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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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Cloud storage: Five best practices for moving to the cloud
Learn best practices for getting the most from cloud storage, including what to look for in a service-level agreement (SLA), using existing resources to set up a cloud and how to avoid hidden pricing. Best Practices
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Understanding cloud storage technology: Definitions, deployment and implementation challenges
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. Special Report
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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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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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USC Digital Repository uses cloud archiving for 8.5 PB of video
The USC Digital Repository and other campus groups will use cloud archiving to move 8.5 PB of video content onto a massive private cloud. News | 21 Nov 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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EMC upgrades Atmos Cloud Delivery Platform to a vApp
By turning the Atmos Cloud Delivery Platform into a vApp and expanding metering services, EMC tries to make its object storage platform easier to manage. 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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StorSimple brings storage, faster speeds to Mich. college; more news
By switching to StorSimple’s Enterprise Cloud Storage Appliance, Southwestern Michigan College has gained more storage and faster speeds; plus other cloud storage news. News | 10 Oct 2011
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Private cloud implementation dissected, debated at Storage Decisions
Experts at Storage Decisions New York advised attendees on private cloud implementation, and addressed user's concerns over price and security. News | 22 Sep 2011
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Nutanix launches dense storage appliance for storage clouds, VDI
Nutanix rolls out its Complete Cluster storage appliance with SSDs, hard drives, compute and a file system that can be used to build clouds and virtual desktop infrastructures. News | 16 Aug 2011
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Texas college looks to EMC VMAXe for private cloud storage
After virtualizing more than 90% of its servers and forging a private cloud, Lone Star College System upgrades its SAN to deal with peaking capacity requirements. News | 19 Jul 2011
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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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Hybrid clouds: Three routes to implementation
Are you implementing hybrid clouds in your firm? Find out whether cloud storage software, cloud storage gateways or application integration is the best bet. Tip
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Cloud storage gateway eases transition to cloud storage services
Cloud storage gateways ease the transition between conventional and cloud storage interfaces. Learn about the value-added features found in today's products Tip
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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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hybrid cloud storage
Hybrid cloud storage is an approach to managing storage that uses both local and off-site resources. 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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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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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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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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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
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Cloud case studies: Data storage pros offer first-hand experiences
Headed into 2012, SearchCloudStorage.com has compiled a list of popular cloud case studies that showcase various implementation strategies. Feature
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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
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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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USC Digital Repository uses cloud archiving for 8.5 PB of video
The USC Digital Repository and other campus groups will use cloud archiving to move 8.5 PB of video content onto a massive private cloud. News
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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
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EMC upgrades Atmos Cloud Delivery Platform to a vApp
By turning the Atmos Cloud Delivery Platform into a vApp and expanding metering services, EMC tries to make its object storage platform easier to manage. News
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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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