Data storage management

Data management consists of an array of technologies and practices. They include tiered storage, data deduplication, data retention policies, storage virtualization and copy data management. All of these technologies require the right data storage management tools to implement. Find the latest news and resources for data storage management on this topic page.

September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21
Qumulo consolidates data protection features into Recover Q

Qumulo Core's snapshotting, replication, recovery and access control have been packed into Recover Q to give customers a one-stop shop for anti-ransomware capabilities.
August 24, 2021 24 Aug'21
Infinidat and Virtana bring VirtualWisdom to InfiniBox

Virtana's VirtualWisdom is now available for Infinidat's InfiniBox arrays. The software can expand to handle hybrid cloud workflows.
July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21
StrongBox Data's StrongLink adds multisite storage management

StrongLink version 3.2 adds new features to StrongBox Data's flagship software, including multisite storage management, a command-line interface and more.
March 17, 2021 17 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.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM (Random Access Memory) is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor. Continue Reading
VRAM (video RAM)

VRAM (video RAM) refers to any type of random access memory (RAM) specifically used to store image data for a computer display. Continue Reading
race condition

A race condition is an undesirable situation that occurs when a device or system attempts to perform two or more operations at the same time, but because of the nature of the device or system, the operations must be done in the proper sequence to be... Continue Reading

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

Data storage management: What is it and why is it important?

Effective data storage management is more important than ever, as security and regulatory compliance have become even more challenging and complex over time. Continue Reading
The top data storage and management tools of 2020

These storage system and application software category winners all deal with the cloud, as organizations modernize their infrastructure and leave their data centers behind. Continue Reading
7 ways data storage management in 2020 has changed

2020 has been a year of storage management change, from the rush to the cloud to VDIs for all to more automation. Learn about the trends and post-pandemic expectations. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs

Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively. Continue Reading
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
IT staffing trends evolve during a trying 2020

Surveys indicate few IT pros should be concerned about layoffs due to COVID-19. But other factors, such as reskilling, training and the new WFH reality, are having a profound effect. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

The future of storage administration: 4 key questions answered

What are the best career moves a storage professional can make? Learn about the skills, technologies and strategies to focus on now for the most payback in the future. Continue Reading
Worried about storing unstructured data? You're not alone

Most data being created today is unstructured, and storage pros often find themselves struggling to keep up. Luckily, efficient unstructured data storage is still possible. Continue Reading
How blockchain sharding solves the blockchain scalability issue

Sharding is the answer to the scalability problem inherent in blockchain technology. Find out the advantages of sharding and the four problems associated with it. Continue Reading