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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October 24, 2018
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Oct'18
NetApp flash offerings push into cloud, edge and IoT
At the NetApp Insight user show, the vendor advocates for flash to replace disk for backup, cloud and object storage. NetApp HCI expands, and StorageGrid gets flash.
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October 15, 2018
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Oct'18
Commvault Activate package turns insight into action
Commvault's Activate, consisting of data analysis tools announced earlier this year, now allows users to learn about their unstructured data and effectively take action with it.
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August 29, 2018
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Aug'18
HPE storage decline offset by big data, converged demand
What does a vendor do when storage sales lag projections? If you’re Hewlett Packard Enterprise, you blame it on potential vagaries in currency. On Tuesday, the Palo Alto, Calif, hardware maker ...
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August 02, 2018
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Aug'18
NetApp AI storage packages OnTap all-flash FAS A800, Nvidia
NetApp follows Pure Storage's lead, adds Nvidia GPUs to its all-flash arrays to build a storage product designed for data scientists and others dabbling in artificial intelligence.
Big data storage Get Started
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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
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yobibyte (YiB)
A yobibyte (YiB) is a unit of measure used to describe data capacity as part of the binary system of measuring 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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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
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Catch the next wave of digital IT transformation: Learning tech
IT learning technologies, such as machine learning and AI workloads, are gaining traction and could be the next wave of IT investment that drives competitive advantages. Continue Reading
Manage Big data storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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AFA storage tackles big data analytics challenges
The latest generation of all-flash array storage is delivering the high performance and low latency required to support petabyte-scale big data analytics workloads. Continue Reading
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HDFS alternatives can avoid the file system's downfalls
Increasingly, IT administrators are integrating data center-grade storage systems with Hadoop -- ones that come with the required data protection, security and governance built-in. 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