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Enterprise data storage strategies News
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January 08, 2018
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Jan'18
Microsoft advances Azure hybrid strategy with Avere deal
Microsoft's acquisition of Avere Systems addresses a shortcoming in Azure storage services and could help steal some business from AWS and GCP.
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December 11, 2017
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Dec'17
Micro data centers garner macro hype and little latency
As Gartner stresses edge and micro data centers, IT pros explore potential use cases. But a saturated market and other concerns can make the decision to adopt a difficult one.
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October 16, 2017
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Oct'17
Future data center systems await memory innovation
The search is on to replace DRAM in the future data center, one of many evolutions to come for data center hardware, one industry expert says.
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July 07, 2017
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Jul'17
Edge data centers push to new limits with cell tower deal
Where in the world is an edge data center? That's a question IT pros might ask, as more companies try to define where these facilities are located and who uses them.
Enterprise data storage strategies Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Test yourself on new data center storage architecture
Data center storage architecture is getting faster and more resilient. Before you jump straight into adoption, it's important to know the key technology trends in the space. Continue Reading
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Software-defined memory trends yield speed, high performance
A new class of memory technologies is coming to the data center landscape. Educate yourself on the emerging tech, including tools you'll want to consider. Continue Reading
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Persistent memory trend preps for launch, but no takeoff yet
The interest in persistent memory continues to grow, but a few things -- including support from server vendors -- must happen before widespread adoption. Continue Reading
Evaluate Enterprise data storage strategies Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Evaluate read-intensive and write-intensive SSD use cases
Consider write wear, performance and other factors when choosing between read-intensive, write-intensive and mixed-use solid-state drives. Continue Reading
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What Linux storage benchmarking tools are best?
Several tools and commands can come in handy to storage admins looking to benchmark I/O performance on Linux systems. But not all benchmarking tools are created equal. Continue Reading
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Software-defined memory spurs mix of IT challenges, opportunities
The expanding role of NVDIMM and DRAM and the emergence of software-defined memory will bring more flexibility to enterprise data centers -- but not without some challenges. Continue Reading
Manage Enterprise data storage strategies
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Five debunked myths about SSD issues
Solid-state drives are mature now, and the technology has eclipsed hard disk drives with superior performance, manageability and pricing for enterprise storage. Continue Reading
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Weigh vendors, tools in software-defined storage products
Explore the benefits of SDS and continued recent improvements before you determine if making or buying software-defined storage infrastructure makes sense for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Open source strategies bring benefits, but don't rush in
Before your organization can reap the benefits of open source, it's important to understand your options and map out a plan that will guarantee success. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Enterprise data storage strategies Issues
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The evolution of data center storage architecture
At the forefront of how IT infrastructure evolves to tackle new applications and emerging workloads are the changes in data center storage architecture. Continue Reading
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How can I manage hardware redundancy costs in my DR plan?
Adding redundant hardware to your disaster recovery strategy doesn't have to break the bank. Here are three tips that can help to protect your data at a more reasonable price. Continue Reading
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International data centers face Safe Harbor loss
Think your company doesn't use international data centers? The servers used in colocation and cloud outsourcing could be just a warrant away from the U.S. government peeking at your corporate data. Continue Reading