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• Top five solid-state, cloud storage tips of 2017

  In 2017, SearchStorage readers cared most about SSD lifespan, 3D XPoint technology and the difference between SAN and NAS. Check out our most-read articles of the year here. Continue Reading

• cloud object storage

  Cloud object storage is a format for storing unstructured data in the cloud. Continue Reading

• 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

• rack-scale flash

  Rack-scale flash is flash-only storage that uses a high-speed interface to connect the storage more directly to the CPU than with a traditional storage array. Continue Reading

• Taking the software-defined data center market pulse

  Most organizations understand the benefits of the SDDC by now, but widespread adoption hasn't hit yet. Challenges such as complexity and internal talent could be to blame. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • network-attached storage (NAS)
  • SSD write cycle
  • data storage
  • hard disk

  • cache memory
  • RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform
  • direct-attached storage (DAS)

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• Software-defined data center architecture basics for beginners

  The physical, virtualization and management layers of an SDDC make it possible to pool the physical components into logical resources, regardless of the underlying hardware.Continue Reading

• big data storage

  Big data storage is a compute-and-storage architecture that collects and manages large data sets and enables real-time data analytics.Continue Reading

• server-based storage

  Server-based storage is a re-emerging class of data storage that removes cost and complexity by housing storage media inside servers rather than in dedicated and custom-engineered storage arrays.Continue Reading

• cloud data management

  Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage.Continue Reading

• flash controller (flash memory controller)

  A flash controller is the part of solid-state flash memory that communicates with the host device and manages the flash file system directory.Continue Reading

• NVMe SSD speeds explained

  The nonvolatile memory express protocol is tailor-made to make solid-state drives as fast as possible. Get up to speed on everything you ever wanted to know about NVMe and PCIe.Continue Reading

• SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive)

  A SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive) is a NAND flash-based storage or caching device designed to fit in the same slot as a hard disk drive (HDD) and use the SAS interface to connect to the host computer.Continue Reading

• MTTR (mean time to repair)

  MTTR (mean time to repair) is the average time required to fix a failed component or device and return it to production status.Continue Reading

• Which enterprise NVMe SSD vendor is right for me?

  Picking an NVMe drive is an important decision. Consider thermal control, proprietary software and drive architecture to make the right choice.Continue Reading

• Data storage considerations for a DevOps environment

  Having good storage can make all the difference when it comes to DevOps. As more organizations get on the DevOps bandwagon, see how storage has changed to match.Continue Reading