Parallel file system
Parallel file system technology covers file systems used in distributed computing, and serves as a key ingredient in object-based, pervasive computing and supercomputing. Parallel file systems are key features in high-end performance NAS architectures. You can find the latest news on parallel file systems on this page.
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Tip
23 Aug 2021
Demystify the distributed file system and object storage market
IT teams in search of a distributed file system that supports object storage must carefully map out their requirements -- and remember that no two products are exactly alike. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2021
New IBM Spectrum Fusion storage takes aim at container users
IBM introduces Spectrum Fusion to target enterprises in container environments that span data center, edge and hybrid cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Apr 2021
NTFS (NT File System)
NTFS, which stands for 'NT file system' and the 'New Technology File System,' is the file system that the Windows NT operating system (OS) uses for storing and retrieving files on hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2021
Quobyte CEO says customers need a scale-out mindset
In order to tackle AI, machine learning and other demanding workloads, enterprises need to break out of their appliance-centric approach to storage, according to Quobyte's CEO. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2021
The top data storage and management tools of 2020
These storage system and application software category winners all deal with the cloud, as organizations modernize their infrastructure and leave their data centers behind. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Panasas storage revs up parallelization for HPC workloads
Panasas storage software focuses on novel method to boost capacity and efficiency. Dynamic Data Acceleration in PanFS shuttles data to disk or flash based on file size. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2020
IBM stretches its Elastic Storage line to speed AI, big data
New IBM storage will help to optimize AI software used to analyze data and inference results. The disk-based Elastic Storage System 5000 scales to yottabyte capacities. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2019
Quobyte storage brings satellite imagery down to Earth
Quobyte storage customer 3vGeomatics produces analytical data on ground deformities that are potential environmental hazards. The distributed file storage replaces NFS. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2018
See how file system structure can drag down NVMe performance
Find out what matters when it comes to file system design and how to prevent file systems from becoming bottlenecks to achieving optimal performance in NVMe-based storage systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2018
4 different file systems and how they're evolving
As computing and data centers change, so must the next-generation file system evolve. Here's what you should know about the file systems in use today and where they're headed. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Panasas storage roadmap includes route to software-defined
Panasas network-attached storage targets enterprises with large file workloads distributed across many users. ActiveStor hybrid arrays run the PanFS parallel file system. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2018
Lustre-based DDN ExaScaler arrays receive NVMe flash
High-performance computing specialist DataDirect Networks spruced up its ExaScaler SFA-based flagship with nonvolatile memory express flash, and it bought Lustre from Intel. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
WekaIO CEO says focus will stay on AI, life sciences
WekaIO CEO Liran Zvibel sees partnerships with HPE, Mellanox and AWS as key for the startup, as it pursues growth opportunities in artificial intelligence and life sciences. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
DataCore SANsymphony PSP6
The latest release of DataCore's software-defined storage offering, SANsymphony PSP6, enhances REST API integration, container support and cloud replication. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Dec 2017
parallel file system
A parallel file system is a software component designed to store data across multiple networked servers and to facilitate high-performance access through simultaneous, coordinated input/output operations (IOPS) between clients and storage nodes. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2017
Quobyte preps 2.0 Data Center File System software update
One startup's 'Google-style' software-defined storage upgrade features 'table stakes,' such as volume mirroring for disaster recovery and support for Mac and Windows clients. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2017
DDN GRIDScaler parallel file system aids consolidation
To consolidate storage, Van Andel Institute chose DataDirect Networks' GRIDScaler GS7K parallel file system arrays and WOS object platform for active archiving. Continue Reading