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Unstructured data storage
5 tips for making flash-based SSDs work with unstructured data
Using flash storage effectively for unstructured data requires upfront analysis of cost, capacity and performance, as well as continued tracking of a rapidly changing flash market. Continue Reading
Block, file and object storage interfaces enable integration
Explore the capabilities, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, of some storage vendors' products that support and integrate block, file and object interfaces. Continue Reading
Seven ways to unlock the power of all types of unstructured data
New storage services have emerged to help IT pros maintain and deliver access to ever-larger and more valuable data sets, particularly all types of unstructured data. These include data sets for big data analysis, DevOps, storage self-service and ... Continue Reading
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SAN purchase and deployment criteria by the numbers
Capacity and application needs drive businesses to deploy new storage area network systems, while criteria such as number of LUNs and multipathing are key to purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
Learn storage techniques for managing unstructured data use
Rearchitect storage to maximize unstructured data use at the global scale for larger data sets coming from big data analytics and other applications. Continue Reading
Pure FlashBlade
Pure Storage FlashBlade is optimized for unstructured data analytics. Its system-on-a-chip architecture uses custom NAND flash blades to accelerate data and its metadata.Continue Reading
Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment?Continue Reading
Conquer unstructured data: Scale-out NAS vs. object storage
Learn how scale-out NAS and object storage systems work, their pros and cons, manageability and how they integrate with your storage infrastructure.Continue Reading
Cloud file-sharing services: Get accurate benchmark results
If you use cloud file-sharing services, you've most likely conducted benchmarks to see how they perform. This tip ensures you're interpreting the results correctly.Continue Reading
Cloud file services: Benchmarking considerations
Cloud storage can save costs, but choosing the right service is vital. This tip covers important considerations when planning a cloud file services benchmarking project.Continue Reading
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How do consumer and enterprise sync and share differ?
Enterprise-grade file sync-and-share products offer more comprehensive features than consumer-grade file sharing applications.Continue Reading
What is the difference between cloud file syncing and cloud storage?
There's a lot of confusion when it comes to differentiating file sync-and-share products and cloud storage. Analyst Marc Staimer clears things up.Continue Reading
What should I look for in an enterprise file sync-and-share app?
How you plan on using sync-and-share applications in your environment sets the stage for what features to look for when deciding on a product.Continue Reading
Security, control persist as file sync-and-share challenges
New business demands have sync-and-share vendors adding access policies so admins can regain control over data.Continue Reading
Think beyond simple sync and share
Providing an alternative to public cloud-based file sync-and-share services is a good idea, but be prepared to expand services to other processes.Continue Reading