Editors' Picks
-
Tiered data storage: State of the art
Tiered data storage is now a storage best practice, accelerated by the use of solid-state storage. We survey how major vendors leverage solid-state to implement storage tiering.17 Dec 2012
-
Virtual storage 2012: VDI, VM-aware and software dominate news
The top 2012 stories about virtual storage involved solving storage problems for virtual desktops and making it easier to provision storage for VMs.14 Dec 2012
-
SSD 2012: All-flash arrays, MLC, PCIe cards take center stage
SSD 2012 news stories frequently featured all-flash arrays, with multi-level cell (MLC) and server-side flash also playing big roles.13 Dec 2012
-
Storage Radio: HP takes 3PAR storage array to midmarket
HP's move to provide some clarity around its products, and an announcement of its new 3PAR storage arrays, top this week's Storage Radio headlines.07 Dec 2012
-
NetApp flash plans include all-flash array for 2013
NetApp flash plans include an all-flash array in 2013, according to strong hints from its CTO Jay Kidd.06 Dec 2012
-
ScaleIO emerges with cloud storage software
ScaleIO's software aggregates independent servers into a storage network, removing the need for SANs for cloud storage and managed service providers.04 Dec 2012
-
Deal enables NetApp private storage in Amazon public cloud
Partnership allows NetApp customers to maintain private storage in the Amazon public cloud by connecting on-premises arrays to EC2.30 Nov 2012
-
Long-delayed pNFS could be viable option next year, as support expands
Next year, pNFS could become a viable option for HPC, big data and the cloud, as support expands in storage and server operating systems.26 Nov 2012
-
Disaster recovery plans prove valuable in dealing with Hurricane Sandy
Companies with forward-looking DR plans showed they could survive power outages, such as those caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast.20 Nov 2012
-
Unified storage architecture approaches: Modular vs. integrated
Find out what the considerations are for VARs with customers looking for both file and block storage in a single device.19 Nov 2012
-
NetApp tucks in CacheIQ for NAS acceleration
NetApp picks up CacheIQ for its NAS acceleration and caching technology, looks to speed performance of its FAS unified storage arrays.15 Nov 2012
-
NetApp FAS storage line refreshed with FAS3220, 3250 models
The NetApp FAS storage line has been refreshed with the FAS3220 and FAS3250 models to bolster its midrange storage and FlexPod offerings.05 Nov 2012
-
SAN multipathing: Implementation and key considerations
Storage expert Howard Marks describes different types of SAN multipathing and what to look out for when implementing it in certain environments.17 Oct 2012
-
Egnyte Inc. chases cloud file sharing into the enterprise
Egnyte Inc. aims its EgnytePlus cloud file sharing at enterprises seeking a hybrid approach to placing files on-premises and online.09 Oct 2012
-
Storage Radio: Cloud file-sharing behind the firewall
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, editors discuss how cloud storage vendors now add cloud file-sharing options that are compatible with mobile devices.05 Oct 2012
-
NetApp OEM deal helps GridIron widen SAN accelerator platform
Startup GridIron seals OEM deal with NetApp to combine new SAN accelerator device with NetApp disk storage in hybrid flash array.01 Oct 2012
-
IBM leads among top storage vendors for midrange arrays
IBM proved to be the top storage vendor in the Quality Awards for midrange arrays survey, outperforming a strong group of contenders.26 Sep 2012
-
Virtual storage appliance expands beyond SMB use into enterprise
VSA software has expanded beyond the SMB market to enterprise use with products featuring higher performance and scalability.24 Sep 2012
-
Cloud-based storage, replete with pros and cons, gaining traction
Cost savings, security assurances, ease of use and consumerization all have a hand in growing popularity of cloud-based storage.19 Sep 2012
-
Cloud-based storage, replete with pros and cons, gaining traction
Cost savings, security assurances, ease of use and consumerization all have a hand in growing popularity of cloud-based storage.12 Sep 2012