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 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 ...
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September 29, 2014
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Sep'14
Oracle launches all-flash SAN, backup box for databases
Larry Ellison took aim at EMC when he introduced a flash storage array and disk backup product at his Sunday keynote at Oracle Open World. Never mind that the world is filled with flash SANs and ...
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September 13, 2013
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Sep'13
Oracle optimizes its storage to optimize its databases
Oracle launched two new ZFS-based storage appliances this week, gave them a new name and released benchmarks that the vendor claims show it is the fastest file storage system on the market. The new ...
Evaluate Database storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Selecting database archiving tools
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EMC adds database archiving to ILM products
In an effort to expand its Information Lifecycle Management strategy, EMC has announced plans to OEM database archiving software from startup OuterBay Technologies. Continue Reading
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It's easier to run a database on a single system
Manage Database storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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Storage design for in-memory databases should focus on low latency, flash
Storage design for an in-memory database should focus on low latency, low variance through use of DRAM and NAND flash, notes Wikibon CTO David Floyer. Continue Reading
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How storage IT pros can support the recovery of in-memory databases
Wikibon CTO David Floyer provides advice on how storage IT pros can support the recovery of an in-memory database to avoid hours of downtime. 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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How DBAs view storage
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Storage configuration on enterprise storage arrays hosting databases in the terabyte range
What techniques does Oracle recommend for storage configuration on modern enterprise storage arrays hosting databases in the terabyte range? The complexity and abstraction involved in partitioning the physical disks into the chunks presented to the ... Continue Reading
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Moving Oracle DBs from HDS to EMC