Storage management and analytics

Find the latest news and buying advice about storage management and analytics on this topics page. Storage data analytics collects metrics and data logs for predictive analysis. Modern analytics applications are often SaaS-based and can be understood and used without the expertise required to use comprehensive third-party storage resource management tools.

May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Pure Storage CEO zones in on enabling digital transformation

Pure Storage's CEO said the company will probably pursue acquisitions beyond its 2020 Portworx purchase to further assist customers in their digital transformation efforts.
May 24, 2021 24 May'21
WANdisco introduces Hive metadata migration to Databricks

WANdisco LiveData Migrator can now move Hive metadata alongside Hadoop data to Databricks, saving customers from a lengthy and manual transformation process.
May 13, 2021 13 May'21
Pure Storage updates management tool, integrates Portworx

Pure launched its first Portworx container storage update since acquiring the startup last year and enabled management through its newly updated Pure1 management tool.
May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Belgian telecom picks Datadobi for NAS migration

Large-scale storage migrations can be difficult without the help of a software tool, as telecom Proximus Group found.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

Use PnP PowerShell commands to fortify SharePoint management

A new PowerShell module pares down the work required to handle administrative tasks on several Office 365 services, such as SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. Continue Reading
6 data storage compliance strategies for the enterprise

Storage administrators and managers stressing over compliance should follow these analyst-recommended strategies, including taking advantage of automation and anonymizing data. Continue Reading
recovery time objective (RTO)

The recovery time objective (RTO) is the maximum tolerable length of time that a computer, system, network or application can be down after a failure or disaster occurs. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Data storage management advantages and challenges explained

Although establishing a data storage management strategy can be difficult, with increasingly distributed and complex systems, it offers several benefits to the organization. Continue Reading
An overview of Microsoft Project Silica and its archive use

Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in silica glass, similar to the crystals in 'Superman' films. In fact, 'Superman' already played a major role in the forward-looking project. Continue Reading
5 top online courses in data storage

Keeping up with the latest data storage technologies, concepts, methods, products and platforms can be daunting. Boost your storage knowledge and career with these online courses. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Ensure HIPAA backup compliance with documentation, testing

With new storage tools and evolving backup practices, it is crucial covered entities remain HIPAA-compliant with their backups. Here are a few ways to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
Best practices for enterprise image data storage

Digital document images consume an ever-growing amount of storage space. Here's a look at several ways to store images efficiently and cost-effectively. Continue Reading
12 ways to manage your data storage strategy

Data storage systems were never easy to manage, and with spiraling capacities it's gotten even harder. Try these 12 techs and practices to help ease the storage management burden. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Data sanitization techniques: Standards, practices, legislation

An effective data sanitization process lessens the chance that your organization's valuable data could be stolen or compromised, and enhances compliance. Continue Reading
6 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them

Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. Continue Reading
How to deal with the challenges of cloud storage vs. SAN

Whether you're managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them. Continue Reading