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• Action! Storage for your video storage system

  Video and other multimedia production is no longer the exclusive domain of Hollywood studios and post-production services. Today, companies of all kinds have video and audio operations that rival that of professional media outfits. And those ... Continue Reading

• Server-side caching has new data center role

  Some server-side caching products have evolved into complete software-defined storage platforms that can aggregate flash across multiple servers. Continue Reading

• Will flash storage vendors add data protection features?

  Not only will some flash storage vendors add data protection features to their flash storage systems, says expert Brien Posey, one is already doing it. Continue Reading

• Essential guide to the all-flash array market

  The all-flash array market is growing in popularity. Some observers argue these arrays will become the norm for Tier-1 storage. Is an all-flash array right for you? Continue Reading

• Is SSD flash storage being used for general-purposes?

  Flash SSDs have become more popular in general-purpose storage thanks to lower price points and increased performance, leading to expanded capacity in virtual servers and desktops. Continue Reading

• What can software-defined architecture do for me?

  Software-defined architecture benefits such as low up-front cost and simplified management through a single interface can also present some problems, says analyst Jon Toigo.Continue Reading

• How is flash wear affected by virtual environments?

  Flash wear is an important concern in VMware and Hyper-V environments because features such as caching and deduplication can negatively impact endurance.Continue Reading

• Craft an effective data migration strategy for VMs

  To carry out a successful data migration strategy in a virtual environment, organizations need to address factors such as data structure and resource contention.Continue Reading

• Dell PowerVault NX Series NAS platform

  The Dell PowerVault NX Series consists of three models that support file- and block- storage but not flash. We outline the specifications of each model and its capabilities.Continue Reading

• Flash forward: What's next for flash storage technology

  Emerging flash technologies target capacity, reliability and cost, while the line between storage and memory continues to blur. Over the past couple of years, we've seen four major developments in flash storage technology: 3D architectures, which ...Continue Reading

• Top object storage vendor use cases for IT

  Today's object storage vendors provide products that are often the best option for archiving, backup and data lake architectures.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud infrastructure provides low-cost backup

  Analyst Mike Matchett explains how a hybrid cloud infrastructure can provide a lower-cost option for backup over public or private clouds.Continue Reading

• Small business NAS appliance options

  This rundown of four small business NAS appliances dives into their available features to help you decide which product is right for your organization.Continue Reading

• Considerations for cloud data migration and security

  Hybrid clouds allow users to store some data on premises, but which is best for cloud data migration? Analyst Mike Matchett explains how to decide.Continue Reading

• How to use the EVO:RAIL JSON file format

  The proprietary EVO:RAIL JSON file format can be used for hyper-converged system configuration, but administrators need to be extremely wary of errors.Continue Reading