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News
18 Apr 2024
Cyber-resilient storage a final defense against ransomware
Features to enhance storage cyber resiliency should be table stakes for buyers, experts say. But enhancements are needed to stave off ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2024
Dell partners with Intel, releases file storage for Azure
With the recent Intel and Azure partnerships, Dell continues to expand its on-premises options for AI while expanding its Apex data file services in the cloud. 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 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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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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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
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Feature
27 Oct 2021
Panzura tackles disaster recovery, cloud storage for Saints
The New Orleans Saints IT team expands its disaster recovery and cloud storage with Panzura and Google Cloud to save on hardware and storage refreshes at Caesars Superdome. 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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Conference Coverage
25 Oct 2021
NetApp Insight 2021 conference news and coverage
NetApp went virtual again for its annual Insight conference. Get the latest NetApp news in this updating 2021 conference guide. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2021
NetApp CloudOps platform to add security, CloudCheckr
NetApp's CloudOps platform, Spot by NetApp, matures further with new security and cloud oversight from forthcoming Spot Security and CloudCheckr additions. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Oct 2021
gigabyte (GB)
A gigabyte (GB) -- pronounced with two hard Gs -- is a unit of data storage capacity that is roughly equivalent to 1 billion bytes. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud now supports Azure
IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud provides customers with new integrations, most notably expanding hybrid cloud choices by integrating with Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Oct 2021
MRAM (magnetoresistive random access memory)
MRAM (magnetoresistive random access memory) is a method of storing data bits using magnetic states instead of the electrical charges used by devices such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2021
storage capacity planning
Storage capacity planning is the practice of assessing current data storage needs and forecasting future storage requirements. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2021
non-volatile storage (NVS)
Non-volatile storage (NVS) is a broad collection of technologies and devices that do not require a continuous power supply to retain data or program code persistently on a short- or long-term basis. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
Qumulo, Levi's Stadium kick off into clouds for storage savings
Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, moves data into the cloud and reduces data center redundancy with Qumulo by archiving security footage and media files. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
Pure Storage adds automated storage API, databases on demand
All-flash array vendor Pure Storage expands its cloud services with Fusion, enabling storage on demand for developers, and Portworx Data Services, a database-as-a-service. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Sep 2021
tiered storage
Tiered storage is a method for assigning different categories of data to various types of storage media to reduce overall storage costs and improve the performance and availability of mission-critical applications. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Sep 2021
secondary storage
Secondary storage is persistent storage for noncritical data that doesn't need to be accessed as frequently as data in primary storage or that doesn't have the same performance or availability requirements. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Nasuni expands caching speed, availability for premium users
Faster file caching and synchronization, as well as more frequent versioning, is now available through a new feature called Global File Acceleration for premium Nasuni subscribers. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Sep 2021
bare-metal restore
A bare-metal restore (also referred to as bare-metal recovery or bare-metal backup) is a data recovery and restoration process where a computer is restored to a new machine, typically after a catastrophic failure. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Western Digital OptiNAND stretches HDD capacity, performance
Western Digital unveiled a new storage drive architecture for hard drives that improves capacity, performance and reliability via an embedded flash drive to store metadata. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2021
Demystify the distributed file system and object storage market
IT teams in search of a distributed file system that supports object storage must carefully map out their requirements -- and remember that no two products are exactly alike. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2021
Government heads to cloud for excess archival storage needs
Boone County in Indiana found space and savings in public cloud, but experts say IT pros should follow smart policies and government regulations when managing vital data. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Aug 2021
Five essential steps to build a cloud-native strategy
Container storage has taken off, thanks to its performance and portability. Make the most of the technology with a comprehensive cloud-native strategy. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2021
Nutanix, Red Hat partner to ease container app deployment
A Nutanix-Red Hat partnership could help the vendors compete with VMware in the growing market for Kubernetes platforms that span public and private clouds. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2021
Komprise COO talks 2021 growth and future software plans
Krishna Subramanian, COO of Komprise, discusses improvements made to the company's flagship data management software and updates planned for the remainder of the year. 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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Definition
19 Jul 2021
VRAM (video RAM)
VRAM (video RAM) refers to any type of random access memory (RAM) specifically used to store image data for a computer display. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2021
virtual memory
Virtual memory is a memory management technique where secondary memory can be used as if it were a part of the main memory. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2021
Datadobi's DobiMigrate helps Decathlon sprint to cloud storage
Datadobi's DobiMigrate software allows Decathlon, an international athleticwear retailer, to transition its data to numerous major cloud providers and sunset on-prem data centers. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2021
Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?
Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jun 2021
race condition
A race condition is an undesirable situation that occurs when a device or system attempts to perform two or more operations at the same time, but because of the nature of the device or system, the operations must be done in the proper sequence to be done correctly. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2021
How immutable object storage can help protect data
Ransomware is just one of the many threats that makes immutability an important piece of object storage. There are several products and methods to consider. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2021
Cloudian gives AWS Outposts a bigger home in the data center
Cloudian Hyperstore's AWS Outpost readiness lets customers deploy on-premises object storage alongside Outposts for more cost-effective and scalable storage. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2021
Wasabi CEO plots global expansion for its cloud storage
New data centers, increased market attention and more are planned for cloud storage company Wasabi by its CEO David Friend after a $137 million Series C funding round. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2021
WANdisco introduces Hive metadata migration to Databricks
WANdisco LiveData Migrator can now move Hive metadata alongside Hadoop data to Databricks, saving customers from a lengthy and manual transformation process. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2021
Object vs. block vs. file storage: Which is best for cloud apps?
Object, file and block storage often vie for the hearts and minds of cloud app users. Making the right choice can have a profound effect on app performance, reliability and cost. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 May 2021
Consider these container-native storage features, vendors
Container-based applications have a major effect on storage. It's important to assess the benefits, functionalities and providers of container storage. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Pure Storage updates management tool, integrates Portworx
Pure launched its first Portworx container storage update since acquiring the startup last year and enabled management through its newly updated Pure1 management tool. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2021
Endeavor Energy sparks colocation move with Datadobi
Facing impending office construction, Endeavor used Datadobi's DobiMigrate to move its production workloads and corporate file storage to a colocation facility. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2021
StorCentric CEO Mihir Shah eyes more acquisitions
StorCentric CEO Mihir Shah discusses the company's 2021 plans, future acquisitions and more. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2021
New IBM Spectrum Fusion storage takes aim at container users
IBM introduces Spectrum Fusion to target enterprises in container environments that span data center, edge and hybrid cloud environments. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2021
Scality launches Artesca object storage for Kubernetes
With object storage increasingly becoming primary storage, Scality Artesca targets demanding workloads such as AI, machine learning, big data analytics and in-memory applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2021
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
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News
07 Apr 2021
MinIO launches trio of enterprise management features
MinIO has launched Operator, Console and Subnet Health to make multi-tenant object storage deployment and management for Kubernetes simpler for IT administrators. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2021
What to expect from 2021's data storage conference lineup
In the coming months, data storage conferences are plentiful. This roundup details dates, sessions and topic areas, from event hosts such as SNIA, Dell and Pure Storage. Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
Diamanti Spektra completes cloud trifecta with GCP support
Diamanti Spektra 3.2 added support for Google Cloud, extending the platform to all three major public clouds, as well as CRI-O support for customers that want to replace Docker. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2021
How edge object storage aids distributed computing
Object storage is living on the edge. Explore how edge object storage works, why vendors pair it with NVMe and flash SSDs, and the benefits it provides. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Feb 2021
cloud testing
Cloud testing is the process of using the cloud computing resources of a third-party service provider to test software applications. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2021
DataCore's Caringo buy spotlights need for object storage
Object store acquisitions by DataCore, Nvidia and Quantum underscore the growing importance of object storage to address enterprise workloads ranging from archives to analytics. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2021
Cost-effective snapshot management tips and strategies
Snapshots may be an optimal way to copy and protect data, but they can lead to some unexpected consequences. Find out what those are and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2021
IBM flash storage seeks wider appeal with FlashSystem array
New IBM flash storage includes 1U FlashSystem building block starting at 38 TB. The launch comes as IBM consolidates storage products around its FlashSystem flagship. Continue Reading