Tips

Tips

• Software-defined storage market: Custom vs. commodity hardware

  One of the allures of software-defined storage is that commodity hardware can be used to lower costs. But a custom hardware vendor's offer may sometimes be a better option.  Continue Reading

• Five types of storage virtualization: Pros and cons

  Expert Brien Posey discusses five ways to virtualize storage in an organization. Review the pros and cons of each approach to find the best fit for your data center.  Continue Reading

• Base enterprise hybrid cloud evaluation on security, cost

  Explosive data growth has organizations looking at hybrid cloud storage to meet their capacity needs. But cloud costs and security issues need to be addressed.  Continue Reading

• Data reduction methods for virtualized environments

  Compression and deduplication are common data reduction methods used in virtual storage environments, but the technologies work at different storage levels.  Continue Reading

• Cloud file-sharing services: Get accurate benchmark results

  If you use cloud file-sharing services, you've most likely conducted benchmarks to see how they perform. This tip ensures you're interpreting the results correctly.  Continue Reading

• Cloud file services: Benchmarking considerations

  Cloud storage can save costs, but choosing the right service is vital. This tip covers important considerations when planning a cloud file services benchmarking project.  Continue Reading

• Server-side caching has new data center role

  Some server-side caching products have evolved into complete software-defined storage platforms that can aggregate flash across multiple servers.  Continue Reading

• Storage for server virtualization: Available options

  Every storage type has its benefits and drawbacks, but what is the best storage for server virtualization? Brien Posey discusses the different options for virtual environments.  Continue Reading

• Craft an effective data migration strategy for VMs

  To carry out a successful data migration strategy in a virtual environment, organizations need to address factors such as data structure and resource contention.  Continue Reading

• How to use the EVO:RAIL JSON file format

  The proprietary EVO:RAIL JSON file format can be used for hyper-converged system configuration, but administrators need to be extremely wary of errors.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of hybrid cloud architecture approaches

  Building a hybrid cloud architecture rather than purchasing an all-in-one system can result in cost savings, but the time needed to deploy is a tradeoff.  Continue Reading

• Data reduction methods for the all-flash data center

  When deploying flash technology, the most efficient system is one that performs data reduction techniques inline.  Continue Reading

• Top data lake architecture concerns

  While IT might be more concerned with the cost of its data lake architecture, data durability and security should be the most important issues.  Continue Reading

• Making the case to store big data in the cloud

  According to analyst George Crump, data type factors as to whether you should store big data in the cloud or in an on-premises environment.  Continue Reading

• How vSphere Virtual Volumes aid all-flash and hybrid storage arrays

  Using vSphere Virtual Volumes can help you manage legacy storage systems in virtualized settings, but all-flash and hybrid arrays can also benefit from their use.  Continue Reading