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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February 11, 2019
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Feb'19
IBM Storage Solutions draw up blueprint for blockchain storage
IBM offers up blueprints for blockchain storage, with NVMe arrays and software for scale-out.
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January 30, 2019
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Jan'19
University of Utah prescribes Hitachi storage for data woes
University of Utah Health extends its Hitachi Vantara storage implementation, adding the Hitachi Content Platform object storage to modernize its data center.
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December 26, 2018
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Dec'18
Hitachi Pentaho integration aims to subdue unstructured data
Hitachi Pentaho data integration presents Hitachi Content Platform as an object-based data lake to send cleansed data to multiple cloud targets.
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December 19, 2018
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Dec'18
Minio prepares new object storage dish for 2019
The CEO of object storage startup Minio wants to change the way people talk about his company in 2019, beginning with the way they say its name. Most people pronounce it “MIN-EO” but CEO and ...
Object storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Advantages of object storage and how it differs from alternatives
File and block storage might provide better performance, but granular metadata and near-infinite scalability make object storage equally beneficial. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate Object storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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Cloudian HyperStore 7
New multi-cloud capabilities vault object storage specialist Cloudian to first place with its HyperStore product. Judges were particularly impressed with its functionality. 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
Manage Object storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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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
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