Cloud object storage
Cloud object storage is the building block of Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure and other public clouds. Learn about the latest news and information on deployment models, licensing, interfaces and REST APIs on this topic page.
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Cloud object storage News
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September 16, 2021
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Sep'21
Google Cloud pushes Filestore for enterprise, adds new features
Google Cloud adds a new enterprise tier for Filestore, its public cloud file storage service, with new features including Kubernetes backup and custom dual-region selection.
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September 14, 2021
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Sep'21
Nasuni expands caching speed, availability for premium users
Faster file caching and synchronization, as well as more frequent versioning, is now available through a new feature called Global File Acceleration for premium Nasuni subscribers.
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August 20, 2021
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Aug'21
Government heads to cloud for excess archival storage needs
Boone County in Indiana found space and savings in public cloud, but experts say IT pros should follow smart policies and government regulations when managing vital data.
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August 05, 2021
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Aug'21
Komprise COO talks 2021 growth and future software plans
Krishna Subramanian, COO of Komprise, discusses improvements made to the company's flagship data management software and updates planned for the remainder of the year.
Cloud object storage Get Started
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cloud storage
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Evaluate Cloud object storage Vendors & Products
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Object vs. block vs. file storage: Which is best for cloud apps?
Object, file and block storage often vie for the hearts and minds of cloud app users. Making the right choice can have a profound effect on app performance, reliability and cost. Continue Reading
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Evaluate cloud-based object storage for backup
Explore the benefits of backing up to object storage in the cloud and why it's important to consider providers' pricing, connectivity options and features. Continue Reading
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7 cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider
Cloud-based file-sharing services enable teams that are working remotely to share files and collaborate with colleagues and clients all over the world. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud object storage
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Demystify the distributed file system and object storage market
IT teams in search of a distributed file system that supports object storage must carefully map out their requirements -- and remember that no two products are exactly alike. Continue Reading
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Cloud repatriation and the trend away from all things cloud
Companies are starting to backtrack when it comes to their enthusiasm for public clouds. More and more are bringing workloads and storage resources back in-house. Continue Reading
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How to use REST APIs in Python
Using REST APIs with Python can offer storage administrators increased flexibility in their management tasks, but they need some knowledge of how to code. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Cloud object 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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Is there a Ceph client to connect Windows machines?
Integrating Ceph and Windows isn't as straightforward as connecting Ceph to Linux machines. You'll need a Ceph Gateway or SUSE Enterprise Storage to get the job done. Continue Reading
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How do I enable file sharing on Ceph object storage?
The open source Ceph project prioritizes efficient data storage over easy access, so companies that want to set up file sharing on their object stores must do a little extra work. Continue Reading
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What are the best cloud storage use cases beyond backup and archiving?
Cloud storage doesn't just have to be for backup. According to George Crump, cloud services can make deploying a new application or disaster recovery environment easier. Continue Reading