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How to manage storage for Kubernetes challenges

The Kubernetes container orchestration platform has undergone changes to resolve storage challenges, including adding plugins for persistent data. However, some issues remain.

By Robert Sheldon • June 20, 2019

9 enterprise NAS features and purchase considerations

If you're in the market for enterprise NAS, pay close attention to the system's form factor, the media it supports and how easy it is to increase capacity, among other features.

By Brien Posey • June 20, 2019

Expanded NetApp cloud tools target containers, Google Cloud

NetApp Data Fabric links NetApp storage and data services. New NetApp Cloud Data Services embed Kubernetes orchestration and Cloud Volumes for Google in beta.

By Garry Kranz • June 19, 2019

Kubernetes CSI volume plugin and the products that support it

Several volume drivers support the Kubernetes Container Storage Interface volume plugin, making it easier to connect containerized workloads with storage systems.

By Robert Sheldon • June 19, 2019

AI-infused HPE Primera storage array debuts, HPE 3PAR still in the mix

While HPE Primera, which includes HPE InfoSight AI and machine learning tech, will be available to order in August, the company says 3PAR will continue to be enhanced and updated.

By Carol Sliwa • June 18, 2019

8 NAS appliance features to consider for small business

There are a growing number of options for small business users purchasing a NAS appliance. Look through the list of eight enterprise-like features and the advantages they provide.

By Brien Posey • June 17, 2019

SwiftStack launches new multi-cloud storage product

SwiftStack launched a new product, designed to compete with companies like Hadoop and Spark. It's specifically for big data analytics, machine learning hybrid cloud and multi-cloud storage.

By Tanner Harding • June 14, 2019

Solix archiving takes files, databases, email to the cloud

The new Solix archiving product is the result of close development work with Microsoft. SolixCloud Enterprise Archiving features a focus on unstructured data.

By Paul Crocetti • June 13, 2019

Kaminario expands its storage-as-a-service offerings

To expand its capabilities as a storage-as-a-service platform, Kaminario has added metered usage payments, disaster recovery and the ability to use services on the public cloud.

By Tanner Harding • June 12, 2019

Reduxio redux: Vendor ditches arrays, eyes containers

Once an IPO hopeful, Reduxio had the 'wrong packaging' and needed to retrench. The vendor shed hybrid flash arrays. Reduxio Magellan container storage software is in early access.

By Garry Kranz • June 10, 2019

NVMe performance challenges expose the CPU chokepoint

NVMe systems have diminishing marginal performance gains when hardware is added and storage software consumes more CPU resources. Discover how to address this problem.

By Marc Staimer • June 7, 2019

Rollout of 16 TB HDDs targets hyperscale data centers

The drive to 16 TB HDDs is underway. Seagate kicked it off with three new hard disk drives, and Toshiba and Western Digital are poised to follow in 2019.

By Carol Sliwa • June 7, 2019

Seagate 16 TB hard drives amplify storage for Exos, IronWolf

Seagate has introduced a collection of 16 TB HDDs to its Exos, IronWolf and IronWolf Pro lines that can store massive amounts of data, while maintaining a small footprint.

By Sabrina Polin • June 6, 2019

Where serverless storage fits in the serverless computing world

Storage for serverless functions must be external to the compute environment. Learn about the types of storage that work best for serverless computing.

By Mike Matchett • June 5, 2019

Broadcast service provider cues up flash HPE 3PAR storage

Skyview Networks counts on HPE with 3PAR storage and Synergy compute to support regional sports radio broadcasts for Major League Baseball and other networks.

By Garry Kranz • June 5, 2019

Nasuni CEO: Enterprises now think ‘cloud first’

Nasuni CEO Paul Flanagan says his cloud NAS company competes with the large public clouds by offering a global file system, managing data across clouds and avoiding lock-in.

By Carol Sliwa • June 4, 2019

Penn State Health seeks centralized backup, picks Commvault

As Penn State Health's data grew across its vast network of hospitals and practices, it turned to Commvault for centralized backup and a way to archive petabytes of research data.

By Johnny Yu • June 4, 2019

SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 targets ease of use, hybrid cloud

SUSE will ship its Ceph-based Enterprise Storage update next month, with management, data protection and cloud integration improvements. Its product roadmap includes containerized Ceph and HCI.

By Carol Sliwa • May 31, 2019

5 storage class memory technology terms you should know

SCM will define the future of memory and storage. Get to know some of the key technologies you'll be hearing a lot more about in the next few years.

By Stacey Peterson • May 30, 2019

Red Hat storage GM explains strategy change, customer impact

A Red Hat GM discusses the impact of a shift in storage focus from stand-alone products to OpenShift containers, hybrid cloud and hyper-convergence. He says value lies more with innovation than commoditization.

By Carol Sliwa • May 29, 2019

HPE storage OEMs help anchor vendor’s enterprise strategy

HPE storage revenue grew 3% last quarter, helping to offset a decline in servers. The vendor said using OEMs helps it bring new storage products to market faster at reduced cost.

By Garry Kranz • May 29, 2019

Your QLC NAND flash questions, answered

Curious about QLC NAND? From addressing capacity benefits to taking a look ahead at its uncertain future, we answer four common questions concerning the technology.

By Erin Sullivan • May 28, 2019

NetApp, Pure misses raise all-flash storage questions

NetApp said 'execution challenges' cut into earnings last quarter due, in part, to changing data center buying patterns. All-flash vendor Pure Storage's losses grew to $100 million.

By Garry Kranz • May 28, 2019

2 storage class memory use cases to consider

Will persistent memory become an important storage medium in your data center? Here are the two storage class memory use cases that illustrate why it's most likely inevitable.

By John Edwards • May 28, 2019

Why storage tiering is necessary now more than ever

Tiered storage is making a comeback by incorporating AI machine learning to take advantage of the cost and performance benefits of new SSD and storage class memory technologies.

By Marc Staimer • May 24, 2019