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August 17, 2022 17 Aug'22
New Amazon File Cache service takes on Ctera, Nasuni

A new service for faster access to storage in AWS cloud challenges the capabilities of many other cloud vendors, but lacks important components.
August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
Cloudian's new load balancer targets object storage sprawl

Cloudian customers can simplify support needs and hardware misconfigurations with the new HyperBalance load balancer, the result of a new partnership with LoadBalancer.org.
July 26, 2022 26 Jul'22
StorOne scales storage for free

StorOne's new Scale-for-Free pricing model, with its license fees per drive instead of per capacity, targets storage consumers that wish to use larger media for a set price.
July 25, 2022 25 Jul'22
Biotech company saves on data management through software

Biotech maker PacBio gleaned big savings and organized a mountain of data when it added data management tools for its local hardware and data silos.

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A primer on disaggregated storage

Disaggregated storage enables organizations to scale compute and storage separately for high-performance, low-latency workloads. Some benefits are cost savings and flexibility. Continue Reading
Learn how to set up Windows Server 2022 SMB compression

Microsoft added SMB compression to the new server OS to reduce bottlenecks when transferring files with Windows-based file shares. Continue Reading
Key differences in software RAID vs. hardware RAID

Hardware RAID generally costs more than software RAID but may offer better performance. Consider factors like cost, performance needs and OSes to find the best fit. Continue Reading

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Compare software-defined storage vs. storage virtualization

SDS and storage virtualization are two approaches that help storage teams efficiently and cost-effectively manage resources. Examine the differences between the two. Continue Reading
TechTarget Storage Products of the Year judging criteria

This article discusses how products are judged for the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards. Continue Reading
Differences in scale-up vs. scale-out storage

Scaling up and scaling out are both approaches to increase storage capacity. To decide which approach to take, consider short- and long-term requirements. Continue Reading

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Tips from our judges

This article offers 10 tips on how to submit a product for consideration in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards. Continue Reading
Tips to plan storage elements of artificial intelligence

Author and data engineer Chinmay Arankalle explores how organizations can manage storage for AI. Management and storage options include data lakes and high-performance storage. Continue Reading
How to plan for a potential data storage shortage

Try saying 'data storage shortage' five times fast. Hopefully you won't need to say it often in the near future, but with escalating data volumes, planning is key. Continue Reading

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How supply chain issues affect data storage and what IT can do

Supply chain issues challenge IT teams and data storage administrators. It's important to be as proactive as possible when managing storage in an era of such uncertainty. Continue Reading
Explore the challenges, benefits of provisioned IOPS storage

IT admins who want the flexibility to provision IOPS independently from capacity can turn to certain software-defined storage and cloud services offerings. Continue Reading
9 VDI storage best practices to better connect remote workers

Learn how to plan and deploy VDI storage to make your remote workers more productive and efficient. It's all about knowing your users and picking the right devices. Continue Reading