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What new storage capabilities are coming in OpenStack Pike?

OpenStack Swift, Cinder and Manila storage project leaders discuss the tools' most requested features, and offer insight into capabilities coming in the next Pike release and beyond.
How does storage capacity growth affect operations?

As storage capacity grows, so do the requirements for keeping an organization's operations running as usual. Analyst Randy Kerns notes the steps to keep functioning.

How to survive the growth of unstructured data and capacity limits

Storage capacity is growing at a rate that is unlikely to slow down. Randy Kerns talks unstructured data, and how to deal with the consequences, in this Storage Decisions clip.
The resilient and adaptable nature of object data

When used in conjunction with processes like multi-copy mirroring and erasure coding, object storage is a reliable form of storage for rapidly growing amounts of data.
Majority of object storage use cases point back to the cloud

Object technology stores unstructured data in a single namespace, making it attractive for use cases that require a high amount of capacity at a low cost.
EMC Unity dashboard demo reveals management features

Stefan Voss, a member of EMC's technical marketing team, offers a preview of the storage provisioning and data protection features available in the Unity dashboard.
'Astonishing how open' EMC and Dell are about merger

Evaluator Group's Randy Kerns looks at how Dell and EMC said all the right things at the recent EMC World and notes a key factor working in the companies' favor.
Experts offer closing perspectives on EMC World Las Vegas 2016

Change was in the air at EMC World 2016, as TechTarget's Dave Raffo, Wikibon's David Floyer and ESG's Scott Sinclair shared their final thoughts on the conference.
EMC Unity, Dell-EMC merger top news for EMC World attendees

The most interesting news items for EMC World 2016 attendees were Michael Dell's update on the pending EMC acquisition and the new Unity mid-range array.
EMC Virtustream announcement 'significant' says Forrester VP

Fresh off of the Dell merger, EMC World discussion this year includes cloud strategy and the introduction of Virtustream Storage Cloud. How will this affect EMC moving forward?
EMC Unity, Virtustream Storage Cloud turn heads at EMC World

EMC has made a number of product announcements at their 2016 conference. Randy Kerns discusses which products drew his attention, and how they might fare in the storage market.
EMC Unity all-flash midrange array highlights Day 1 EMC World news

We spotlight the opening day news at EMC World 2016, including a new Unity midrange array, the Virtustream Storage Cloud, copy data management and a ViPR Controller update.
EMC flash storage discussed by distinguished engineer Daniel Cobb

EMC VP/Distinguished Engineer Daniel Cobb discussed EMC's flash strategy and use of TLC 3D NAND now that the new Unity midrange system is being added to the portfolio.
Why object-oriented storage and interactive apps don't mix

Object storage has become a common use case for the cloud and big data. But drawbacks around performance and latency can have consequences for high-intensity applications.
Object storage use cases cover analytics, secondary storage

Due to it its large, unstructured namespace and use of erasure coding, object storage has advantages over other storage systems when it comes to retaining large volumes of data.
Cloud-based data storage: Two ways to use the cloud

Cloud data storage adoption is on the rise, with administrators using the technology for a variety of use cases. George Crump describes some options and where each one works best.
Hybrid cloud integration issues solved

When considering a migration to a hybrid cloud, watch out for obstacles such as cost and data latency. George Crump reviews common migration issues and explains how to overcome them.
Deep dive into flash storage vs. hard drive storage

Dennis Martin gives an in-depth look into different aspects of flash storage, including the difference between all-flash and hybrid arrays and hard drive vs. flash storage.
Purchasing flash storage: Types and prices explained

Dennis Martin discusses the differences among SLC, MLC and TLC flash, and provides insight into the different terms the market uses to reference flash storage pricing.
EMC and Dell users react to proposed merger at Dell World

EMC and Dell storage customers shared their thoughts and concerns on Dell's proposed $67 billion deal to acquire EMC during a series of interviews at Dell World 2015.
Forrester VP's advice on EMC and Dell: Don't freak out

Forrester VP Glenn O'Donnell sees no reason for IT users to worry about the potential merger of EMC and Dell, if Dell completes its $67 billion purchase of the storage giant.
Consider appliance software-defined storage products

Users today might have a clear idea of what software-defined storage products can achieve, but there's still be some confusion about approaches, according to analyst Jon Toigo.
What can software-defined architecture do for me?

Software-defined architecture benefits such as low up-front cost and simplified management through a single interface can also present some problems, says analyst Jon Toigo.
Hybrid cloud infrastructure provides low-cost backup

Analyst Mike Matchett explains how a hybrid cloud infrastructure can provide a lower-cost option for backup over public or private clouds.
Hybrid cloud market capitalizes on backup

Analyst Mike Matchett discusses today's hybrid cloud market and how storage vendors are making it easier to integrate on-premises and cloud storage.
Considerations for cloud data migration and security

Hybrid clouds allow users to store some data on premises, but which is best for cloud data migration? Analyst Mike Matchett explains how to decide.
The current cloud storage market explained

The three current cloud storage market leaders are gouging their prices to cement their place as a cloud leader. But is this model stable?
The different faces of software-defined storage vendors

Software-defined storage vendors are lining up to offer SDS options, but varied descriptions of the technology can result in confusion.
SDS management pros and cons

In this Storage Decisions clip, Jon Toigo discusses the problems with software-defined storage and how SDS management may be more complex than it appears.
The benefits of compression and deduplication: Expert video

Taneja Group's Mike Matchett discusses the benefits of deduplication and compression in this Storage Decisions New York video.
Copy data management methods for storage: Expert video

Taneja Group's Mike Matchett discusses RAID, erasure coding as tools for reducing the number of copies of data taking up space in your storage.
Storage thin provisioning to optimize capacity: Expert video

Taneja Group's Mike Matchett discusses how thin provisioning is helpful for capacity optimization, in a time where more data than ever is being kept.
Hybrid cloud infrastructure advantages

Mike Matchett discusses hybrid cloud infrastructure and implementation, and why some vendors are taking notice.
Schulz: EMC software-defined storage strategy has muscle behind it

Industry expert Greg Schulz discusses EMC's focus on software-defined storage at its annual user show.
Open source ViPR, free ScaleIO announced at EMC World conference

Senior news director Dave Raffo gives his take on EMC's announcement of an open source version of ViPR and free version of ScaleIO software.
How does the I/O blender effect impact flash performance?

Howard Marks discusses what exactly causes the I/O blender effect and how it can mess with your flash performance in this Storage Decisions clip.
Move away from the LUN for storage snapshots

Howard Marks discusses creating storage snapshots, the move to virtual workloads and the death of the LUN.
Putting too much stock in VDI IOPS could lead to project failure

It's important to provide enough IOPS for users to complete tasks without latency in VDI environments, but according to Brian Madden, trying to predict how many IOPS is arbitrary.
Madden: Non-persistent VDI is getting easier

Brian Madden was once a stark proponent of persistent VDI, but he says that opinion is changing thanks to improvements in technology and the way users are accessing applications.
Best practices for persistent VDI storage

Persistent desktops might be attractive to users, but can be difficult to store. Use these tips to better handle capacity and performance challenges.
Most valuable storage metrics describe performance, capacity

Analyst Greg Schulz categorizes some notable storage metrics to help users determine which ones are most beneficial to their environment.
Storage technology for virtualized desktops doesn't matter, says VDI expert

Brian Madden argues admins often get caught up in the technology when choosing storage for their VDI infrastructures. Learn what to look for instead.
Big data basics: Quick tips for prepping data

Find out what data looks like when it's ready for a big data environment, and hear real-world success stories from Storage Decisions speaker Ben Woo.
Why a big data project requires virtualized data, simplified networks

Consolidating and virtualizing data are two central themes to any big data projects, according to storage analyst Ben Woo.
How data storage type can give efficiency a boost

Jon Toigo examines how tape storage and the cloud each affect overall data storage efficiency in a given environment.
Martin: Future nonvolatile memory technologies

In this segment of his Storage Decisions presentation, Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses future nonvolatile memory technologies.
Achieving data storage efficiency: Chief challenges, top tools

According to Jon Toigo, IT pros need to look past vendors' claims to achieve a truly efficient infrastructure, but there are tools that can help.
Martin: Know your storage needs before installing a solid-state drive

In this Storage Decisions presentation, Dennis Martin discusses the importance of understanding storage needs before installing a solid-state drive.
Sanbolic CEO: We've been doing SDS from the start

Sanbolic's CEO says Sanbolic has been working in the SDS space a decade longer than the buzz phrase has been around.
Data storage strategies for virtual environments

Howard Marks shares advice on how storage differs in virtual server, virtual desktop and cloud environments.
Data storage options: Exploring clustering, pooling, unified systems

Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses several different options for storing large data sets on traditional storage systems.
Using an object storage system as a traditional array alternative

Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses how object-based storage provides better flexibility and scalability than traditional shared storage.
Future of data storage: Addressing traditional architecture problems

Storage expert Phil Goodwin discusses the main issues with traditional primary storage options and how those issues are being addressed.
Understanding storage options for big data projects

Ben Woo discusses why some storage options are better for big data than others, and what to consider when carrying out a big data project.
Why the I/O blender causes storage latency in virtual environments

In this video, virtualization expert Howard Marks explains the I/O blender effect and why it commonly affects server virtualization performance.
Schulz: Using RAID can prolong SSD lifespan

RAID and solid-state storage are rarely discussed together, but Greg Schulz says SSD lifespan could benefit from a RAID implementation.
Hyper-V 3.0's virtual Fibre Channel feature explained

Microsoft MVP Brien Posey walks users through the process of establishing virtual Fibre Channel connectivity from a virtual machine to SAN storage.
Hybrid cloud technology projects popular among storage pros

ESG senior analyst Wayne Pauley offers decision criteria for hybrid cloud technology projects. He also provides tips on reviewing cloud SLAs.
Archiving in the cloud with Amazon Glacier storage

Analyst Wayne Pauley discusses the pros and cons of archiving in the cloud, specifically with Amazon Glacier storage, and online file sharing.
Martin: Lots of SSD form factor options available

In this Storage Decisions video, Dennis Martin, president and founder of Demartek, outlines the major types of SSD form factor options available.
Expert video: Brien Posey explains ODX in Windows Server 2012

The Offload Data Transfer feature in Windows Server 2012 is discussed in this video webcast featuring Microsoft MVP Brien Posey.
Expert Video: Brien Posey discusses Windows Storage Spaces in WS 2012

In this video webcast, Microsoft MVP Brien Posey gives an in-depth explanation of Windows Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012.
Expert video: VMware RDM and iSCSI initiator for data access

Virtualization expert Howard Marks explains how to access data in a virtual environment by using VMware raw device mapping and iSCSI initiators.
How vSphere Storage vMotion works in a virtual environment

Virtualization expert Howard Marks discusses the impact of Storage vMotion in vSphere 5.0 on virtual environments and specifies its use requirements.
Expert Video: Brien Posey on Windows Server 2012 iSCSI features

Microsoft MVP Brien Posey discusses how to configure iSCSI using the Windows Server 2012 iSCSI Target feature in this expert video webcast.
Jon Toigo suggests SSD, tape for reeling in data center power costs

Storage expert Jon Toigo suggests ways data storage managers can bring down data center power costs and retain high IOPS.
The future of Ethernet: 10 GbE, 40 GbE and 100 GbE discussed

Storage expert Dennis Martin discusses the future of Ethernet as it relates to user adoption of 10 GbE, 40 GbE and 100 GbE.
Building a converged network architecture to consolidate Ethernet, FC

Dennis Martin discusses how to build a converged network architecture by consolidating Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks.
VDI image management: Combating performance and capacity problems

Managing one VDI image makes sense, but unless the desktops are locked down, it creates capacity and performance problems over time.
How to address the VDI storage sizing problem

VDI storage sizing can be tricky for shops that without a big budget. VDI expert Brian Madden explains how to plan for a growing VDI environment.
Brian Madden discusses VDI IOPS, SSD, storageless VDI

VDI expert Brian Madden explains how to size VDI storage for maximum performance in this TechTalk from a TechTarget Storage Decisions seminar.
Demystifying VMware thin provisioning

Storage expert Howard Marks explains the benefits of thin provisioning disks in a virtual environment and key concerns for implementation.
Understanding unified storage architecture

Randy Kerns explains that there's more than one way to build a unified storage architecture in this Storage Decisions 2012 TechTalk.
Expert video: Scale-up vs. scale-out storage explained

In this video from Storage Decisions 2012, Evaluator Group senior analyst Randy Kerns discusses scale-up vs. scale-out storage adoption and usage.
SAN multipathing: Implementation and key considerations

Storage expert Howard Marks describes different types of SAN multipathing and what to look out for when implementing it in certain environments.
Virtual storage appliance: How it works and what it does

Storage expert Howard Marks discusses how VSAs work and how one type of VSA can address the I/O blender problem in virtual server environments.
On-premises public storage clouds eliminate WAN

One strategy for building hybrid clouds is to pull a public cloud into a private data center rather than move data over the WAN to a public cloud.
I/O virtualization video: SR-IOV, MR-IOV, NICs and more

Dennis Martin discusses the advantages of using the SR-IOV and MR-IOV specifications for I/O virtualization in this expert video.
Fiber optic cabling and copper options for data storage pros

Dennis Martin advises data storage managers on fiber optic and copper cabling choices, and how changing requirements can affect their choices.
Addressing the SSD write penalty

Dennis Martin of Demartek discusses the solutions available that address the write penalty associated with the SSD program/erase cycle.
Erasure coding, mirroring offer data protection for cloud storage

Vendors are pushing erasure coding technology as a feature that can provide superior data protection for cloud storage.
The role of an object storage system in the cloud

In this expert video, analyst Marc Staimer explains the importance of object storage in the successful development of cloud architectures.
Data storage management in a virtual data center

In this video, expert Ben Woo discusses key steps in managing storage in a virtual data center and how this will impact the administrator’s role.
Examining HDFS and NameNode in Hadoop architecture

Be on the lookout for issues with NameNode and HDFS when using Hadoop architecture for big data storage.
Alternatives to DAS in Hadoop storage

Hadoop storage systems traditionally call for the strict use of embedded DAS for hardware-based storage within the Hadoop MapReduce framework. But alternatives exist.
Understanding storage in the Hadoop cluster

Of all the ways to handle the storage requirements of 'big data' analytics, the Hadoop cluster is receiving the most attention. Find out why.
Managing big data: Petabytes, exabytes and analytics

Learn the differences between managing big data and traditional data warehousing. We'll also explore big data analytics, MapReduce and Hadoop.
NAND flash explained: MLC vs. SLC, part 1

Dennis Martin discusses the major differences in price, performance and storage capacities between MLC vs. SLC solid-state drives.

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