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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January 31, 2020
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Jan'20
Data storage architecture poised for disruption in 2020
Experts predict edge computing, 5G and containers will fuel computational storage, new storage systems dedicated to container-based applications, and flash-based object stores.
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January 23, 2020
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Q&A: SwiftStack object storage zones in on AI, ML, analytics
Q&A: SwiftStack's founder and president Joe Arnold says disk-based object storage can deliver the concurrency and throughput that AI, machine learning and analytics workloads need.
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December 27, 2019
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SwiftStack layoffs reflect change in focus to AI, analytics
Object storage vendor SwiftStack hands out layoff notices for the holidays -- cuts sales, marketing, partner team members, while shifting focus to analytics, AI, machine learning.
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November 01, 2019
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HPE Cray ClusterStor E1000 arrays tackle converged workloads
Hewlett Packard Enterprise subsidiary Cray delivers new ClusterStor E1000 all-flash and disk storage arrays, with hardened Lustre file system and ClusterStor Data Services.
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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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
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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
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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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
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Managing storage for IoT data at the enterprise edge
Edge computing, the cloud and internet of things data are changing the way businesses store, analyze and manage all the information generated at the perimeter of the enterprise. 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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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
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Can I run Hadoop analytics without using HDFS?
According to analyst George Crump, you might want to think about going with a non-traditional Hadoop architecture. Continue Reading
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Use third-party SRM software to improve monitoring and management
Retrofit your existing infrastructure with third-party storage resource management software to gain more control over monitoring and management. Continue Reading