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Amazon S3 in the spotlight: Your 34-page backup guide
In this guide curated by the SearchAWS.com editors, you’ll evaluate and overcome the DR tradeoffs associated with Amazon S3, with guidance on solidifying an AWS backup plan and securing S3 buckets. Download your copy now.
Cloud storage News
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October 12, 2018
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Ctera Networks snares $30 million in Series D funding round
Ctera Networks CEO Liran Eshel said his cloud file system company became cash flow positive this year, but it grabbed $30 million in new funding to grow as part of a booming market. Ctera Networks ...
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October 11, 2018
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Oct'18
Quest backup software adds Microsoft Office 365 support
Quest backup has vaulted into the Office 365 workspace. NetVault Backup 12.1 includes a plug-in that enables full and incremental backup and recovery of Office 365 Exchange Online mailboxes. ...
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October 11, 2018
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Oct'18
Customers get new dual-region Google Cloud Storage option
Google updated its cloud storage with higher availability SLAs and a new dual-region option designed to give customers greater control over their data.
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October 08, 2018
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Oct'18
City buses use Cloudian storage for video data
Cloudian object storage hops a ride on Montebello Bus Lines, helping the California city improve its storage system for surveillance camera footage that had proved challenging.
Cloud storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Yes, a true private cloud can now be built
Forget everything you've heard about private cloud storage and start over with a true set of building blocks designed to let you create a public cloud-like infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Cloud-to-cloud migration tools offer comprehensive services
In a multi-cloud environment, data migration can take on a new set of complications. Luckily, there are a number of technologies available aimed at cloud-to-cloud data migrations. Continue Reading
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Azure file shares service lifts admin storage concerns
Admins who have tired of managing traditional file shares can see if the Azure Files service works as a substitute for traditional data center storage. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Break the performance bottleneck with these storage, network tips
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4 different file systems and how they're evolving
As computing and data centers change, so must the next-generation file system evolve. Here's what you should know about the file systems in use today and where they're headed. Continue Reading
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Storage admin roles and responsibilities follow convergence and cloud
With their jobs under constant assault, what must storage administrators do to stay relevant as data center technologies and the data storage world converge and change? Continue Reading
Manage Cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Maximize cloud storage benefits with cloud-native data
A cloud storage strategy must acknowledge that storage is but one part of cloud use and involves storage and compute, as well as data that's accessible to all cloud resources. Continue Reading
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Examples of hypervisors and how they're supported in HCI products
Hypervisor support in hyper-converged infrastructure has evolved over time. Find out how as we assess the past and current place of individual hypervisors in these architectures. Continue Reading
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6 features your multi-cloud management tools should have
When evaluating cloud management platforms, IT decision-makers should make sure they have these key functions and that they meet their organization's specific requirements. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Cloud 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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Cloud migration planning tips: How to move data out of the cloud
Most people know how to move data and files to the cloud, but what happens when you decide you want your files back? Getting that data back is no easy task. Continue Reading
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Wasabi Technologies takes on Amazon S3 pricing, performance
Wasabi secures more cash for data center expansion after cloud storage launch entices trial users on claims of significantly lower prices, higher performance than Amazon S3. Continue Reading
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Take the sting out of switching cloud data storage providers
Switching your cloud storage provider is a complicated, sometimes painful, process, but here's what you need to know before making the decision to migrate your data. Continue Reading