Public cloud storage
The public cloud storage topic section offers comprehensive resources for data storage professionals looking for information on public clouds. Learn about the pros and cons of public cloud storage providers such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. Read our expert advice and guidance on public clouds. Learn about the best practices regarding public clouds.
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Public cloud storage News
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April 11, 2019
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Apr'19
Google Cloud courts Actifio, HYCU for data protection
While Google made a big deal of working with open source software companies at its Google Cloud Next Conference, it also has been lining up data protection partners. Secondary storage management ...
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March 22, 2019
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Mar'19
SoftNAS Cloud users get security fix for vulnerability
SoftNAS says a web server and load balancer component it added to strengthen security for its Cloud NAS actually could enable unauthorized access to the web admin interface.
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March 13, 2019
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Mar'19
With Rubrik Go, backup vendor adopts evergreen pricing
Converged secondary data vendor Rubrik is the latest storage vendor to jump on the cloud-like pricing bandwagon. Rubrik today said it is adding a subscription pricing model, called Rubrik Go. Go is ...
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March 06, 2019
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Mar'19
Google Cloud Storage price plan stresses data gravity's pull
Google Cloud Storage's expanded annual budget framework may give customers more cost savings and control, but they should consider other factors such as vendor lock-in.
Public cloud storage Get Started
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public cloud storage
Public cloud storage, also called storage-as-a-service or online storage is a service model that provides data storage on a pay-per-use basis, similar to the way a public utility like electric or gas provides and charges for services. Continue Reading
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Effective multi-cloud storage strategies and management techniques
Is storage in a multi-cloud environment right for your organization? See what you need to do to deploy, manage and effectively use multi-cloud for data storage. Continue Reading
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Get multi-cloud storage off on the right foot
See the questions to ask and the various players to query as you get started with your multi-cloud strategy. Success is all about gathering the right information upfront. 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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Cloud service delivery model shifts from the big 3 to tier 2
AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud aren't the only cloud service delivery options. There are plenty of alternatives to consider when moving compute or storage to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks
Follow these steps to take VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure and learn when the technique is -- and isn't -- the right fit for your cloud backup needs. Continue Reading
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The top enterprise data storage products of 2018
Manage Public cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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On-premises and cloud storage provide the best of both worlds
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Hybrid cloud-first strategy solves public cloud, on-premises riddle
Cloud-first isn't right for every enterprise or workload, nor is on-site first. A hybrid cloud melds the best of the public cloud and local data center for an optimal IT solution. Continue Reading
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Manage public cloud storage for optimal performance, costs
Storage is one of the most commonly used resources on public clouds, which means admins should be well-versed in performance and cost optimization strategies. Use these expert tips to get started. 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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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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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
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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