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• data management platform (DMP)

  A data management platform (DMP), also referred to as a unified data management platform (UDMP), is a centralized system for collecting and analyzing large sets of data originating from disparate sources. Continue Reading

• block storage

  Block storage is data storage typically used in storage-area network (SAN) environments where data is stored in volumes, also referred to as blocks. Continue Reading

• NAND flash memory basics: Comparing SLC, MLC and TLC NAND

  NAND is the most popular type of flash, but there are many different types, and they each serve a different purpose. Do you know your NAND flash basics? Continue Reading

• NOR vs. NAND flash memory: What companies need to know

  NOR and NAND flash memory each suit different use cases, and companies looking at a flash memory product need to know the difference before they buy. Continue Reading

• flash memory

  Flash memory, also known as flash storage, is a type of nonvolatile memory that erases data in units called blocks. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • SSD write cycle
  • data storage
  • hard disk
  • cache memory

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

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• Manage multiple clouds for security and strong data backup

  Multi-cloud environments have a lot of benefits to offer organizations, but IT administrators need to know how to automate and secure disparate clouds.Continue Reading

• Three reasons to consider a multi-cloud storage strategy

  Storing data in multiple clouds is a fairly new strategy, but it's useful for companies that want to control cloud costs, protect privacy and ensure their data is always available.Continue Reading

• How to get the best SSD performance

  Want to make sure you get the best performance from your SSDs? Throw it back to your school days and do some thorough research before you buy solid-state drives.Continue Reading

• TLC flash (triple-level cell flash)

  TLC flash (triple-level cell flash) is a type of NAND flash memory that stores three bits of data per cell.Continue Reading

• copy data management (CDM)

  Copy data management (CDM) is an approach to reducing storage consumption that involves eliminating the unnecessary duplication of production data.Continue Reading

• single-level cell (SLC) flash

  Single-level cell (SLC) flash is a type of solid-state storage that stores one bit of data per cell of flash media.Continue Reading

• multi-level cell (MLC)

  Multi-level cell flash is a type of NAND flash memory that can store more than 1 bit per cell.Continue Reading

• The latest on emerging memory technology

  Nonvolatile DIMMs and phase-change memory products such as 3D XPoint are the latest memory techs that storage administrators should be on the lookout for.Continue Reading

• Beat VDI deployment challenges; find the best VDI storage

  Companies that want to stand up a VDI deployment can choose from a variety of storage options, from traditional storage technologies to more creative approaches, such as layering.Continue Reading

• Hard disk vs. flash storage: The fight of the century?

  When deciding which storage method you want in your corner, the benefits of flash storage are very appealing. But should you forget about hard disk arrays entirely?Continue Reading