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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

While it makes sense to some degree to have overlap between backup and disaster recovery systems, there may be even more sense ...

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A DR strategy is the cornerstone to ensuring infrastructure and applications continue to operate when a major outage hits. Our ...

Cyber Shield, an extension of Cobalt Iron's Adaptive Data Protection SaaS, uses automation and analytics to identify and contain ...

Cohesity's new feature lets test/dev teams access fresh, accurate and compliant data directly through Cohesity DataPlatform, ...

The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to ...

Are you up to speed on composable disaggregated infrastructure and technology? Take our quiz to find out if you know how ...

Provisioning in hyper-convergence is often imbalanced. Integrating more powerful, higher-capacity nodes with HCI software or ...