Object storage
Object-based storage is an alternative to file storage for unstructured data. Object technology contains extended metadata. Each object has a unique identifier that lets a server retrieve it from any physical location. Object storage use cases include cloud storage, photos, video, audio and large image files. Object storage systems can be software-only or hardware based.
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Object storage News
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September 17, 2020
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Sep'20
MinIO brings high-performance object storage to VMware Tanzu
MinIO brings software-defined, cloud-native object storage to VMware Cloud Foundation with Tanzu through the newly launched vSAN Data Persistence platform.
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September 17, 2020
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Rivals Cloudian, Scality embrace all-flash object storage
Primarily used as a disk repository, object storage use cases are evolving to support workloads that need fast flash. Rivals Cloudian and Scality provide the latest evidence.
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August 13, 2020
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Aug'20
NetApp Data Fabric aids manufacturer's gene-sequencing gear
Pacific Biosciences makes equipment and systems for gene sequencing and life sciences. The company uses NetApp Data Fabric to scale capacity and performance for shared storage.
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August 03, 2020
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Aug'20
Fujifilm offers subscriptions for tape-based object storage
AWS established Glacier as a cloud alternative to on-premises tape storage. Now Fujifilm positions its Object Archive to tape as an on-premises alternative to Glacier.
Object storage Get Started
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cloud storage
Cloud storage is a service model in which data is transmitted and stored on remote storage systems, where it is maintained, managed, backed up and made available to users over a network (typically the internet). Continue Reading
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What works best for IoT storage?
Storage for IoT devices and applications requires new strategies and approaches. Find out how three approaches are being used to facilitate storage for consumers and enterprises. Continue Reading
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Object-based storage gains primary storage traction
This infographic illustrates why most IT leaders believe object storage is ready to support leading IT initiatives. Continue Reading
Evaluate Object storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs. scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment? Continue Reading
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NAS vs. object storage: What's best for unstructured data storage?
There are advantages and disadvantages to using NAS or object storage for unstructured data. Find out what to consider when it comes to scalability, performance and workload type. Continue Reading
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Cloud repatriation and the trend away from all things cloud
Companies are starting to backtrack when it comes to their enthusiasm for public clouds. More and more are bringing workloads and storage resources back in-house. Continue Reading
Manage Object storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use cases for object storage ramp up to meet emerging demands
Computational and storage advances are expanding the role of object storage beyond traditional HPC and cloud to emerging data analytics, machine learning and deep learning use cases. Continue Reading
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Data center storage continues to evolve
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Using on-premises object storage beyond secondary storage
On-premises object-based storage is replacing traditional storage in areas such as streaming, big data and IoT. Get the latest on how this technology is being used. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Object 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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High-performance object storage challenges in the modern data center
Object storage works well for long-term backup and archiving. See how high-performance capabilities are expanding it to high-scale, high-capacity workloads. Continue Reading
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Preventing ransomware attacks is a top storage vendor claim
Storage vendors advance silly and not-so-silly claims about how data backup and protection technologies are the answer to ransomware prevention and growing ransomware fatalism. Continue Reading
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Is there a Ceph client to connect Windows machines?
Integrating Ceph and Windows isn't as straightforward as connecting Ceph to Linux machines. You'll need a Ceph Gateway or SUSE Enterprise Storage to get the job done. Continue Reading