Cloud storage management and standards

The cloud storage management and standards topic offers comprehensive resources for data storage professionals. Find out how to properly manage data in the cloud and read our expert guidance on cloud management. Read our essential guides and tutorials to keep up with the latest trends, and see what tips and improvements you can apply to your own cloud management strategy.

May 13, 2021 13 May'21
StorOne moves into the cloud with Azure storage service

StorOne has expanded its software-defined storage product to Azure, promising lower prices and the ability to adjust storage needs on demand.
October 21, 2020 21 Oct'20
Project Apex brings Dell into battle to control IT services

If you were looking for new products at Dell Tech World 2020, you went to the wrong place. It's all about Dell's Project Apex initiative for selling infrastructure as a service.
July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20
SODA Foundation launches to unify open source data management

A new Linux Foundation-sponsored group will support open source data management and promote interoperability between applications and data sources, on premises or cloud-based.
January 30, 2020 30 Jan'20
Enterprise cloud storage: 6 experts expect big changes

Analysts and vendors predict what will shake cloud storage in the coming months, from customer rebellion against egress fees to DNA archiving of data for thousands of years.

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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
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
cloud encryption (cloud storage encryption)

Cloud encryption is a service offered by cloud storage providers whereby a customer's data is transformed using encryption algorithms into ciphertext and stored in the cloud. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

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
5 ways hybrid cloud storage is changing SAN management

Increasing reliance on cloud storage is changing the way storage area networks are managed and the challenges that SAN admins face in responding to business requirements. Continue Reading
NVMe/TCP and edge storage benefits and drawbacks

NVMe/TCP is finally entering the storage mainstream and can be particularly useful for data storage at the edge. Find out the pros and cons of this approach. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

What are 3 encryption for cloud storage best practices?

There are several different methods to cloud storage encryption. These best practices for encryption can help improve security of important cloud data. Continue Reading
5 tips to drive edge computing storage success

Ready to boost your edge computing environment's storage? Find out some best practices to follow, including how to integrate with multi-cloud environments and NVMe-oF. Continue Reading
Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and, in some cases, reinvent themselves. 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
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
6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs. Continue Reading