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Cloud storage News
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April 14, 2021
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Apr'21
Engineering firm thwarts ransomware attack with Nasuni
Ransomware got in through an exploit in an older version of SQL Server, but Dennis Group used Nasuni to restore its systems back to a pre-attack state with minimal data loss.
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March 23, 2021
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Mar'21
Nutanix software transition tops new CEO's to-do list
Nutanix software licenses account for most of its revenue. The HCI pioneer hired CEO Rajiv Ramaswami away from VMware, which alleges breach of contract.
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March 18, 2021
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Mar'21
AWS adds serverless capability to S3 object storage
Amazon introduced a feature to process data as it is being retrieved from S3. This allows use cases such as on-the-fly format conversion or PII redaction.
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March 17, 2021
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Mar'21
Diamanti Spektra completes cloud trifecta with GCP support
Diamanti Spektra 3.2 added support for Google Cloud, extending the platform to all three major public clouds, as well as CRI-O support for customers that want to replace Docker.
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Azure File Sync service puts pep in hybrid storage setups
Microsoft's Azure Files offering alleviates traditional support efforts and hardware costs. Using this additional service can improve performance and keep end users happy. Continue Reading
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Set up persistent storage for containers in the cloud
All the major cloud vendors offer containers as a service. There are various ways IT admins can enable persistent storage for these flexible environments. Continue Reading
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How to develop a cloud backup ransomware protection strategy
Deploying cloud backups for ransomware protection has become a common security strategy. Here's how to properly vet cloud storage vendors to ensure backups stay secure. Continue Reading
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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A close look at NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud
Compared to other versions of the NetApp Cloud Volumes Service, the software-defined edition on Google Cloud has some key distinctions that IT admins should note. Continue Reading
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How can ransomware attack cloud storage?
A ransomware attack on cloud storage can have catastrophic effects. Cloud storage is still online, which means it is susceptible to some cyberattacks, so users must be careful. Continue Reading
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Compare file sync vs. backup for data protection
The use of both file syncs and backups could be beneficial for enterprises, as each has its advantages. Pay particular attention to security and point-in-time recovery. Continue Reading
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Lines blur between structured and unstructured data storage
Open source tools like Presto persist low-cost unstructured object data stores while still making information accessible through structured data access tools such as SQL. Continue Reading
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Cloud storage best practices in the work-from-home era
Find out what data and applications are best for cloud storage, what design factors to consider and how to choose the right service to meet short- and long-term needs of remote workers. Continue Reading
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Managed SAN services aim to ease storage chores
Offloading SAN management to an MSP partner could free IT admins from an infrastructure component that sometimes gets short shrift among other data center priorities. Continue Reading
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Top 5 cloud storage security issues and how to contain them
A handful of major cloud storage security issues, such as insufficient access controls and compliance, remain. Learn how to successfully address them with guidance from IT experts. Continue Reading
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COVID-19 stresses healthcare data storage resources
Healthcare organizations face new obstacles to effectively manage and store their data resources. See how they're using cloud, hybrid cloud and on-premises storage models. Continue Reading
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How to deal with the challenges of cloud storage vs. SAN
Whether you're managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them. Continue Reading