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Cloud planning guide
This guide will help you learn the ins and outs of cloud planning, from choosing the best cloud storage option to cloud disaster recovery. Guide
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Buying a cloud storage gateway appliance
Learn the architectural considerations, dependencies and value-add features buyers need to evaluate when purchasing a cloud storage gateway appliance. Feature
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Three approaches to hybrid cloud technology
Expert Marc Staimer drills into the benefits and challenges associated with the three main approaches to hybrid cloud storage in this video guide. guide
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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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Defining cloud storage: Nine cloud requirements to know
Nailing down the definition of cloud storage isn't easy, but our list of cloud requirements that make up public and private offerings can help. Feature
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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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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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Hitachi Data Systems launches HCP Anywhere for online file sharing
Hitachi Data Systems addresses online file sharing through HCP Anywhere as part of its Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) object cloud storage system. News | 21 May 2013
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Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app targets object storage
The Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app adds support for content delivery networks and media asset management on top of an object storage base. News | 08 Apr 2013
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NetApp, Equinix offer private storage for public cloud
NetApp Private Storage for AWS connects NetApp private storage systems hosted in Equinix data centers to Amazon public clouds. News | 27 Mar 2013
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Mezeo beefs up software for cloud building, online file collaboration
Mezeo Software enables building public storage clouds on Amazon S3 and OpenStack storage, and strengthens online file-collaboration management. News | 21 Mar 2013
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EMC adds VMAX Cloud Edition for private clouds, providers
EMC relaunches VMAX Service Provider as VMAX Cloud Edition, broadens target to include companies that want to build private storage clouds. News | 26 Feb 2013
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Dropbox for Teams sharpens enterprise focus with admin enhancements
The latest version of Dropbox for Teams gives admins more control over users' files stored on the network for sharing and collaboration. News | 13 Feb 2013
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Real estate firm trusts cloud-based NAS in data center, remote offices
Healthcare Realty Trust uses EMC Atmos as private cloud in its data centers, and Panzura cloud-based NAS in remote offices. News | 31 Jan 2013
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EMC brings Syncplicity file syncing, collaboration to Isilon, Atmos
EMC offers its file syncing Syncplicity service with its Isilon scale-out NAS and Atmos object storage systems. News | 15 Jan 2013
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EMC buys iWave software for cloud automation
EMC buys iWave software for its storage provisioning, dynamic server provisioning, cloud service management, automated disaster recovery capabilities. News | 07 Jan 2013
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Cloud storage 2012: Microsoft opens gate, file sharing proliferates
Cloud storage 2012 featured big plays by Microsoft and Amazon, while file sharing and syncing showed up practically everywhere. News | 12 Dec 2012
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Advantages of using an object storage system
Learn the advantages of implementing an object storage system in your data storage environment. 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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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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Cloud storage review: Cloud storage requirements to know
In this cloud storage review, learn what differentiates storage in the cloud from cloud storage and the technology requirements associated with cloud storage. 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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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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Cloud storage infrastructure spending will grow through 2011
Find out why users are beginning to spend more money on a cloud storage infrastructure for their IT environments. Terri McClure fills us in on the latest ESG stats. Tip
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Cloud storage options: Public vs. private vs. hybrid cloud storage
Cloud storage options include public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud storage. We weigh their scalability, security, performance, reliability and cost. Tip
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Object Storage Glossary - Words2Go
A handy glossary that contains definitions related to object storage. Reference
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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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cloud storage provider
Cloud storage providers are third-party companies that offer organizations and end users the ability to save data to an off-site storage system. 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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cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers’ data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the Internet. Most services are based on a utility storage model. Definition
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automated data tiering
Automated data tiering is a type of software program that moves data files, volumes or blocks between tiered storage according to company-defined policy. Definition
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private cloud storage (internal cloud storage)
Private cloud storage, also called internal cloud storage, is a service delivery model for storage within a large enterprise. Definition
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Expert Podcast: How to evaluate a cloud gateway appliance
In this expert podcast, Arun Taneja outlines how to effectively evaluate a cloud gateway appliance for primary storage, backup and DR functionality. Podcast
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Deafening hype causes many to overlook cloud storage problems
In this video tip from Storage Decisions Chicago 2012, Jon Toigo examines cloud storage problems, such as security and a lack of protocol standards. Video
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Expert video: Use cases for cloud storage apps
Storage expert Marc Staimer discusses the best use cases for cloud storage apps and provides tips on how to determine which data to ship to the cloud. Video
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Cloud pricing model offers advantages over conventional storage
Cloud storage expert Marc Staimer details the advantages of a cloud pricing model, such as lower up-front costs and a vendor-agnostic infrastructure. Tip
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Erasure coding, mirroring offer data protection for cloud storage
Vendors are pushing erasure coding technology as a feature that can provide superior data protection for cloud storage. Video
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Want to build a private cloud? Expert video interview offers guidance
Marc Staimer answers questions on how to build a private cloud, covering its biggest advantages, software requirements and the role of object storage. Video
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The role of an object storage system in the cloud
In this expert video, analyst Marc Staimer explains the importance of object storage in the successful development of cloud architectures. Video
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Cloud storage issues: security, vendors and infrastructure options
Arun Taneja, founder and consulting analyst at Taneja Group, discusses the most common cloud storage issues facing data storage managers with editors from SearchCloudStorage.com. Video
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Creating a private cloud environment offers cost savings, scalability
Creating a private cloud can bring cost savings, scalability and self-service, but the transformation may involve moving to object storage. Podcast
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Cloud object storage makes scalability a reality: An expert podcast
In this expert podcast, Marc Staimer gives listeners a technical drilldown into cloud object storage, explaining how it allows for massive scalabilty. Podcast
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Hitachi Data Systems launches HCP Anywhere for online file sharing
Hitachi Data Systems addresses online file sharing through HCP Anywhere as part of its Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) object cloud storage system. News
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Object Storage Glossary - Words2Go
A handy glossary that contains definitions related to object storage. Reference
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Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app targets object storage
The Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app adds support for content delivery networks and media asset management on top of an object storage base. News
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NetApp, Equinix offer private storage for public cloud
NetApp Private Storage for AWS connects NetApp private storage systems hosted in Equinix data centers to Amazon public clouds. News
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Mezeo beefs up software for cloud building, online file collaboration
Mezeo Software enables building public storage clouds on Amazon S3 and OpenStack storage, and strengthens online file-collaboration management. News
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EMC adds VMAX Cloud Edition for private clouds, providers
EMC relaunches VMAX Service Provider as VMAX Cloud Edition, broadens target to include companies that want to build private storage clouds. News
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Dropbox for Teams sharpens enterprise focus with admin enhancements
The latest version of Dropbox for Teams gives admins more control over users' files stored on the network for sharing and collaboration. News
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Real estate firm trusts cloud-based NAS in data center, remote offices
Healthcare Realty Trust uses EMC Atmos as private cloud in its data centers, and Panzura cloud-based NAS in remote offices. News
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EMC brings Syncplicity file syncing, collaboration to Isilon, Atmos
EMC offers its file syncing Syncplicity service with its Isilon scale-out NAS and Atmos object storage systems. News
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EMC buys iWave software for cloud automation
EMC buys iWave software for its storage provisioning, dynamic server provisioning, cloud service management, automated disaster recovery capabilities. News
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About Private Cloud Storage
The Private Cloud Storage topic section offers comprehensive resources for data storage professionals looking for information on private clouds. Learn about the pros and cons of private cloud storage and read our expert advice and guidance on private cloud infrastructure. Get the latest news and tips on private cloud providers, private cloud services, plus implementation tips, costs and private cloud management advice. Read our essential guides, special reports and tutorials to catch up on the most recent developments in the private cloud storage space, and see what tips and improvements you can apply to your own private cloud environment.