snapshot is a set of reference markers for data at a particular point in time (PIT). More specifically, it's a collection of saved application data and a comprehensive log that details how the saved data has changed over time. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
disk mirroring (RAID 1)
Disk mirroring, also known as RAID 1, is the replication of data across two or more disks. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2024
7 best practices for cloud storage migration
While some organizations are moving data back on site, cloud storage is still popular. A successful migration is important -- these best practices and third-party tools could help. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2024
Panzura CEO: Avoid tech that's shiny instead of performant
Dan Waldschmidt takes over as Panzura CEO after a year of refinement, aiming for a deliberate path to develop and introduce GenAI capabilities into its data management platform. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2024
Panzura board appoints Waldschmidt as CEO
Dan Waldschmidt replaces Jill Stelfox at the SaaS storage vendor. Stelfox led the company since 2020 and says she's 'actively choosing to be silent right now.' Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jan 2024
cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement)
A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2024
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
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News
23 Jan 2024
Nexsan adds data protection to NV6000 unified storage
Nexsan's new unified array, the NV6000, adds immutable snapshots that create an 'unbreakable' backup when combined with the vendor's Assureon backup appliance. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2024
Curio AI deal adds ML capabilities to Wasabi cloud storage
Wasabi Technologies adds metadata technology by Curio AI in a new acquisition from Gray Meta Inc., the first addition to Wasabi's object storage since opening its doors. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2024
Seagate ships HAMR tech in new HDDs
Seagate's Mozaic 3+ brings HAMR-based HDDs to market with 3 TB platters, potentially helping to breathe new life into the legacy storage technology. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2024
Hammerspace's global file system now includes tape
With the inclusion of magnetic tape storage, Hammerspace now allows customers to access archives quickly, assuming the tapes are S3 compatible. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jan 2024
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
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Definition
18 Jan 2024
persistent storage
Persistent storage is any data storage device that retains data after power to that device is shut off. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2024
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
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Definition
16 Jan 2024
SSD write cycle
An SSD write cycle is the process of programming data to a NAND flash memory chip in a solid-state storage device. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2024
On-premises data storage could gain ground in 2024
Given the rising costs of cloud, companies are reevaluating the benefits of storing their data on premises, a trend that's expected to continue in 2024. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jan 2024
shingled magnetic recording (SMR)
Shingled magnetic recording (SMR) is a technique for writing data to a hard disk drive (HDD) whereby the data tracks partially overlap to increase the areal density and overall storage capacity per disk. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2024
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
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Definition
10 Jan 2024
cloud data management
Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jan 2024
cloud hosting
Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jan 2024
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
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Tip
27 Dec 2023
Top data storage best practices include AI, object storage use
2023 featured both buzzwords and helpful technologies, but storage admins must distinguish between the two. These top tips can help enterprises store more and stay secure. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2023
dedicated cloud
A dedicated cloud is a single-tenant cloud infrastructure, which essentially acts as an isolated, single-tenant public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2023
UltiHash compresses, deduplicates data on a binary level
In this Q&A, the CEO of UltiHash talks about the continuous compression and deduplication it aims to provide primary storage while reducing storage needs. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Dec 2023
megabyte (MB)
A megabyte is a unit of data capacity that is equal to 1,000,000 bytes in decimal notation (base 10) or 1,048,576 bytes in binary notation (base 2). Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Dec 2023
iSCSI initiator
An Internet Small Computer System Interface initiator is software or hardware that lets a host computer send data to an external iSCSI-based storage array through an Ethernet network adapter over a TCP-based IP network. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
18 Dec 2023
Tutorial: How to use Linux Deja Dup to back up and restore files
Deja Dup isn't advertised as a backup tool, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for data protection. Find out how to use Linux Deja Dup for backup and restore in this tutorial. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Dec 2023
Tutorial: Use Linux cpio to back up and restore files
There are many ways of backing up files on Linux devices. The cpio utility copies contents out of the file system and into an archive to create reliable backups. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2023
Solix eyes data lakes as it builds out archive platform
Solix Technologies' latest Common Data Platform update focuses on archiving, sorting and storing customer data for data lake creation and, ultimately, AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2023
AI to drive storage media demand in 2024
HDD and NAND-based storage media makers saw revenue and sales drop this year, but experts expect this to turn around in 2024, thanks in part to the demand for AI. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
13 Dec 2023
Dump and restore: Helpful backup utilities for Linux users
Dump and restore are two Linux utilities that help ensure reliable backups. From utility installation to restoring file systems, this tutorial is for Linux users of all levels. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2023
Peak:AIO CEO: Less is more to get the most out of AI storage
In this Q&A, Peak:AIO founder and CEO Mark Klarzynski explains why AI storage needs should be designed around GPU efficiency, not massive data lakes. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Dec 2023
Tutorial: How to use tar to back up and restore files in Linux
This tutorial walks users through using the Linux tar utility. Readers will learn a few commands to create files, then how to back up and restore them. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Dec 2023
external storage device
An external storage device, also referred to as auxiliary storage and secondary storage, is a device that contains all the addressable data storage that is not inside a computer's main storage or memory. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2023
Generative AI fuels demand for hybrid cloud storage in 2024
Object storage remains an important component of generative AI creation and training, driving enterprise IT teams to consider hybrid cloud storage for lower costs and more options. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Dec 2023
file synchronization (file sync)
File synchronization (file sync) is a method of keeping files that are stored in several different physical locations up to date. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2023
Dell PowerScale updates, new partnerships point to AI stack
Dell eyes AI with updates to PowerScale, an expanded partnership with AMD and a new partnership with AI lab Imbue. Its strategy is to bring a full AI stack on premises. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Dec 2023
HDD form factor (hard disk drive form factor)
HDD form factor (hard disk drive form factor) is the size or geometry of a data storage device equipped with one or more magnetic-coated spinning platters and one or more moving actuator arms with magnetic heads to read and write information. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Dec 2023
A primer on storage anomaly detection
Storage admins should continuously monitor systems to identify and act upon unusual behavior. Anomaly detection can proactively address issues before they become serious problems. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Dec 2023
hardware RAID (hardware redundant array of independent disk)
Hardware RAID is a form of RAID (redundant array of independent disks) where processing is done on the motherboard or a separate RAID card. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Dec 2023
magnetic tape storage
Magnetic tape is one of the oldest technologies for electronic data storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2023
Lack of new data storage hardware in 2023 unsurprising
While software development and partner integrations sped up in 2023, data storage hardware innovation appeared to slow down. Industry experts weigh in on why. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2023
S3 Express One Zone set to power generative AI workloads
Andy Warfield of AWS Storage breaks down the new AWS S3 tier of fast object storage and discusses future S3 development in a session at the vendor's re:Invent 2023 conference. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Dec 2023
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
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News
29 Nov 2023
Amazon S3 storage picks up speed at re:Invent 2023
The release of Amazon S3 Express One Zone kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023, which featured new storage products that added capabilities to the public cloud's file and object storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Nov 2023
block storage
Block storage is an approach to data storage in which each volume acts as an individual hard drive that is configured by the administrator. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2023
DNA storage to tackle massive archives
DNA storage could provide dense, flexible, more sustainable form factors for archival use cases. One company plans on commercializing its offering by 2026. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2023
An introduction to hybrid multi-cloud storage
When implementing hybrid multi-cloud, IT teams must continually monitor and evaluate their environments. Understand best practices for this new type of storage platform. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2023
email archiving
Email archiving is a systematic approach to saving and protecting the data contained in emails to enable fast retrieval. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2023
Nashville Electric selects Pure Storage to provide power
A Nashville-based power company decided to migrate off an outdated, ill-fitting Dell storage system to something more modern and more reasonable. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Nov 2023
tape backup
Tape backup is the practice of periodically copying data from a primary storage device to a tape cartridge. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2023
IXsystems flagship array goes all-NVMe flash
The F-Series storage array family is now all-NVMe, bringing new levels of performance and density to IXsystems flagship array as it adds a new option in the NAS storage market. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Nov 2023
Comparing RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 explained
RAID protects data and improves storage performance and availability, but it can be confusing. Read about the different levels of RAID, the pros and cons, and where they work best. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2023
Qumulo expands Scale Anywhere to Azure
Qumulo is introducing ANQ, a scale-out file service for Azure. It's the centerpiece of a new version of the vendor's Scale Anywhere data platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Nov 2023
Compare Google Cloud Storage vs. Google Drive for enterprises
Explore the differences between Google Cloud Storage and Google Drive, such as storage type and space, to decide what's best for your enterprise, and consider their similarities. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2023
DDN Infinia expands storage around HPC, AI
DDN has created a new software-defined object storage product, Infinia, for AI and HPC secondary storage. The tech can also be applied to some enterprise storage use cases. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Nov 2023
object storage
Object storage, also called object-based storage, is an approach to addressing and manipulating data storage as discrete units, called objects. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2023
New IBM Storage Scale focuses on AI, HPC
Adding to the growing list of storage for AI, IBM Storage Scale System 6000 brings the vendor's parallel file system as well as nearly a ronnabyte of capacity to a single cluster. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2023
Western Digital to split flash, HDD business units in two
Western Digital will spin off its flash storage business into a separate company by the second half of 2024, leaving hard drives under the WD banner. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Oct 2023
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
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News
24 Oct 2023
Nyriad aims to simplify storage-as-a-service pricing
Nyriad's UltraIO-as-a-Service enters the market, seeking to simplify purchasing and on-premises deployment. However, it's not a fit for every industry. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2023
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
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News
24 Oct 2023
NetApp adds new flash hardware, debuts VMware DR service
The enterprise storage vendor continues its hybrid cloud portfolio push with capacity flash for the ASA hardware family and bolts a VMware DR service to its BlueXP console. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Oct 2023
data archiving
Data archiving moves data that is no longer actively used to a separate storage device for long-term retention. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Oct 2023
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
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News
18 Oct 2023
Dell PowerMaxOS 10.1 targets operational, energy efficiency
The latest Dell PowerMaxOS update brings greater data reduction and power usage monitoring to its top-of-the-line storage array. The update also keyed in on cyber-resilience. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Oct 2023
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
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Definition
18 Oct 2023
archive
An archive is a collection of data moved to a repository for long-term retention, to be kept separate for compliance reasons or moved off primary storage media. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2023
StorPool adds fast erasure coding to block storage
Latest release of StorPool Storage enables high-performance data protection for block storage using erasure coding on standard SSDs for fast recovery of demanding applications. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2023
Micron first to bring 232 layers to mainstream SSDs
The 7500, Micron's latest SSD, uses the company's 232-layer NAND technology to support a broad set of use cases at a lower price point than its high-end counterparts. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Oct 2023
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
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News
11 Oct 2023
Hitachi Vantara gives single view of storage
To reduce complexity, Hitachi Vantara released a storage platform aimed at unifying data management, but it will need to find ways to differentiate its offering, says one analyst. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2023
Future of storage lies in collaboration, unified management
Storage vendors throughout 2023 bet big on unified management and collaboration tools as what the market will want and what will help them stand out among the enterprise C-suite. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2023
Dell PowerFlex hits 4.5, Apex Block Storage hits Azure
Dell's software-defined storage offering, PowerFlex, gets an update that provides better infrastructure monitoring, more file services and a new Apex Block Storage option. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Oct 2023
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
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Definition
05 Oct 2023
cold storage
Cold storage is a computer system or mode of operation designed for the retention of inactive data. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2023
What a Western Digital-Kioxia merger might mean for NAND
Speculation that Kioxia and Western Digital could combine their NAND businesses is making rounds again. Analysts consider what it may mean for the flash memory market. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Oct 2023
RAID controller
A RAID controller is a hardware device or software program used to manage hard disk drives or solid-state drives in a computer or storage array so they work as a logical unit. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2023
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
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News
26 Sep 2023
Dell Apex brings cloud Azure HCI to ground
Dell Apex Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure combines Dell hardware with Microsoft Azure software, a move that adds to Dell's hybrid cloud offerings. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Sep 2023
blockchain storage
Blockchain storage is a way of saving data in a decentralized network, which utilizes the unused hard disk space of users across the world to store files. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2023
OpenZFS interest grows alongside rise of unstructured data
With the explosion of unstructured data, lower-cost file systems such as OpenZFS are gaining more attention as they continue to gain support from vendors. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2023
Komprise offers insight into storage costs across clouds
Storage Insights for the Komprise Data Management platform enables users to define metrics for storage consumption across clouds and vendors for cost management and migration. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Sep 2023
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
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News
19 Sep 2023
Infinidat offers all-flash within a hybrid array
Infinidat places a virtual all-flash array in its hybrid storage system while doubling the capacity of InfiniBox SSA and carving it up for easier consumption. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Sep 2023
RAID 4 (redundant array of independent disks)
RAID 4 (redundant array of independent disks) is a RAID configuration that uses a dedicated parity disk and block-level striping across multiple disks. Continue Reading