Storage management and analytics

Find the latest news and buying advice about storage management and analytics on this topics page. Storage data analytics collects metrics and data logs for predictive analysis. Modern analytics applications are often SaaS-based and can be understood and used without the expertise required to use comprehensive third-party storage resource management tools.

August 24, 2022 24 Aug'22
The storage administrator is dead; long live the storage admin

IT employers still see the value of keeping storage administrator jobs in house despite the allure of savings with managed services.
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.
June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22
Object First launches with appliance for Veeam backup storage

Veeam Software founders have launched a hardware appliance that targets Veeam backup storage and a specific type of user.
June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22
HPE Discover 2022 news and conference guide

HPE Discover 2022, set to take place June 28-30, covers topics like edge, cloud storage and containers. Check out our updating guide that has vendor news and announcements.

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memory management

Memory management is the process of controlling and coordinating a computer's main memory. Continue Reading
extrapolation and interpolation

Extrapolation refers to estimating an unknown value based on extending a known sequence of values or facts. Interpolation is the act of estimating a value within two known values that exist within a sequence of values. Continue Reading
business impact analysis (BIA)

A business impact analysis (BIA) is a systematic process to determine and evaluate the potential effects of an interruption to critical business operations as a result of a disaster, accident or emergency. Continue Reading

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Data storage interview questions for your next storage role

Data storage administrators must be able to adapt and optimize storage for evolving workloads and business needs. Here are some questions to prepare for in an interview. Continue Reading
Storage certifications to bolster your skills

Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses. Continue Reading
Notes from Lenovo's ISG analyst summit

Lenovo is more than just a PC company. In its recent analyst summit, the company revealed its goals with AI, edge, cloud services, HCI as well as growth in foreign markets. Continue Reading

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Best practices for legal hold storage

Storing data for legal holds could be a mission-critical task. Storage admins should understand how to prepare for legal holds and deal with them when they occur. Continue Reading
Considerations to plan AI storage architecture for big data

This chapter from 'The Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Workshop' examines how to plan for AI data storage. Plan for factors like volume and scale for long-term success. Continue Reading
How to use AI in storage management

Organizations can use AI for storage management and AIOps to learn where to make improvements in their storage infrastructure. However, take note of the benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading

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How many bytes for...

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6 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them

Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. Continue Reading
How to deal with the challenges of cloud storage vs. SAN

Whether you're managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them. Continue Reading