Public cloud storage
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Public cloud storage News
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April 03, 2018
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Elastifile adds NFS file services to Google Cloud Launcher
Startup Elastifile makes available push-button option to deploy its NFS-based scale-out file system on hourly or long-term basis with fast solid-state drives on Google Cloud Platform.
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April 02, 2018
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Wasabi Technologies eliminates cloud storage egress fees
Startup Wasabi seeks to shake up pricing by eliminating egress fees major cloud storage providers AWS, Google and Microsoft charge to transfer data.
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February 14, 2018
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Feb'18
Industry experts predict shift to multi-cloud storage in 2018
Hot trends in enterprise cloud storage in 2018 will include the use of multiple clouds, hybrid cloud storage and file-based cloud storage, according to industry experts.
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January 23, 2018
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Cloudian HyperStore 7 targets multi-cloud complexities
HyperStore 7 pools storage across on premises and public clouds under a single namespace. Cloudian supports file and object storage, as well as Amazon, Microsoft and Google clouds.
Public cloud storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Four situations where a multi-cloud strategy makes sense
Many businesses can benefit from using multiple cloud services, especially if they need to ensure reliability, protect privacy, remain flexible and optimize the cloud experience. Continue Reading
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A multi-cloud strategy provides more options and headaches
The days of the cloud as a single, homogenous entity are long gone. Going forward, you'll likely have a multi-cloud storage strategy and work with multiple service providers. Continue Reading
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Compare cloud vs. local archive benefits and drawbacks
Local archives allow companies to use hardware they already own and save on cloud subscriptions, but cloud archives remove hardware maintenance tasks and costs. 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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Explore the revert-to-snapshot feature in OpenStack Cinder
OpenStack Cinder has added a revert-to-snapshot function, enabling enterprises to recover from corrupted data sets. However, if the feature falls into the wrong hands, risks arise. Continue Reading
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Cloud storage providers: What should you look for?
With so many cloud storage options on the market, it's hard to choose the right one. To start, determine whether you need a business service or if a consumer cloud will suffice. 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
Manage Public cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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Dell EMC acquisition: The deal of the century a year later
A year has passed since the Dell EMC acquisition, the biggest transaction in the history of IT. With the benefit of hindsight, we examine the positives, negatives and uncertainties of the deal. Did Dell buy the world's biggest storage vendor, or did... Continue Reading
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How can I guarantee the best Ceph performance?
Ceph object storage performance is largely based on network speed, but journal disks and the right file system for object storage devices also play a role. 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