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.

October 19, 2021 19 Oct'21
Backup vendors aid ransomware recovery with data vaults

Veritas and Cohesity introduced offerings that enable customers to put their data in air-gapped, vendor-managed storage vaults, providing an extra layer of ransomware defense.
October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21
Faster block storage, Actifio's fate outlined at Google Cloud Next

Google Cloud Next announcements expand Google Cloud's enterprise storage portfolio with future native Actifio data protection and new extreme persistent disk for block storage.
October 01, 2021 01 Oct'21
Architecture firm shares ransomware recovery success story

The architecture firm Leo A Daly executed a successful ransomware recovery using the Nasuni cloud file system. It also used Nasuni to move storage off premises and into the cloud.
September 29, 2021 29 Sep'21
IT pros talk benefits of cloud file storage at CloudBound21

Three IT professionals from across the globe discuss the benefits of using cloud file storage over their previous on-prem setups during Nasuni's CloudBound21 conference.

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bare-metal cloud

Bare-metal cloud is a public cloud service that offers dedicated hardware resources without any installed operating systems or virtualization infrastructure. Continue Reading
Azure File Sync service puts pep in hybrid storage setups

Microsoft's Azure Files offering alleviates traditional support efforts and hardware costs. Using this additional service can improve performance and keep end users happy. Continue Reading
cloud encryption (cloud storage encryption)

Cloud encryption is a service offered by cloud storage providers whereby a customer's data is transformed using encryption algorithms into ciphertext and stored in the cloud. Continue Reading

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Compare file storage options in the cloud

In the hot market of file storage in the public cloud, there are many options across some of the largest vendors. Performance is a major consideration. Continue Reading
A close look at NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud

Compared to other versions of the NetApp Cloud Volumes Service, the software-defined edition on Google Cloud has some key distinctions that IT admins should note. Continue Reading
Compare file sync vs. backup for data protection

The use of both file syncs and backups could be beneficial for enterprises, as each has its advantages. Pay particular attention to security and point-in-time recovery. Continue Reading

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Cloud storage best practices in the work-from-home era

Find out what data and applications are best for cloud storage, what design factors to consider and how to choose the right service to meet short- and long-term needs of remote workers. Continue Reading
5 critical capabilities for multi-cloud data management

Organizations face increasing challenges managing data across multiple clouds. Find out the features to look for in your multi-cloud data management products and services. Continue Reading
Boost cloud storage performance for your work-from-home workforce

Optimizing cloud storage security and performance are key to transitioning to a 100% remote workforce. Learn best practices to follow as your organization responds to COVID-19. Continue Reading

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Fine-tune your storage-as-a-service approach

What you need to know about storage-as-a-service options to make them work for your organization. Service levels, data protection and upgrade schedules can be the differentiators. Continue Reading
The realities of unstructured data management revealed

Managing and gleaning business value from unstructured data is of utmost importance to enterprises today. Our infographic outlines the challenges respondents face. Continue Reading
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