Database storage
An organization’s most critical information is often stored in databases, making database storage a key component for any data center. Database storage requires predictable, low-latency block storage to keep Oracle, Microsoft SQL and other structured data available to users. Find the latest news on product options and management tips on database storage on this topics page.
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Database storage News
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May 18, 2020
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May'20
MemVerge pushes big memory computing for every app
MemVerge claims its Memory Machine software layered on Intel Optane DIMMs and DRAM creates petabyte-sized logical pool to power all applications in main memory.
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September 12, 2018
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Sep'18
Rubrik backup suite bolstered by new Datos IO release
Seven months after acquiring Datos IO, Rubrik adds NoSQL data protection with the release of Rubrik Datos IO 3.0, addresses distributed database protection for the first time.
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May 26, 2016
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May'16
Symbolic IO's IRIS makes eyes at in-memory storage
Symbolic IO emerges from stealth, with a claim that its IRIS product can shrink memory-based storage, rehydrate it quickly in RAM and preserve it intact.
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July 31, 2015
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Jul'15
Amazon adds new features to S3 and zero-downtime migration for Aurora
Amazon his week made enhancements and added features to its Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and its Amazon Aurora relational database. The S3 has been upgraded with more event notifications ...
Database storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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5 steps to select the best IoT database
Organizations should begin their search for the right IoT database by understanding their data, functional requirements and how the database will fit into their business strategy. Continue Reading
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Debunking 5 common myths about data storage containers
Storage containers can hold a lot of things, including misconceptions. Here are five common container storage myths that need to vanish. Continue Reading
Evaluate Database storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How to select the right IoT database architecture
To choose the best database architecture for an organization's IoT initiative, IoT technologists must understand the basics of all the database options. Continue Reading
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Storage and database innovation evolve in tandem
Faster storage means faster database operations. Discover how developments and innovation in storage improves the performance and flexibility of database technology. Continue Reading
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Top 5 storage area network applications for the enterprise
Find out why a SAN makes sense for enterprise applications such as databases, server virtualization, business applications, VDI, and development and testing. Continue Reading
Manage Database storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Make remote SAN management work in the age of coronavirus
SANs usually aren't configured to allow remote management. Find out what storage admins can do during the COVID-19 crisis to ensure their organization's SAN can be managed remotely. Continue Reading
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What are some best practices for planning database backups?
Adhering to service-level agreements, keeping up with performance demands and planning for future workloads are just a few of the goals you should keep in mind when planning database backups. Continue Reading
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Make container data mobile in today's cloud world
Data mobility is essential with container and hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. A data plane framework and data abstraction can ensure both data and application mobility. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Database 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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What is the top storage challenge with in-memory databases?
Wikibon CTO David Floyer said the greatest challenge with an in-memory database from a storage perspective is recovery in the event of a problem. Continue Reading
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Selecting database archiving tools
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Using an Oracle DB in a SAN environment