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A primer for edge infrastructure deployments

There are several questions to ask and approaches to consider regarding edge storage and infrastructure. An example of use may help your organization decide on implementation.

By Christine McMonigal, David McIntyre • July 26, 2023

hot plugging

Hot plugging is the addition of a component to a running computer system without significant interruption to the operation of the system.

By Ben Lutkevich • July 26, 2023

floating gate transistor (FGT)

A floating gate transistor (FGT) is a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology capable of holding an electrical charge in a memory device that is used to store data.

By Carol Sliwa, Kinza Yasar • July 26, 2023

Evaluate object storage advantages and disadvantages

Object storage advantages include capacity and flexibility, while access time is one of the disadvantages. Compare key pros and cons of this trending type of storage.

By Paul Kirvan • July 25, 2023

IBM FlashSystem 5045 aids access to storage cyber resilience

As ransomware and other cyber attacks persist, enterprises should prioritize cyber resilience. IBM's FlashSystem 5045 improves accessibility for that protection.

By Scott Sinclair • July 24, 2023

For hybrid, on-prem storage, containers need fresh approach

Organizations want the flexibility of containers and the reliability of legacy storage. IT experts weigh in on how IT built for different eras can -- and needs to -- work together.

By Adam Armstrong • July 21, 2023

pebibyte (PiB)

A pebibyte (PiB) is a unit of measure that describes data capacity.

By Stacey Peterson • July 21, 2023

flash memory card

A flash memory card -- sometimes called a storage card -- is a small storage device that uses non-volatile semiconductor memory to store data on portable or remote computing devices.

By Garry Kranz, Kinza Yasar • July 18, 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.

By Tim McCarthy • July 18, 2023

NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)

NVMe over Fabrics, also known as NVMe-oF and non-volatile memory express over fabrics, is a protocol specification designed to connect hosts to storage across a network fabric using the NVMe network protocol.

By Alexander Gillis • July 17, 2023

DreamWorks Animation taps NetApp in transition to cloud

DreamWorks Animation built a microservices-focused hybrid storage architecture by combining NetApp flash storage and software with Microsoft Azure cloud services.

By Tim McCarthy • July 13, 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.

By Robert Sheldon • July 13, 2023

tebibyte (TiB)

A tebibyte (TiB) is a unit of measure used to describe computing capacity.

By Stacey Peterson • July 13, 2023

Storage in space? The data’s already there

As research and businesses become more established in space, data storage needs are growing. Vendors are building for the otherworldly conditions and keeping an eye on the moon.

By Adam Armstrong • July 12, 2023

all-flash array (AFA)

An all-flash array (AFA), also known as a solid-state storage disk system or a solid-state array, is an external storage array that supports only flash media for persistent storage.

By Brien Posey, Garry Kranz • July 7, 2023

Explore benefits, tradeoffs with SLC vs. MLC vs. TLC and more

Learn the important capacity, performance and reliability differences among multilayer flash types, including SLC vs. MLC vs. TLC, and typical uses for each.

By Robert Sheldon, Marc Staimer • July 6, 2023

Flash memory guide to architecture, types and products

Flash memory, a staple of consumer electronics, is playing a wider role in enterprise storage. This guide offers an overview of flash, from current use cases to future directions.

By John Moore, Stephen Bigelow • July 6, 2023

flash storage

Flash storage is any type of drive, repository or system that uses flash memory to write and store data for an extended period.

By Carol Sliwa, Alexander Gillis, James Miller • June 30, 2023

PCIe SSD (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express solid-state drive)

A PCIe SSD (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express solid-state drive) is a high-speed expansion card that attaches a computer to its peripherals.

By Garry Kranz, Alexander Gillis • June 30, 2023

EEPROM vs. flash memory: What’s the difference?

Even though there might be a 10 million-to-one price-per-gigabyte difference between EEPROM and NAND flash, each memory type makes sense in its own role.

By Jim Handy • June 30, 2023

NVMe (non-volatile memory express)

NVMe (non-volatile memory express) is a transfer protocol created to accelerate the transfer speed of data in solid-state storage devices.

By Carol Sliwa, Alexander Gillis, Rich Castagna • June 29, 2023

QLC vs. TLC SSDs: Which is best for your storage needs?

QLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are coexisting in the data center.

By Kurt Marko, Stephen Bigelow • June 29, 2023

M.2 SSD

An M.2 SSD is a small form factor solid-state drive (SSD) that internally mounted storage expansion cards use.

By Dave Raffo, Carol Sliwa, Alexander Gillis, Rich Castagna • June 28, 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.

By Brien Posey • June 28, 2023

A primer on SSD response time, other performance benchmarks

Consider several SSD performance benchmarks, including SSD response time, as key units of measurement. Also, note the difference between benchmarks and load generators.

By Dave Raffo, Leah Schoeb • June 28, 2023