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• disk array

  A disk array, also called a storage array, is a data storage system used for block-based storage, file-based storage or object storage. Continue Reading

• enterprise storage

  Enterprise storage is a centralized repository for business information that provides common data management, protection and data sharing functions through connections to computer systems. Continue Reading

• optical storage

  Optical storage is any storage type in which data is written and read with a laser. Typically, data is written to optical media, such as compact discs (CDs) and DVDs. Continue Reading

• virtual memory

  Virtual memory is a memory management capability of an operating system (OS) that uses hardware and software to allow a computer to compensate for physical memory shortages by temporarily transferring data from random access memory (RAM) to disk ... Continue Reading

• 8 steps to effective multi-cloud cost management

  Strategic thinking and careful planning can help you squeeze the maximum value out of your multi-cloud environment. Here are eight tips to help you get started. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
  • DRAM (dynamic random access memory)
  • RAID 10 (RAID 1+0)
  • PCIe SSD (PCIe solid-state drive)

  • VRAM (video RAM)
  • Kilo, mega, giga, tera, peta, exa, zetta and all that
  • flash memory
  • RAM (Random Access Memory)

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• 4 NVMe storage array options to consider

  Here's what you need to know to pick the NVMe array that provides your organization with the performance improvement it needs and also fits its budget.Continue Reading

• Predictive storage analytics can watch your storage for you

  Don't ask if your next storage array or software will have predictive analytics. Ask what those analytics can do for your specific systems and applications.Continue Reading

• Test your predictive storage analytics know-how

  As one of the major data storage trends of 2018, predictive analytics isn't a subject to overlook. See how well you understand predictive analytics and what it can do for you.Continue Reading

• exbibyte (EiB)

  An exbibyte (EiB) is a unit used to measure data capacity.Continue Reading

• zebibyte (ZiB)

  A zebibyte (ZiB) is a unit used to measure computing and storage capacity.Continue Reading

• How blockchain data storage may revolutionize the enterprise

  Blockchain for data storage promises to bring added trust, reliability and security to storage, but is it ready to become a mainstream technology? Experts offer their views.Continue Reading

• tiered storage

  Tiered storage is a way to assign different categories of data to various types of storage media with the objective of reducing the total cost of storage.Continue Reading

• Which NVMe fabric will win out?

  Are you wondering how NVMe over fabrics will shake out? Expect RDMA to take the early lead, but storage pros will continue their love affair with Fibre Channel.Continue Reading

• DNA data storage developments demonstrate serious potential

  As futuristic as it may sound, writing to DNA-based data storage is well on its way to becoming a possibility. Mainstream use may be a ways away, but development has been steady.Continue Reading

• NVMe fabric options include Fibre Channel, RDMA

  Planning NVMe over fabrics? Then get to know all about the Fibre Channel and RDMA fabric options to decide which of the two approaches fits your network best.Continue Reading