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Cloud storage options for primary or nearline data
Learn about cloud storage options for primary/nearline storage and some of the new technologies that help bridge the gap between physical data center resources and cloud services. Feature
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The cloud washing game: Key functions of a private storage cloud
Avoid falling into the cloud washing trap by learning the features that make a private storage cloud different, and better, than a traditional centralized storage network. Feature
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Cloud ROI tips for finding the bottom line
While there is no simple equation that can accurately determine cloud ROI, following the right steps can get you started. Trends
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Keep compliance data safe when using cloud archiving
Legitimate concerns remain about using cloud archiving for compliance data, but many security and data location issues have been solved. Feature
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Scale-out NAS, object storage, cloud gateways replacing traditional NAS
Scale-out NAS systems, object storage and cloud gateways are replacing file storage as IT companies face a plethora of unstructured data in their data storage environments. Feature
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Cloud storage tutorials
This four-part series on cloud storage covers the various forms of cloud storage, how early adopters are deploying the technology, and the next phase of innovation and adoption. Tutorial
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Cloud file storage pros and cons
Discover advantages and disadvantages of cloud file storage, what vendors are in the market, and what environments work well with file storage in the cloud. Tutorial
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EMC World 2010 Boston: Cloud computing, data backup and storage management
EMC World 2010 Boston highlighted cloud computing, data backup and data storage management. Check out our coverage to learn about new product announcements, upgrades to the Clariion and Celerra offerings and EMC's plans around private storage clouds ... Special Report
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Cloud storage strategy: A guide to implementing cloud storage in your organization
This how-to guide on implementing a cloud storage strategy explains cloud storage from every angle: marketplace dynamics, products for building a storage cloud, SLAs and best practices. Special Report
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Cloud storage service-level agreements (SLAs) specify uptime guarantees but not data availability
Cloud storage service-level agreements (SLAs) provide uptime guarantees but offer few specifics on data availability and data protection; users can try to customize the SLA for cloud backup and archive. FAQ
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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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Users report cloud storage security concerns in surveys; more news
According to recent surveys by Nasuni and Storage magazine, cloud storage security concerns rank high among IT pros; plus more cloud storage headlines. News | 21 Nov 2011
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Backblaze backup offers unlimited storage; more news
Backblaze backup launched version 2.0 of their services, allowing customers access to unlimited storage for $5 a month; plus other cloud news. News | 28 Oct 2011
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Nirvanix cloud storage deployed for health care firm; more news
Cerner, a health care solutions provider, deploys on-demand offering based on a Nirvanix cloud storage solution; Citrix acquires FileShare; and more cloud storage news. News | 17 Oct 2011
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Tucci at Oracle OpenWorld: Cloud transition will prove disruptive
In his Oracle OpenWorld keynote, EMC CEO Joe Tucci spoke about how a cloud transition centered around private cloud storage and virtualization will help keep up with data growth. News | 04 Oct 2011
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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-based archiving for e-discovery/compliance: Five "need to knows"
Cloud-based archiving holds great promise for storage managers, but it can be a risky change to implement. Learn some important questions to ask before your firm takes the plunge. Tip
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Enterprise cloud storage providers: What does it take to succeed?
Find out who today’s main enterprise cloud storage providers are and what they have to offer users. Tip
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How today’s cloud storage options are expanding
The cloud storage market is evolving, giving organizations more options for connecting to the cloud to store primary data. Tip
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Cloud strategies: Plan carefully before jumping on the cloud bandwagon
Consider cloud strategies such as building in-house expertise and questioning your vendor about its private cloud plans before implementing cloud technology in your company. Tip
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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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File sharing in the cloud enables users to ditch file servers, VPNs
Users say file sharing in the cloud lets them get rid of in-house file servers, as well as reduce VPN costs and management. Feature
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Defining cloud storage: The most popular cloud terms
As cloud storage increases in popularity, there's a growing list of cloud terms data storage pros should know. Here are the 10 most-searched-for SearchCloudStorage.com definitions. Feature
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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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Archiving in the cloud: Asking all the right questions
Are you considering archiving in the cloud? Learn the crucial questions to ask a cloud storage provider and how USC has implemented a massive cloud archive. Feature
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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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Certification value survey: Do cloud certs help data storage careers?
Take our survey on certification value and let us know how storage and cloud storage certifications stack up. Quiz
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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
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As the cloud storage industry grows, cloud certifications offer value
With cloud storage implementations still developing, cloud certifications have the potential to give IT pros the advantage they need. Feature
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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
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