Data storage strategy

Regardless of your organizations’ primary storage, big data, cloud storage, backup or disaster recovery needs, you’ll need a strategy for buying, managing, provisioning and maintaining data storage. Plotting that strategy requires knowledge of trends and technologies, such as solid-state storage, cloud storage, and converged and hyper-converged infrastructure.

November 17, 2021 17 Nov'21
Panzura to offer free and premium data management features

Panzura Data Services features are now part of CloudFS, providing free data management tools to all customers. Premium features are available to purchase on a per-user basis.
September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21
Next Pathway execs offer cloud migration tips, savings

Saving money in the cloud is possible, according to Next Pathway execs, but it requires rigorous planning and foresight before making a move.
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.
August 16, 2021 16 Aug'21
Data storage trends include increases in cloud, NAND flash

"The cloud is here to stay," said analyst Scott Sinclair. So are containers. NAND flash is another popular storage trend highlighted in a recent report.

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storage (computer storage)

Data storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information on electromagnetic, optical or silicon-based storage media. Continue Reading
data at rest

Data at rest is a term that is sometimes used to refer to all data in computer storage while excluding data that is traversing a network or temporarily residing in computer memory to be read or updated. Continue Reading
Terabyte (TB)

A terabyte (TB) is a unit of digital data that is equal to about 1 trillion bytes. Continue Reading

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Top 5 data storage best practices include Teams, containers

From Teams storage limits and cloud security out to the edge and container-native storage, this roundup of best practices provides a review of recent advice articles. Continue Reading
Holographic data storage: Next big thing or bust?

The latest work in holographic storage development approaches its uses in a different way. Take a deep dive into the possibilities and potential of this 3D storage. Continue Reading
Cache vs. RAM: Differences between the two memory types

Cache memory and RAM both place data closer to the processor to reduce latency in response times. Learn why one can be faster, along with other key variables in cache vs. RAM. Continue Reading

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Implement data storage policy with guidelines, free template

Data storage policies are an important piece of data management. The free template on this page will help organizations lay out requirements for secure storage. Continue Reading
Pay-as-you-go cloud storage helps data centers stay flexible

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Tips from our judges

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Prevent the storage and data security risks of remote work

Many organizations have employees working from home, but some may not have taken the security and training precautions that remote work requires. Continue Reading
Pay-as-you-go storage consumption and its challenges

Consumption-based storage has benefits, but it also has challenges, including what it is, unknowns about its future, and control and cost issues. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Data storage security best practices for avoiding cyberattacks

Protecting stored data requires meticulous planning and a well-crafted strategy. Here are steps you need to take today to keep your organization's essential data safe and secure. Continue Reading