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 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.
May 05, 2021 05 May'21
Dell Apex launches data storage, cloud as-a-service options

Dell's new Apex data storage and cloud services take aim at HPE GreenLake and other as-a-service options that bring the public cloud operating model to on-premises infrastructure.
May 04, 2021 04 May'21
HPE storage hones cloud focus with new array, data console

HPE has sharpened its cloudlike operations approach with a new Alletra storage array, management console and cloud data services available by consumption and subscription options.

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storage virtualization

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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

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The best enterprise storage systems and products of 2020

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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
Transition to modern backup strategy for a refresh

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Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs

Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively. Continue Reading

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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

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Prevent the storage and data security risks of remote work

Many organizations have employees working from home, but some may not have taken the security and training precautions that remote work requires. Continue Reading