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Storage design for in-memory databases should focus on low latency, flash

Storage design for an in-memory database should focus on low latency, low variance through use of DRAM and NAND flash, notes Wikibon CTO David Floyer. Continue Reading
Treat databases the SAME

SAME defined, and why you need to wait. Continue Reading
Quick Guide: SearchStorage.com discussion threads on database/storage issues

We've culled some of the more interesting posts from our discussion forums on the topics of databases and their underlying storage. Check them out. Continue Reading
Improving data, storage and backup management

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Defragging an NT volume that has Microsoft Exchange databases

Defragging an NT volume that has Microsoft Exchange databases Continue Reading

A strategy for protection and successful recovery from ransomware includes everything from monitoring tools to offline storage. ...

If the threat of ransomware has you worried, we don't blame you. Recent high-profile attacks like WannaCry have IT experts around...

Testing your restore process prior to an attack is a major part of surviving a ransomware infection. Reduce recovery time and ...

Zerto 7 will feature a journaling capability that extends far beyond what the vendor previously offered. The vendor's IT ...

Many leading appliance-based data backup systems include functions such as backup, archiving, disaster recovery and replication, ...

Version 14 of Asigra Cloud Backup features a partnership with security vendors to help find ransomware in backups. New variants ...

Windows Server 2016 took Microsoft into the HCI game, with hyper-convergence features based on Storage Spaces Direct, the upgrade...

Storage in a hyper-converged infrastructure is not limited to whatever disks the vendor decides to put into its base appliance. ...

Depending on the workload demands, there are features of solid-state storage that can greatly enhance the performance of your ...