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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The object storage selection process: simplified
Inside this PDF, we provide a vendor analysis to help you select the best object-based storage platform for your needs. Included is a breakdown of offerings from Caringo, Dell EMC, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, and Scality.
Cloud object storage News
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October 17, 2018
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Elastifile adds automated tiering to cloud object storage
Cloud file system startup Elastifile is making it easier to shift data to object storage in Amazon and Google using ClearTier policy-based automated tiering.
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October 11, 2018
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Oct'18
Caringo Swarm adds single server option, multi-cloud support
Caringo aims its Swarm Single Server object storage appliance at companies that want object storage but don't need petabytes of it in a multinode cluster.
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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.
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September 26, 2018
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Sep'18
Nasuni storage adds lower-cost cloud archive service option
Newly packaged Nasuni Cloud File Services offers a low-cost archive option as part of an effort to expand beyond high-end NAS and collaboration into traditional file and archive workloads.
Cloud object storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet. Continue Reading
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cloud hosting
Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model. 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
Evaluate Cloud object storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Block, file and object storage interfaces enable integration
Explore the capabilities, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, of some storage vendors' products that support and integrate block, file and object interfaces. Continue Reading
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Ceph vs. Swift: Two object storage systems for different needs
Some cloud object storage experts think that Ceph is better than Swift, but that isn't true. The fact is that both options can work, but your workload needs matter. Continue Reading
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Explore the revert-to-snapshot feature in OpenStack Cinder
OpenStack Cinder has added a revert-to-snapshot function, enabling enterprises to recover from corrupted data sets. However, if the feature falls into the wrong hands, risks arise. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud object storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Is Caringo leading the next wave in object-level storage?
Caringo facilitates and simplifies cross-platform data movement by bridging its proprietary object storage system to Microsoft Azure object storage service. Continue Reading
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How can I guarantee the best Ceph performance?
Ceph object storage performance is largely based on network speed, but journal disks and the right file system for object storage devices also play a role. Continue Reading
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Rethink the use of an object storage gateway for data migration
Software options that allow data to be written natively to object storage may be better for your organization than gateways that migrate data to object stores. 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