Storage tiering
Tiered storage is a way to assign different categories of data to various types of storage media with the objective of reducing the total cost of storage.. See complete definition.
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Storage tiering News
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January 31, 2019
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Jan'19
2019 IT focus: Storage architecture for big data analytics
Top storage technologists and analysts predict IT organizations will focus on revamping their storage architectures to make better use of data for analytics, AI and IoT in 2019.
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December 14, 2018
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Dec'18
Elastifile adds cloud file storage service on Google
Elastifile's new managed Cloud File Service on the Google Cloud Platform is designed to give customers NAS storage with a self-service, software-as-a-service-type experience.
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October 17, 2018
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Oct'18
Elastifile adds automated tiering to cloud object storage
Cloud file system startup Elastifile is making it easier to shift data to object storage in Amazon and Google using ClearTier policy-based automated tiering.
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August 01, 2018
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Aug'18
Alluxio adds connectors for multi-cloud data migration
Updated Alluxio open source storage software homes in on portability across multiple big data object stores. Applications access Alluxio as mountable file storage.
Storage tiering Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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primary storage (main storage)
Primary storage is the collective methods and technologies used to capture and retain digital information that is in active use and critical for an organization’s operations. Continue Reading
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tiered storage
Tiered storage is a way to assign different categories of data to various types of storage media with the objective of reducing the total cost of storage. Continue Reading
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secondary storage
Secondary storage is storage for noncritical data that does not need to be frequently accessed. Continue Reading
Evaluate Storage tiering Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Secondary storage structure is based on workload needs
Using secondary storage can improve the performance of mission-critical applications, but deciding what data is secondary in importance isn't as easy as it seems. Continue Reading
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The challenges of flash enterprise storage and how to beat them
Blazing fast all-flash data centers raise important issues. It's expensive to equip DR sites and then there's all that stale data. Find out how to counteract these issues. Continue Reading
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Primary storage optimization overcomes a range of challenges
Enterprises turn to different products, technologies and tools to optimize primary storage, overcome data storage challenges and make networked storage deployments more efficient. Continue Reading
Manage Storage tiering
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why storage tiering is necessary now more than ever
Tiered storage is making a comeback by incorporating AI machine learning to take advantage of the cost and performance benefits of new SSD and storage class memory technologies. Continue Reading
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2 storage tiering strategies for modern media
Storage tiering makes a comeback as businesses aim to get the most out of their storage systems. Discover the rules for optimizing both intrasystem and intersystem tiering. Continue Reading
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volume manager
A volume manager is software within an operating system (OS) that controls capacity allocation for storage arrays. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Storage tiering 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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Why isn't Windows Server allowing me to create a storage tier?
Microsoft expert and SearchStorage.com contributor Brien Posey addresses key challenges to creating storage tiers in Windows Server 2012 R2. Continue Reading
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Data archiving system selection dependent on features, capabilities
Once you've determined the specific data archiving needs of your organization, you'll have to sift through existing products to find the best fit. Continue Reading
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How to create a successful data archiving strategy
A good archiving process provides the automation needed to deliver the necessary application granularity while minimizing the impact to IT operations. Continue Reading