Cloud storage gateways
This topics page includes the latest news and buying advice for cloud storage gateways, also known as cloud controllers. A cloud gateway can be a standalone computing device or a virtual machine (VM) image that provides basic protocol translation and serves as a bridge between on-premises storage and Amazon, Microsoft and Google public clouds.
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Cloud storage gateways News
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December 12, 2019
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Dec'19
Amazon tech VP lays out ambitious AWS storage vision
Amazon storage plans include central management console in 2020 and support for more than 30 file systems over time, AWS VP of technology Bill Vass says.
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November 22, 2019
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Nov'19
AWS storage tackles more traditional enterprise capabilities
Amazon's latest wave of enterprise storage enhancements includes a replication SLA for S3, faster snapshot restores for EBS and data deduplication for FSx for Windows File Server.
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November 12, 2019
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Nov'19
Nasuni update adds Analytics Connector, Cloud Migrator
Nasuni's new Analytics Connector does file-to-object translation, Cloud Migrator speeds data transfers, and multi-cloud support expands to Google and more on-premises options.
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
Nasuni CEO: Enterprises now think 'cloud first'
Nasuni CEO Paul Flanagan says his cloud NAS company competes with the large public clouds by offering a global file system, managing data across clouds and avoiding lock-in.
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How has the cloud appliance market evolved in the last few years?
The terminology used to describe a cloud appliance is constantly changing, so users need to pay attention to the added features that differentiate them. Continue Reading
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cloud storage gateway
A cloud storage gateway is a hardware- or software-based appliance that serves as a bridge between local applications and remote cloud-based storage. The appliance is located on the customer’s premises. Continue Reading
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StorSimple Inc. 5010, 7010
StorSimple 5010, 7010 appliances use SSDs to speed local performance for primary storage, and treat the cloud as a storage tier. Automated tiering and primary dedupe are included. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud storage gateways Vendors & Products
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Where integrated hybrid cloud storage makes sense in the enterprise
Is your organization ready to do more with hybrid cloud storage? Find out how to integrate this technology and put all the hardware, software and services to work effectively. Continue Reading
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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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Buying a cloud storage gateway appliance
Learn the architectural considerations, dependencies and value-add features buyers need to evaluate when purchasing a cloud storage gateway appliance. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud storage gateways
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How much data is too much for cloud gateways?
Enterprises with up to 50 TB of data may find public cloud storage attractive given the current state of cloud storage gateways, says Gartner analyst. Continue Reading
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How difficult will gateways be to manage?
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Various cloud gateway options and use cases
Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today. Continue Reading
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Cloud gateways open up cloud-based storage options for SMBs
Cloud storage gateways look like the storage you're used to, and provide advanced functions like snapshots and deduplication. But it's how cloud gateways move data to and from cloud-based storage providers that make them attractive to SMBs. Continue Reading