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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Conference Coverage
09 Jul 2025
HPE Discover 2025 news and conference guide
Use this guide to stay up to date on the latest from HPE, and watch for timely news updates from the HPE Discover 2025 conference, taking place in Las Vegas from June 23 to 26. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jul 2025
Control user storage using Linux quotas
Explore uses and functions of Linux storage quotas plus a step-by-step example of quota configuration. Admins can roll out quotas with minimal disruption to users. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2025
Panzura Symphony conducts automated user data permissions
Panzura tunes its Symphony software to automatically add and remove users from protected data and connect with third-party storage vendors like IBM and NetApp. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2025
Manage Linux storage space with du and df commands
The du and df commands detailed here enable sys admins to review and understand the storage capabilities of their on-premises or cloud-based servers, whether physical or virtual. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jun 2025
Dive into 9 Bash commands for Linux storage management
Learning these essential tools simplifies your life as an admin and enables you to manage Linux servers more effectively. Use these examples to start working with storage space. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Dell’s AI focus is real -- even if the buzz is loud, say partners
Dell partners compare the excitement around AI to that of the cloud rush, but insist there is substance behind the hype. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is a zettabyte (ZB)?
A zettabyte (ZB) is a unit of measurement used by technology professionals and the general public to describe a computer's or other device's storage capacity. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Ecosystem now central to Dell’s AI strategy
Dell has revealed a host of new ecosystem partners — an approach it says is now central to its AI strategy. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2025
Dell Technologies World: Dell partners with Nvidia on AI Factory 2.0
Dell AI Factory with Nvidia 2.0, featuring new infrastructure, enterprise AI solutions and managed services, debuts at Dell Technologies World. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 May 2025
26 essential Linux storage commands for management
Monitor, manage and secure storage capacity across your Linux servers, devices and dev workstations. These commands aid management of file sizes, partitions and file systems. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
NetApp security updates target future quantum threats
The latest data protection and recovery updates bring post-quantum cryptography to NetApp's block and file workloads alongside new BlueXP services. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2025
The ultimate guide to backup deduplication
Backup deduplication can reduce active storage space consumption, decrease backup job times and increase the overall efficiency of a storage infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
17 Apr 2025
Manage storage using Linux Logical Volume Manager
To see how flexible your storage space can be, consider Logical Volume Manager on Linux. Flexibility is critical on servers housing huge numbers of files or other resources. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2025
Hammerspace vacuums $100 million in Series B to gear for IPO
The latest funding round doubles the prior Series A total with new and prior investors in Hammerspace to expand sales and marketing reach, but experts question IPO ambitions. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2025
What is a disk image?
A disk image is a compressed file that contains a copy of the entire contents of a computer's hard drive or other storage media, such as optical discs or solid-state drives. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is direct-attached storage (DAS) and how does it work?
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of data storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2025
Storage metadata services for AI apps trending at Nvidia GTC
Nvidia's GTC show once again places AI applications at center stage, with storage vendors seeing their platforms' metadata capabilities as a key development component. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2025
Amazon exec: New AWS S3 capabilities highly adopted by users
AWS Storage VP Andrew Warfield talks about how customers are using the latest feature launches from the Amazon S3 team as part of the vendor's Pi Day 2025 conference. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2025
How to prepare a data storage budget, with free template
Budgeting for data storage can be part of an organization's larger budget -- but make sure every line item is included. The downloadable template here can help. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2025
Block storage and Kafka events come to Vast Data Platform
A new Apache Kafka API-compatible service enables customers to move their data management services closer to storage using the Vast Data Platform, which now offers block storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2025
XFS vs. ext4: Which Linux file system maximizes storage?
Storage devices require a file system to organize data. Make the best choice -- XFS or ext4 -- for your Linux server's anticipated data storage workload. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2025
Panzura CloudFS capabilities focus on business continuity
Panzura's CloudFS hybrid cloud storage platform expands file access speeds and offers a new workload recovery capability without the need for high availability tooling. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2025
Komprise now blocks PII data from accidental AI ingestion
Enterprises feeding unstructured data into AI models can avoid security leaks with a new PII data detection and quarantining capability in the Komprise data management platform. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2025
NetApp sells Spot business to Flexera for $100M
Flexera acquires NetApp's cloud management business and products as the storage vendor focuses on a hybrid cloud and AI future. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2025
Prevent the storage and data security risks of remote work
While employees still work from home, some may not have taken the security and training precautions that remote work requires. Storage security is paramount amid cyberthreats. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2024
7 data storage interview questions, answers and tips
Data storage administrators must be able to adapt and optimize storage for evolving workloads and business needs. Here are some questions to prepare for an interview. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Dec 2024
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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Definition
10 Dec 2024
What is memory management in a computer environment?
Memory management is the process of controlling and coordinating a computer's main memory. Continue Reading
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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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News
11 Nov 2024
NetApp expands flash and hybrid arrays for edge and AI apps
NetApp aims new storage arrays at the mid-market and drops Astra data management into Trident. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
Tintri VMstore adds CSI support for Kubernetes
Tintri has added a container storage interface to its VMstore offering, a move that provides customers with management and metrics for Kubernetes and has been years in the making. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2024
Panzura CloudFS expands cloud data tiering and VM migrations
Panzura leans further into data management with its latest CloudFS data management capabilities, but still has distance to close with the competition. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
AI agents a new focus for backup and storage vendors
The next big generative AI gambit for enterprise IT vendors lies in AI agents, which storage and data protection vendors see as an opportunity to offer new services. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2024
Vast unveils InsightEngine, a move to support enterprise AI
Vast released InsightEngine to bring real-time retrieval-augmented generation into its data platform as it prepares for growing enterprise adoption of AI. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
NetApp sees data management as its future
A shared metadata namespace searchable through BlueXP and a disaggregated storage architecture for faster generative AI data ingestion will kickstart NetApp's shift into new markets. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
Pure Storage's new file service looks to clean up legacy mess
Pure Storage's Real-Time Enterprise file service gives a simplified look into file data across the enterprise. It's also offering a VM assessment tool and universal credits program. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2024
Panzura unveils first offering after Moonwalk acquisition
After acquiring data management vendor Moonwalk in July, Panzura is debuting its next verse with the release of Panzura Symphony, a data orchestration service. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
Arcitecta Mediaflux goes multi-site, to the edge and bursts
Arcitecta has partnered with Dell to increase data transfer speeds across geographies, at the edge and during hours when compute resources are in demand. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Aug 2024
What is continuous data protection (CDP)?
Continuous data protection (CDP), also known as 'continuous backup,' is a backup and recovery storage system in which all the data in an enterprise is backed up whenever any change is made. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Jul 2024
What is an NVDIMM (non-volatile dual in-line memory module)?
An NVDIMM (non-volatile dual in-line memory module) is hybrid computer memory that retains data during a service outage. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jul 2024
What is electronic data processing (EDP)?
Electronic data processing (EDP) refers to the gathering of data using electronic devices, such as computers, servers and internet of things (IoT) technologies. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2024
Panzura adds data management product with Moonwalk buy
Panzura acquires Moonwalk Universal, adding data management tools to its software-defined storage, but analysts see data management products struggling as standalone offerings. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
non-volatile memory (NVM)
Non-volatile memory (NVM) is a type of computer storage medium that retains data even in the absence of a power supply. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
mirror site
A mirror site is a website or set of files on a computer server that has been copied to another computer server so that the site or files are available from more than one place. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs
Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
SSD caching
SSD caching, also known as 'flash caching' or 'flash memory caching,' is the temporary storage of frequently-accessed data on NAND flash memory chips in a solid-state drive (SSD) to improve the drive's input/output (I/O) performance and allow data requests to be met with improved speed. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Jul 2024
SSD TRIM
SSD TRIM is a command for the Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface that enables an operating system (OS) to inform a NAND flash solid-state drive (SSD) which data blocks it can erase because they are no longer in use. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2024
How to use AI in storage management
Organizations can use AI for storage management and AIOps to learn where to make improvements in their storage infrastructure, but note the benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2024
Datadobi adds analysis and dashboards to StorageMap
Customers can now see where their critical data is, make a better representation of it and move it to where it is most effectively utilized. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Apr 2024
disaster recovery (DR)
Disaster recovery (DR) is an organization's ability to respond to and recover from an event that negatively affects business operations. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Apr 2024
business impact analysis (BIA)
A business impact analysis (BIA) is a systematic process to determine and evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident or emergency. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Apr 2024
Could AI be the killer app for cold data?
Enterprises are beginning to use cold data they still need to store as a way to train AI models and gain more value from data they thought had served its purpose. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2024
storage as a service (STaaS)
Storage as a service (STaaS) is a managed service in which the provider supplies the customer with access to a data storage platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Apr 2024
How storage migration tools can help enterprises
Storage migrations are common but can be challenging. But enterprises don't have to go it alone. Tools can aid the many different kinds of migrations and their circumstances. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2024
Wasabi adds AI video data tagging to object storage service
Wasabi will soon launch a new service that uses AI and machine learning to search and tag video data. The capability stems from an acquisition the vendor made earlier this year. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2024
Enterprise Kubernetes and container storage a work in progress
Containers and Kubernetes have entirely different storage and backup needs compared with traditional IT, industry experts say, requiring stakeholder input and new vendor offerings. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Apr 2024
enterprise storage
Enterprise storage is a centralized repository for business information that provides common data management, protection and sharing functions through connections to computer systems. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2024
NetApp-Nvidia partner to add RAG capabilities to OnTap
NetApp OnTap now enables data stored in the cloud and on premises to connect with LLMs via Nvidia's NeMo RAG -- a feature that will likely become table stakes for storage vendors. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Mar 2024
asynchronous replication
Asynchronous replication is a store-and-forward approach to data backup and protection. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Pure1, Evergreen expand self-service and data protection
Pure Storage continues to transition into an as-a-service model by building out more automation and data resiliency in its Pure1 data management service and Evergreen portfolio. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Azure's new storage products keeps Microsoft competitive
New Azure storage offerings from Microsoft or from vendor partners such as Qumulo aim to increase parity with hyperscaler rivals and draw more enterprise buyers into its cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Mar 2024
Hadoop as a service (HaaS)
Hadoop as a service (HaaS), also known as Hadoop in the cloud, is a big data analytics framework that stores and analyzes data in the cloud using Hadoop. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2024
New Hammerspace capability sets up enterprise AI
The latest update to Hammerspace's software-defined storage system removes metadata from data path, enabling HPC to use data from any storage source without specialized hardware. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Feb 2024
RAM (random access memory)
Random access memory (RAM) is the hardware in a computing device that provides temporary storage for the operating system (OS), software programs and any other data in current use so they're quickly available to the device's processor. 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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Definition
31 Jan 2024
data deduplication hardware
Data deduplication hardware is disk storage that eliminates redundant copies of data and retains one instance to be stored. 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
25 Jan 2024
in-memory analytics
In-memory analytics is an approach to querying data residing in a computer's random access memory (RAM) as opposed to querying data stored on physical drives. 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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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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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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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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Definition
14 Dec 2023
logical volume management (LVM)
Logical volume management (LVM) is a form of storage virtualization that offers system administrators a more flexible approach to managing disk storage space than traditional partitioning. 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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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
03 Nov 2023
Fibre Channel switch (FC switch)
A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that's compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Oct 2023
zebibyte (ZiB)
A zebibyte (ZiB) is a unit used to measure computing and storage capacity. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Oct 2023
yobibyte (YiB)
A yobibyte (YiB) is a unit of measure used to describe data capacity as part of the binary system of measuring computing and storage capacity. 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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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
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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Definition
18 Sep 2023
electronically stored information (ESI)
Electronically stored information (ESI) is data that is created, altered, communicated and stored in digital form. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2023
Toyota outage shows not all backup failures are ransomware
An IT error for Toyota Motor Corporation knocked out production for a day, but the auto giant was quick to note the issue was not due to a cyberattack. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2023
How to configure shadow copies on file servers
When you enable the shadow copies service on your shared folders, you give your end users the flexibility to restore deleted files or revert a file to an earlier version. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2023
capacity management
Capacity management is the broad term describing a variety of IT monitoring, administration and planning actions that ensure that a computing infrastructure has adequate resources to handle current data processing requirements, as well as the capacity to accommodate future loads. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2023
PeerIQ peers into NAS software across vendors, clouds
NAS storage analytics can be viewed in a single place with Peer Software's PeerIQ, bringing different vendors and on-premises and cloud storage analytics together. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2023
Vast Data looks beyond storage to the data lakehouse
Vast Data, a storage software vendor, introduces a new data management platform that unites its software capabilities into a platform. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2023
Microsoft Sentinel, Nasuni stand watch over cloud storage
A new integration between Microsoft Sentinel and Nasuni enables visibility into data compromises or other issues logged by the storage vendor through the SIEM console. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jul 2023
An introduction to smartNICs and their benefits
SmartNICs offload packet processing tasks from server CPUs, freeing up resources for application performance. They can run packet capture and load balancing, among other tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2023
8 best practices for a zero-trust storage strategy
Explore how to apply the zero-trust security model to storage systems. Given today's threat landscape, additional data protection is key for enterprises. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jul 2023
tebibyte (TiB)
A tebibyte (TiB) is a unit of measure used to describe computing capacity. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2023
7 data archiving best practices for backup admins
Among retention policies, regulatory compliance and limited storage budgets, knowing what data to keep is critical. Follow these seven best practices for a solid archiving strategy. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2023
NetApp adds backup and offline capabilities to BlueXP
BlueXP, NetApp's cloud console for managing its SaaS and hardware, gains new backup capabilities, including Oracle databases and access to an offline version. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2023
mebibyte (MiB)
A mebibyte (MiB) is a unit of measurement used in computer data storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2023
How CXL 3.0 technology will affect enterprise storage
Understand CXL 3.0 technology before its impacts on storage take serious effect. While the specification improves on previous generations, it could also demand more from storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 May 2023
Dublin Core
Dublin Core is an international metadata standard formally known as the Dublin Core Metadata Element Set and includes 15 metadata (data that describes data) terms. Continue Reading