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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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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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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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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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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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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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Public cloud architecture, TwinStrata help one company avoid upgrade
TwinStrata’s CloudArray public cloud architecture helped the Russell Lands development company avoid an expensive storage upgrade. News | 22 May 2012
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CloudSigma offers SLA-guaranteed SSD cloud
Cloud services provider CloudSigma AG has introduced its SSD cloud storage offering with SLAs that cover performance and availability. News | 10 May 2012
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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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Network-attached storage cloud gives firm flexibility, data protection
Law firm Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney replaced aging on-premises storage with Nasuni Filers to form a public network-attached storage cloud for easier scalability. News | 09 Apr 2012
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Amplidata updates AmpliStor, rewrites erasure codes
Object storage vendor Amplidata launches its next version of AmpliStor, with revamped BitSpread erasure codes for better scalability and performance. News | 04 Apr 2012
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SNW: StorSimple makes cloud storage devices bigger, faster
StorSimple launches higher capacity cloud storage devices with upgraded software for faster data movement and restores. News | 03 Apr 2012
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Cloud building: EMC gets in the game
A Canadian newspaper publisher turned to EMC for cloud-building services that stretched far beyond the vendor’s traditional storage offerings. News | 22 Mar 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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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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AWS Storage Gateway creates 'co-opetition' with cloud appliances
Amazon’s AWS Storage Gateway may be creating 'co-opetition' with other cloud appliances, but appears to be lacking in enterprise features. News | 26 Jan 2012
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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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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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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 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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Cloud storage pricing revealed: Hidden costs include data migration and access fees
Learn more about the hidden costs of cloud storage, including data migration costs, storage and access fees, portable device handling fees and more. Tip
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cloud NAS (cloud network attached storage)
Cloud NAS (network attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the Internet as if it was local. 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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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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utility storage
Utility storage is a service model in which a provider makes storage capacity available to an individual, an organization or a business unit on a pay-per-use basis. The utility model is sometimes called metered services or storage on demand. 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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personal cloud storage (PCS)
Personal cloud storage (PCS) is an online web service that provides server space for individuals to store data, photos, videos and other files. 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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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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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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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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Public cloud architecture, TwinStrata help one company avoid upgrade
TwinStrata’s CloudArray public cloud architecture helped the Russell Lands development company avoid an expensive storage upgrade. News
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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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CloudSigma offers SLA-guaranteed SSD cloud
Cloud services provider CloudSigma AG has introduced its SSD cloud storage offering with SLAs that cover performance and availability. News
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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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cloud NAS (cloud network attached storage)
Cloud NAS (network attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the Internet as if it was local. Definition
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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 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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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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Network-attached storage cloud gives firm flexibility, data protection
Law firm Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney replaced aging on-premises storage with Nasuni Filers to form a public network-attached storage cloud for easier scalability. News
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