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NetApp unites storage services under one console with BlueXP

Storage vendor NetApp launches a free web service aimed at providing on-premises hardware or SaaS customers visibility into their hybrid cloud infrastructure.

By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 1, 2022

A primer on CXL technology uses

The Compute Express Link, an open source memory interconnect, is gaining traction. Take a deep dive into why it's important and how it improves performance.

By Jim Handy • Oct. 31, 2022

The ins and outs of unstructured data protection

Protecting unstructured data requires a few extra considerations for backup admins. Growing storage capacity requirements and regulatory compliance are critical.

By Paul Kirvan • Oct. 31, 2022

Filmmaker uses NAS storage for better collaboration

With normal workflows out the window, horror filmmaker Damien LeVeck eased the collaborative movie editing process by going all-in with Blackmagic Cloud Store.

By Adam Armstrong • Oct. 28, 2022

Stay organized with 6 file storage best practices

File storage can quickly become disorganized without organizational planning. Use best practices like retention policies and naming conventions to easily manage file storage.

By Ryan Arel • Oct. 26, 2022

Verity ES launches enterprise-grade data deletion software

Verity ES, a new spinoff from data deletion specialist Revert Inc., has emerged from stealth and is focused on platter purging for enterprise customers.

By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 25, 2022

7 NAS encryption best practices to protect data

Data storage security is as important now as it's ever been. Encryption is one way to make NAS devices more secure against such threats as ransomware.

By Robert Sheldon • Oct. 24, 2022

EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory)

EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) is memory that does not lose its data when the power supply is cut off.

By Rahul Awati • Oct. 21, 2022

St. Luke’s triages healthcare data management for hospitals

Storage administrators for a network of hospitals and medical offices across Idaho turn to tagging and tiering software to staunch unstructured and ever-growing healthcare data.

By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 20, 2022

IBM introduces Diamondback tape library for cloud providers

IBM's Diamondback tape library delivers 27 PB of capacity in a single rack space. The technology is geared to cloud and service providers as cheap, efficient storage.

By Adam Armstrong • Oct. 20, 2022

Managed SAN service enters preview on Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure's newest managed storage service, now in preview, supports demanding enterprise SANs fully in the cloud. Azure also added faster SSD storage and a performance tier.

By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 13, 2022

DPUs vs. SmartNICs: What storage admins need to know

To determine whether a SmartNIC or DPU is right for their organization, admins must understand the capabilities of different kinds of NICs and DPUs.

By Marc Staimer • Oct. 11, 2022

IBM integrates Red Hat storage for hybrid cloud

IBM storage has integrated Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation and Ceph into its new hybrid cloud data storage offering. Analysts said the move is good for both vendors.

By Adam Armstrong • Oct. 4, 2022

Spot by NetApp exec on acquisitions and catalog slimming

In this Q&A, Spot by NetApp's Kevin McGrath talks about the future of Fylamynt, evolving partnerships with hyperscalers and how buying teams for Spot's technology are changing.

By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 3, 2022

RAID data protection quiz: Test your knowledge

How well do you know RAID? It may be time to test your know-how. Find out how much you know about RAID levels, origins and their relationship to data backup with this quiz.

By Erin Sullivan • Sept. 30, 2022

What is network-attached storage (NAS)? A complete guide

Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity.

By Ben Lutkevich, Garry Kranz, Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 30, 2022

State tax agency nixes slow HDD backup for speedier flash

The Mississippi Department of Revenue chose an all-flash storage and backup setup to maximize app performance and minimize headaches after a spinning-platter disaster.

By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 29, 2022

LTO Program looks to surpass 1.4 PB per tape

The LTO Program laid out an updated roadmap showing that tape could break the 1 petabyte barrier within the next decade, keeping pace with ever-growing data storage needs.

By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 28, 2022

Cloud storage vs. data center: How to choose

It's essential to have efficient and cost-effective data storage. Both cloud and data center storage offer good options, so understand your needs before you choose.

By Julia Borgini • Sept. 27, 2022

Storage vendors pitching self-service as-a-service

Storage vendors like Dell Technologies are adding self-service products to their as-a-service portfolios, directed at enterprises seeking to keep daily operation in house.

By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 27, 2022

HPE expands Alletra with lower prices and more options

HPE added the hybrid Alletra 5000 to its block storage portfolio and GreenLake, giving customers more capacity and more consumption options while lowering costs.

By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 26, 2022

Lenovo launches entry-level block storage arrays

Lenovo has released to the entry-level market new all-flash and hybrid arrays, which provide companies with a boost in previous performance, and has unified hardware management.

By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 26, 2022

TGI Fridays dishes up modern hybrid cloud storage

TGI Fridays' corporate IT team traded business headaches from end- of-life hardware to a modern hybrid cloud storage system using Nasuni and Microsoft Azure.

By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 23, 2022

Proper storage performance testing: A tutorial

This step-by-step guide details how to prepare for and perform storage performance tests. Explore methods for choosing the right tool for your testing.

By Robert Sheldon • Sept. 21, 2022

IntelliProp CEO describes how CXL will change memory market

In this Q&A, IntelliProp CEO John Spiers talks about his vision for CXL and how it will affect both storage performance and the storage market.

By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 21, 2022