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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Scott Lowe simplifies the object-based storage selection process for you
Before investing in object storage, look to this guide to determine which system fulfills your workloads’ needs. Inside, Scott Lowe, founder of the 1610 Group, does the heavy-lifting for you and evaluates the leading object systems’ features, functionality, and vendors like Dell EMC, HDS, and Scality—all to simplify your selection process.
Object storage News
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June 20, 2018
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Jun'18
SwiftStack 1space facilitates multi-cloud capabilities
SwiftStack launches single namespace for its object and file storage to ease data access, migration, management and search across private and public clouds.
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June 12, 2018
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Jun'18
New CEO expects Caringo Swarm to ride object storage wave
Object storage veteran Caringo switches CEOs and is looking to 'Swarm' the market through expanded partnerships that go well beyond its Dell OEM relationship.
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June 05, 2018
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Jun'18
Scality storage update adds three-server option
Scality Ring 7.4 file and object storage software takes aim at easing installation and ongoing management, and it adds a lower-cost three-server entry configuration.
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June 04, 2018
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Jun'18
Cloudian makes moves, keeps up with changing object storage market
The flurry of activity surrounding on-premise object storage specialist Cloudian suggests how rapidly the market has been moving during the last year. Cloudian CEO Michael Tso said 2017 was the ...
Object storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Dell EMC Atmos
Dell EMC Atmos is an object-based cloud storage platform that was released in November 2008 by EMC. Continue Reading
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cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet. Continue Reading
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cloud hosting
Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model. Continue Reading
Evaluate Object storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Container applications need backup: Who knew?
The concept of containers, ephemeral applications running across private and public clouds, has grown in popularity over the last few years. It has quickly become clear that the transient nature of containers and container applications isn't ... Continue Reading
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Use object storage technology to fight ransomware infection
Done right, object storage reduces the likelihood of a successful ransomware attack and, in some instances, lets you get data back without paying a ransom. Continue Reading
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Block, file and object storage interfaces enable integration
Explore the capabilities, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, of some storage vendors' products that support and integrate block, file and object interfaces. Continue Reading
Manage Object storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Reasons to consider an object storage architecture
Object storage allows organizations to deal with the massive amounts of data generated by IoT and AI applications, but it's not the best fit for frequently accessed data. Continue Reading
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How to use REST APIs in Python
Using REST APIs with Python can offer storage administrators increased flexibility in their management tasks, but they need some knowledge of how to code. Continue Reading
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Is Caringo leading the next wave in object-level storage?
Caringo facilitates and simplifies cross-platform data movement by bridging its proprietary object storage system to Microsoft Azure object storage service. 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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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
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How do I enable file sharing on Ceph object storage?
The open source Ceph project prioritizes efficient data storage over easy access, so companies that want to set up file sharing on their object stores must do a little extra work. Continue Reading
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Object store integration vexing in block and file world
Object stores offer scalability that traditional storage systems cannot match. The challenge is making them work in a block- and file-based world. Continue Reading