Server-based storage
Server-based storage consists of storage based on x86 servers rather than proprietary storage arrays. Examples of server-based storage include hyper-converged infrastructure, software-defined storage and hyper-scale storage used to build cloud infrastructures. This topics page includes the latest news and resources for server-based storage emerging in modern data centers.
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Download: Navigating the All-Flash Array Buying Process
All-flash storage is taking over as the first choice to store mission-critical workloads. But all-flash array (AFA) storage products are not all the same, as they vary by capacity, performance, reliability, and price. Allow this expert buyer’s guide to help you through the all-flash array evaluation and purchasing process.
Server-based storage News
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October 28, 2019
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HPE brings InfoSight AI to SimpliVity HCI
HPE brings technologies from two 2017 acquisitions -- predictive analytics and hyper-convergences -- together with InfoSight on SimpliVity in hopes of giving SimpliVity a sales jolt.
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October 24, 2019
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New NVMe IBM storage for Spectrum Scale cuts install time
IBM introduces new NVMe-based flash storage system bundled with Spectrum Scale, enables Spectrum Discover to access backup date, and updates pay-as-you-grow pricing.
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October 18, 2019
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MAMR tech fuels mammoth 20 TB hard drives
Age-old hard disk drives get a new twist as energy-assisted technologies fuel Western Digital's upcoming new 20 TB HDDs and rivals Seagate and Toshiba work on product plans.
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June 28, 2019
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Super Micro storage server refresh homes in on NVMe flash
Product revamp includes new BigTwin SuperServer and launch of 1U Petascale line. Super Micro storage servers are optimized for EDSFF NVMe SSDs and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory.
Server-based storage Get Started
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Google Transfer Appliance
Google Transfer Appliance is a high-capacity storage server that enables enterprises to transport large volumes of data to Google Cloud Storage. Continue Reading
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server-based storage
Server-based storage is a re-emerging class of data storage that removes cost and complexity by housing storage media inside servers rather than in dedicated and custom-engineered storage arrays. Continue Reading
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How well do you know server-based storage? Let's find out
Server-based technologies have been flooding the storage market to meet the needs of organizations dealing with rapid data growth. Put your knowledge to the test. Continue Reading
Evaluate Server-based storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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4 essential composable infrastructure questions answered
Learn how composable IT works, and find out when this highly flexible, programmable infrastructure model makes sense for your servers, network, and storage and when it doesn't. Continue Reading
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Market for software-defined systems due for a correction
Software-defined storage seems to relegate hardware to the sidelines, but that may change as hardware-centric offerings become attractive alternatives to software-on-COTS options. Continue Reading
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Datrium DVX 3.0
Datrium impresses judges and wins top honors with its DVX storage architecture, designed to sidestep latency and deliver performance and speed at scale. Continue Reading
Manage Server-based storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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4 Windows Server 2019 storage features to ease management
Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable software-defined storage in data centers. Continue Reading
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Disaggregation enables on-demand resource pool management and creation
Disaggregation may not be a new concept, but it has become more important to IT in recent years. Here, it means breaking computers down to the core elements of compute, memory, I/O, storage, cache, network fabric and so on, to enable resource pool ... Continue Reading
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Hyper-converged storage systems=Storage + Compute + Networking
Hyper-converged storage systems are preconfigured and integrated clusters of servers that share their internal storage. They boast convenience and flexibility, allowing rapid deployment of applications like databases and virtual desktop ... Continue Reading
Problem Solve Server-based 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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How do I avoid Exchange disk space issues?
Exchange Server log files tend to chew up a lot of space, particularly on the later versions. Here's how to keep the mail flowing when a hard drive fills up. Continue Reading
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How will server SAN adoption play out in IT organizations?
Wikibon senior analyst Stuart Miniman offers up his prediction for how server SAN adoption will play out in IT organizations. Continue Reading
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What type of server would have the capacity to service an SMB office of 50 people, and how would I b
Greg Schulz explains what type of server suits a small office of 50 people, and what steps to take to back up that server in this ATE response. Continue Reading