Public cloud storage
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Public cloud storage News
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December 12, 2018
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Amarillo hyper-converges IT with Dell EMC VxRail appliances
Hyper-convergence cut costs, streamlined operations and set up Amarillo to use the cloud for storage tiers, while shifting resources away from managing infrastructure.
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December 10, 2018
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Dec'18
Microsoft Azure storage team wants simpler flash devices
Microsoft's Project Denali proposes industry specifications to spur NVMe storage device innovation for Azure and other cloud providers. Will storage vendors cooperate?
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November 13, 2018
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Nov'18
ClearSky Data POPs corks over $20M funding
ClearSky Data today scored $20 million in funding and a partnership with Equinix to expand coverage for its managed storage services. New investor Pear Tree Partners participated in the funding ...
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November 12, 2018
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Nov'18
American Pacific Mortgage banks on cloud, Commvault backup
As American Pacific Mortgage grew into a large enterprise, its old backup system couldn't keep up with cloud demands. Scalable Commvault backup was the answer.
Public cloud storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Yes, a true private cloud can now be built
Forget everything you've heard about private cloud storage and start over with a true set of building blocks designed to let you create a public cloud-like infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Azure file shares service lifts admin storage concerns
Admins who have tired of managing traditional file shares can see if the Azure Files service works as a substitute for traditional data center storage. Continue Reading
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Who needs a multi-cloud environment and how best to deploy one
Multi-cloud deployments let IT pick and choose among services from a variety of cloud providers to meet the storage and workload requirements of specific business units. Continue Reading
Evaluate Public cloud storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Why more enterprises choose to park information on cloud platforms
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Examples of hypervisors and how they're supported in HCI products
Hypervisor support in hyper-converged infrastructure has evolved over time. Find out how as we assess the past and current place of individual hypervisors in these architectures. Continue Reading
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6 features your multi-cloud management tools should have
When evaluating cloud management platforms, IT decision-makers should make sure they have these key functions and that they meet their organization's specific requirements. Continue Reading
Manage Public cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Public cloud workload success requires IT leadership
IT must change with the times and adapt to the reality that others within the organization can now procure and provision cloud resources without their input. Continue Reading
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Information storage on the cloud is often the way to go nowadays
Base your decision on where to park your business's critical data and apps on where they can be most effectively accessed and used. For enterprises today, that's frequently the cloud. Continue Reading
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Maximize cloud storage benefits with cloud-native data
A cloud storage strategy must acknowledge that storage is but one part of cloud use and involves storage and compute, as well as data that's accessible to all cloud resources. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Public cloud 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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Cloud migration planning tips: How to move data out of the cloud
Most people know how to move data and files to the cloud, but what happens when you decide you want your files back? Getting that data back is no easy task. Continue Reading
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Wasabi Technologies takes on Amazon S3 pricing, performance
Wasabi secures more cash for data center expansion after cloud storage launch entices trial users on claims of significantly lower prices, higher performance than Amazon S3. Continue Reading
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Take the sting out of switching cloud data storage providers
Switching your cloud storage provider is a complicated, sometimes painful, process, but here's what you need to know before making the decision to migrate your data. Continue Reading