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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 lot is going on in the market for resilience. Acquisitions, partnerships and other consolidations have bundled DR planning ...

Are you incorporating AI into your BC/DR planning? If not, there are multiple opportunities to include AI in the planning process...

DR-as-a-service providers need to be vetted properly to ensure that the services you have purchased are deliverable and meet ...

Druva sets out to fill in data protection gaps in Microsoft Office 365, providing an independent backup source for the popular ...

SaaS providers aren't backing up your data for you, and that creates confusion among many IT pros who assume their data is ...

Veritas sells NetBackup as a service through the IBM Marketplace, following the industry trend of pushing as-a-service-type ...

Why the simplicity and potential cost savings of a hyper-converged infrastructure from the likes of DataCore, Scale Computing and...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise-Nutanix partnership springs up on two fronts, bringing more layers of coopetition to the world of HCI....

What you need to find out from HCI vendors to architect a resilient hyper-converged environment that will protect data against ...