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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Download: Navigating the All-Flash Array Buying Process
All-flash storage is taking over as the first choice to store mission-critical workloads. But all-flash array (AFA) storage products are not all the same, as they vary by capacity, performance, reliability, and price. Allow this expert buyer’s guide to help you through the all-flash array evaluation and purchasing process.
Big data storage News
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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.
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November 01, 2019
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SwiftStack 7 storage upgrade targets AI, machine learning use cases
SwiftStack's latest upgrade extends its ProxyFS file system to the edge and cloud namespace to file data namespace to cater to artificial intelligence, machine learning workloads.
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October 24, 2019
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New NVMe IBM storage for Spectrum Scale cuts install time
IBM introduces new NVMe-based flash storage system bundled with Spectrum Scale, enables Spectrum Discover to access backup date, and updates pay-as-you-grow pricing.
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September 18, 2019
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Pure Storage analytics, cloud move to forefront
All-flash vendor Pure Storage moves to bolster its software and cloud features with upgraded analytics, block storage in AWS and a Data Hub for AI workflows.
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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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
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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
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