• Object storage draws praise, objections

    SNW verdict on object storage: it doesn't have to be difficult to implement, but when is it necessary?

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    Getting the most from your storage system is a basic requirement, but with many efficiency techniques you’ll have to decide if performance tops capacity utilization.

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    RAID’s roots run deep and the technology does a decent job of data protection, but a little math and an open mind might lead you to some better alternatives.

  • SNW news: Nevex adds flash caching, Overland spins RAID

    SNW Fall 2011 opens with startup Nevex adding flash caching software to eliminate I/O bottlenecks, and Overland Storage introducing SnapDragon with DynamicRAID.

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