Ask the Experts
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Storage management and analytics
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How can organizations prepare for a data storage audit?
During data storage audit preparation, gather documentation on storage practices, test results and storage security plans. Evidence is crucial for a satisfactory report. Continue Reading
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What are 3 best practices for storage encryption at rest?
Consider the fine print of encrypting data at rest. For example, access control permissions can make or break a storage encryption plan. Continue Reading
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How can predictive analytics for unstructured data improve storage?
AI-based analytics capabilities are becoming pervasive in storage arrays. Find out how they're helping get the unstructured data deluge under control. Continue Reading
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What's the role of metadata in unstructured data management?
Discover how to expand your organization's use of metadata to improve the management and storage of unstructured data to make it more organized and accessible. Continue Reading
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How do compression and deduplication affect performance?
Data reduction methods, such as compression or deduplication, can have a positive effect on performance, but the significant CPU resources required could overshadow the benefits. Continue Reading
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How is big data changing data archiving strategies?
Analyst Jon Toigo explains why performing analytics on big data sets means that data is no longer considered cold, reducing the importance of archives. Continue Reading
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Are SSDs necessary to perform analytics on big data efficiently?
Storage expert Phil Goodwin explains how SSDs can speed up analytics, but solid-state technology is only needed in certain types of environments. Continue Reading
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Can shared storage be used with Hadoop architecture?
Storage expert John Webster discusses three ways to use shared storage together with Hadoop architecture in this Ask the Expert answer. Continue Reading
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RAID 4 vs. RAID 5
Storage management expert Ashley D'Costa discusses RAID 4 vs. RAID 5. Continue Reading
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RAID-5 configuration
Storage management expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question about RAID-5. Continue Reading