Public cloud storage
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Amazon S3 in the spotlight: Your 34-page backup guide
In this guide curated by the SearchAWS.com editors, you’ll evaluate and overcome the DR tradeoffs associated with Amazon S3, with guidance on solidifying an AWS backup plan and securing S3 buckets. Download your copy now.
Public cloud storage News
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July 31, 2018
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Software developer uses Flexential data center for DR
Out of the cabinet and into the cloud, Virtual Resort Manager's disaster recovery journey started at colocation and ended up completely off premises in a cloud.
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July 16, 2018
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New Elastifile CEO intensifies startup's cloud focus
Elastifile's new CEO plans to increase the company's focus on filling a 'huge missing piece' of enterprise file storage for public clouds and sees more customers shifting away from on-site deployments.
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July 16, 2018
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Notre Dame uses N2WS Cloud Protection Manager for backup
The University of Notre Dame has moved 80% of its academic and administrative data to the AWS cloud, and relies on N2WS' Cloud Protection Manager to back up and protect it.
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June 29, 2018
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Commvault and Azure integrations drive data protection tasks
Commvault has expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure Stack, also pulling its OEM partner Cisco into deal. With the Commvault Data Platform, enterprises using on-premises Azure Stack hybrid ...
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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
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Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud: Assessing the pros and cons
Both multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures provide businesses with flexibility. The degree to which the public and private clouds involved are integrated is a differentiator. 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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Clarifying what cloud and virtualized data storage really mean
Cloud storage doesn't always mean the public cloud. Virtualization and virtualized data storage aren't always about virtual servers and desktops. Find out what's really going on. Continue Reading
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Office 365 data protection, the enterprise and you
Gain a better understanding of Microsoft Office 365 security and storage management features and how the popular cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite really works. Continue Reading
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IoT initiatives and other emerging workloads force data center change
Internet of things projects and other new technology, such as analytics and machine learning, are tied to software-defined storage and public cloud use, changing the face of IT. Continue Reading
Manage Public cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Three multi-cloud deployment tactics that work
Use standardization, as well as a centralized management tool and independent monitoring tool, to deploy a multi-cloud environment that's easy and efficient to manage. 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
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Implement a data purge strategy to reduce public cloud costs
When you hold on to old data, cloud storage costs can become increasingly steep. Learn to let go with a formal policy for cloud data purges. 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