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How open source "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage works
MercadoLibre’s "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage makes use of clusters of commodity servers to store typically static data; MD5 hash algorithm assigns unique identifiers to files. Feature
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MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack
MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack components for object storage, block storage and computing to set up a private cloud infrastructure. Feature
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Arun Taneja's cloud tips: Wrangling the benefits out of cloud storage
In this four-part cloud tips series by Arun Taneja, learn to avoid vendor lock-in, understand cloud gateways, incorporate cloud DR and move apps to the cloud. guide
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Cloud standards on the horizon: CDMI, PEAT, security best practices
Cloud standards, such as CDMI and PEAT, ensure protocols are in place for data transfer in the cloud. Concerns over best practices and security are a driving force for standards. Feature
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Everything you need to know about cloud-based file sharing
Cloud-based file sharing is quickly gaining in popularity. Learn about the technology's strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not cloud file sharing can replace data backup. Feature
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Showback vs chargeback: Showback new resource analysis tool of choice
In a showback vs. chargeback comparison, showback is winning more fans than the more complex chargeback when it comes to helping businesses track storage usage. Feature
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Can cloud file syncing replace backup solutions?
While cloud file syncing solutions as a form of backup makes endpoint users happy, haphazard adoption by employees can leave organizations more susceptible to risk. Feature
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Object-based storage, cloud gateways best suited for archiving/backup
Object-based storage has many of the features needed for cloud storage, but the lack of standardized cloud APIs means cloud gateways are often required to connect to the cloud. Feature
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Hybrid cloud solutions for nearline storage
Learn how hybrid cloud solutions are becoming a viable option for nearline storage. Download the essential guide for handy desktop reference. Tutorial
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Cloud storage explained: Expert video offers tips, warnings
In these videos from our Storage Decisions conference presentations, learn how three cloud experts define the strengths and limitations of cloud storage. Feature
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Panzura cloud NAS adds multisite capability
Looking to build ‘NetApp in the sky,’ Panzura cloud NAS now includes features for multisite file collaboration and document sharing. News | 08 May 2012
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Egnyte file sharing in the cloud uses object storage, NetApp support
The latest Egnyte file sharing offering for the cloud is an enterprise bundle with object storage in place of NFS, and support for NetApp filers in place of NetGear. News | 20 Mar 2012
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Private NAS cloud saves digital production studio millions of dollars
A digital production company turned NetApp filers and Avere NAS acceleration devices into a private NAS cloud hosted at the SuperNAP collocation facility in Las Vegas. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Cloud storage prices drop, but experts and users say hidden fees exist
Amazon, Google and Microsoft have announced drops in public cloud pricing, but users and experts agree that hidden costs do exist. News | 12 Mar 2012
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UK Backup chooses a NovaBackup xSP solution, other cloud storage news
UK Backup has selected NovaStor's NovaBackup xSP product to enhance its backup service offerings, plus other cloud storage news. News | 23 Jan 2012
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Sundance skips the SAN, installs StorSimple cloud storage gateway
To deal with growing data, the Sundance Institute moved its primary storage, archives and backups to the cloud with a StorSimple public storage cloud gateway. News | 09 Jan 2012
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Data storage industry preview 2012: Rise of SSDs and clarity for cloud
Our 2012 data storage industry preview: flash and virtualization on the rise, NetApp and Dell in the hot seat, EMC prepares for life after Tucci. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Top 5 cloud storage trends of 2011: Cloud washing, expanded use cases
Cloud storage trends in 2011 show that while cloud offerings are improving, confusing messages from some vendors are still muddling the picture. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Top 10 storage trends in 2011: solid-state technology, cloud, big data make a mark
Solid-state technology was a common theme in news stories covering storage trends in 2011, but cloud storage, VM backup and big data each gained their share of attention. News | 21 Dec 2011
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StorSimple, TwinStrata add support for OpenStack Rackspace; other news
StorSimple and TwinStrata each announce integration with the OpenStack Rackspace platform; Caringo, CTERA partner on object-based cloud storage; plus more cloud storage news. News | 12 Dec 2011
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A guide to moving applications to the cloud
When considering moving applications to the cloud, it's important to understand which applications will perform well, and which aren't a good fit. Tip
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Various cloud gateway options and use cases
Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today. Tip
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Why you should incorporate a cloud disaster recovery plan
Implementing a cloud disaster recovery plan can lead to financial savings, but also ensures a company's data is safely secured off-site. Tip
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Dealing with cloud storage service providers: Avoiding vendor lock-in
Vendor lock-in remains a top-of-mind issue for cloud users. Arun Taneja explains what precautions can be taken when committing to cloud storage service providers. Tip
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Testing the cloud: Tips for data storage pros
For IT pros or organizations interested in testing the cloud, cloud-enabled storage arrays can make for excellent, worry-free options. Tip
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Cloud storage advantages: Solving five common IT problems
Unlimited capacity, multi-tenancy and built-in DR are just a few of the cloud storage advantages administrators can use to help them solve their data storage challenges. Tip
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Weighing the pros and cons of a hybrid cloud model
The hybrid cloud model holds a number of benefits and risks. Read about which ones may be the most valuable, as well as the most concerning, to your company. Tip
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Cloud initiatives: Prioritizing what goes in the cloud
Firms with new cloud initiatives can become overwhelmed when it comes to moving information to the cloud. Read our tips about why it's a good idea to start with non-strategic apps. Tip
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Use strategies from cloud storage companies to your advantage
IT departments need to adopt some practices of cloud storage companies to provide quality service to their own business users during a cloud implementation. Tip
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Creating a private cloud: Architecture and building blocks
Creating a private cloud can lead to considerable benefits. In this tip, learn the important steps to take when building a private cloud architecture. Tip
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Cloud Data Management Interface
Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) is a Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) industry standard that defines the interface that applications will use to create, retrieve, update and delete data elements from the cloud. Definition
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community cloud
A community cloud is a multi-tenant infrastructure that is shared among several organizations from a specific group with common computing concerns. Definition
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managed storage
Managed storage is the process of offloading an organization’s data storage requirements to an outside managed service provider. Definition
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cloud storage encryption
Cloud storage encryption is the conversion of data into ciphertext, a coded form that cannot be understood by anyone unfamiliar with the data set or the way the data was converted. Definition
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cloud storage infrastructure
A cloud storage infrastructure is the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, virtualization software and operating systems -- needed to meet the computing requirements of a cloud storage model. Definition
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Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage provider (sometimes referred to as an online backup service) that is frequently used as a file-sharing service. Definition
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cloud storage appliance
A cloud storage appliance is a stand-alone computing device or virtual machine (VM) image used to move data from a local site to a remote cloud storage service provider. Definition
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hybrid cloud hosting
Hybrid cloud hosting allows organizations to provision dedicated servers and storage and cloud servers and storage on the same network. Definition
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cloud drive storage
Cloud drive storage is a term that refers to the ability to mount the storage capacity provided by a cloud storage service so that it appears to the server as a normal drive letter. Definition
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cloud washing
Cloud washing is the purposeful and sometimes deceptive attempt by a vendor to rebrand an old service by associating the word "cloud" with it. Definition
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Near-line storage in the cloud: service levels, document collaboration
Near-line storage in the cloud is the topic of this expert podcast. Learn how various cloud solutions allow for document collaboration and what service levels to expect. Podcast
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Expert advice for archiving in the cloud
In this TechTalk video with Stephen Foskett, learn the right questions to ask and the details of archiving in the cloud. Video
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Understanding primary data storage in the cloud
In this podcast with Arun Taneja, learn why IT pros avoid primary data storage in the cloud but how evolving technology can make it possible. Podcast
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Cloud gateways: Advantages and vendor offerings
Gene Ruth, research director at Gartner, discusses the strengths of cloud gateways, the latest AWS gateway news and what specs to look for when shopping for a gateway appliance. Podcast
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2012 kick-off podcast: Our data storage forecast, plus more news
Listen to the top industry headlines of the week, as well as our editors' thoughts about the trends of 2011 and their data storage forecast for 2012. Podcast
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Cloud document sharing for data storage pros
ESG analyst Terri McClure discusses the benefits of cloud document sharing and how the technology is overcoming the challenges associated with traditional document sharing. Podcast
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Cloud storage: Calculating ROI
Calculating cloud storage ROI is a task more data storage managers must face as the technology grows in popularity. Learn how to determine your costs, and what pitfalls to avoid. Podcast
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Cloud washing defined: How to avoid this marketing trend
In this podcast with ESG analyst Terri McClure, learn how to identify cloud washing and what your company can do to avoid being misled by cloud claims. Podcast
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How open source "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage works
MercadoLibre’s "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage makes use of clusters of commodity servers to store typically static data; MD5 hash algorithm assigns unique identifiers to files. Feature
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MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack
MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack components for object storage, block storage and computing to set up a private cloud infrastructure. Feature
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Near-line storage in the cloud: service levels, document collaboration
Near-line storage in the cloud is the topic of this expert podcast. Learn how various cloud solutions allow for document collaboration and what service levels to expect. Podcast
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Panzura cloud NAS adds multisite capability
Looking to build ‘NetApp in the sky,’ Panzura cloud NAS now includes features for multisite file collaboration and document sharing. News
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Expert advice for archiving in the cloud
In this TechTalk video with Stephen Foskett, learn the right questions to ask and the details of archiving in the cloud. Video
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Arun Taneja's cloud tips: Wrangling the benefits out of cloud storage
In this four-part cloud tips series by Arun Taneja, learn to avoid vendor lock-in, understand cloud gateways, incorporate cloud DR and move apps to the cloud. guide
-
Cloud Data Management Interface
Cloud Data Management Interface (CDMI) is a Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) industry standard that defines the interface that applications will use to create, retrieve, update and delete data elements from the cloud. Definition
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Understanding primary data storage in the cloud
In this podcast with Arun Taneja, learn why IT pros avoid primary data storage in the cloud but how evolving technology can make it possible. Podcast
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A guide to moving applications to the cloud
When considering moving applications to the cloud, it's important to understand which applications will perform well, and which aren't a good fit. Tip
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Various cloud gateway options and use cases
Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today. Tip
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