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Unified storage

How OpenStack Block Storage differs from traditional block storage

OpenStack Block Storage differs from integrated stacks of traditional block storage, says IDC analyst; it's more akin to storage virtualization. Continue Reading
Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs

In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the block and file storage protocol options available in the latest offerings. Continue Reading
Realizing benefits of storage consolidation sometimes easier said than done

When done right, storage consolidation will reduces machine count and increases storage utilization. Just be sure to invest in vendor support, since problems stemming from consolidating a storage infrastructure will have a deep impact. Continue Reading
NAS gateway product snapshots

A NAS gateway offers file-based accesses to external storage on a disk array -- or a SAN, where users can take advantage of superior performance and reliability while maintaining a level of simplicity. Since storage is moved off of the NAS device, ... Continue Reading
Crash Course: Zoning

To help you get further along the road with your own SAN implementation, we've collected a wealth of expert zoning advice for you. This Crash Course will teach you about zoning methods and how to troubleshoot your own installation. 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 ...

Tape backup continues to have a cost advantage over disk, and there are still some use cases where the medium makes sense 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, ...

Red Hat expands its hyper-converged infrastructure lineup with a cloud offering that combines OpenStack and Ceph. The new option ...

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. ...