Big data storage
Find the latest news, tips and techniques for managing big data storage on this topics page. Big data storage management requires overcoming challenges, whether it’s carving out storage for applications such as Hadoop or high-capacity systems. Big data architectures include object storage and clustered NAS arrays that may need to store petabytes of data.
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Big data storage News
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February 24, 2021
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Feb'21
Next Pathway update targets Hadoop migrations
Next Pathway's data scanning and migration tools can now analyze Hadoop ecosystems and translate its codes to cloud-based data warehouses such as Snowflake and Amazon RedShift.
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January 25, 2021
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Jan'21
Vast Data storage packages Nvidia GPU for AI processing
Vast Data storage reference architecture combines the vendor's Universal Storage all-flash system with Nvidia DGX supercomputers. NFS multipathing over RDMA boosts AI data training.
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December 28, 2020
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Dec'20
ChaosSearch looks to bring order to data lakes
Data lakes are like junk drawers in the sky, but new tech from ChaosSearch organizes the mess and makes it searchable. Here, CEO Ed Walsh shares the details and what's next in 2021.
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November 18, 2020
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Nov'20
COVID-19 research generates big data, invaluable info
When supporting COVID-19 research that could uncover treatment for the pandemic, IT and storage pros want to make sure they're 'not the bottleneck' in the process.
Big data storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Hadoop as a service (HaaS)
Hadoop as a service (HaaS), also known as Hadoop in the cloud, is a big data analytics framework that stores and analyzes data in the cloud using Hadoop. Continue Reading
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exbibyte (EiB)
An exbibyte (EiB) is a unit used to measure data capacity. Continue Reading
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zebibyte (ZiB)
A zebibyte (ZiB) is a unit used to measure computing and storage capacity. Continue Reading
Evaluate Big data storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Big data vs. artificial intelligence: How they compare
Artificial intelligence can help synthesize and analyze the large volumes of information provided by big data initiatives. The two are different, but they work well together. Continue Reading
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Converged secondary storage changes (almost) everything
Converged secondary storage brings important benefits but also crucial choices. Learn the advantages and what you must do, and what questions to ask, in order to reap them. Continue Reading
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How can you use magnetic tape storage in this big data age?
Does your organization struggle to store and protect all of its data? Tape storage might be a smart, cost-efficient route, as data volumes continue to increase. Continue Reading
Manage Big data storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Using on-premises object storage beyond secondary storage
On-premises object-based storage is replacing traditional storage in areas such as streaming, big data and IoT. Get the latest on how this technology is being used. Continue Reading
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Automated data management is a crucial part of IT's future
Automating data management will play an important role in helping us cope with the coming zettabyte apocalypse, a time when the amount of data generated will overwhelm storage resources. Continue Reading
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Data governance best practices exploit big data
Emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT, in the age of big data mean there's more data than ever to benefit from and for data governance policies to manage and secure. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Big data storage Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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The future of storage administration: 4 key questions answered
What are the best career moves a storage professional can make? Learn about the skills, technologies and strategies to focus on now for the most payback in the future. Continue Reading
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High-performance object storage challenges in the modern data center
Object storage works well for long-term backup and archiving. See how high-performance capabilities are expanding it to high-scale, high-capacity workloads. Continue Reading
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Hadoop data analysis: Common concerns with the HDFS platform
Using HDFS technology as a data analysis platform may be insufficient for your storage needs. Explore the challenges storage administrators may encounter and find out how to address them. Continue Reading