Videos
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo Stories
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Speeds of storage networking technologies rise as flash use spikes
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Keep tabs on the following data storage startup vendors in 2017
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Survey finds cloud storage implementation growing but cautious
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Data storage companies focus on flash M&A potential
Podcasts
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Storage Spaces Direct a key option in Windows Server 2016 features
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A tiered storage model is different from caching
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How NAND flash degrades and what vendors do to increase SSD endurance
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Erasure coding tradeoffs include additional storage, disk update needs
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Erasure coding brings trade-off of resilience vs. performance
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Wikibon CTO: Erasure coding can help reduce data backup costs