3007, 2023

How organizations can prepare for a data storage audit.

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ July 30, 2023/ Best practices for data center operations, Computer Storage Hardware, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center storage, Data center storage and networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Enterprise data storage strategies, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Storage architecture and strategy, Storage performance

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesDuring data storage audit preparation, gather documentation on storage practices, test results and storage security plans. Evidence is crucial for a satisfactory report. By Paul Kirvan To ensure that data storage activities are consistent with good practice and relevant standards and regulations, perform periodic audits of the data storage process. Audits ensure that the organization regularly performs data storage activities,

0412, 2022

Which is better for performance-AHCI or RAID:?

Tekmart EMC Enterprise Storage Team/ December 4, 2022/ Application-aware storage, Backup and Archival Tools, Cloud storage management and standards, Data Center Hardware, Data center systems management, Data protection, backup and archiving, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Enterprise data storage strategies, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe Advanced Host Controller Interface and RAID are fundamental concepts for running an efficient data management and storage infrastructure. Learn the AHCI and RAID basics. By Scott D. Lowe, and Brien Posey Even in this age of SSDs, IT still works with technologies developed in the last century. These techs include the Advanced Host Controller Interface and redundant arrays of independent

1608, 2022

Breaking down the different types of data center storage

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ August 16, 2022/ Backup and Archival Tools, Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center hardware and strategy, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices, Tech Partner's Curated Content

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesData centers should consider alternate varieties of storage for different uses. Explore hybrid storage arrays, virtual storage, cloud storage and on-premises architecture. By Allyson Larcom The majority of organizations have multiple types of data to store. Data size, speed of access and application priority dictate what type of storage different data needs. As a result, many organizations use multiple different

3005, 2022

RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 compared and explained

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ May 30, 2022/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Computer Storage Hardware, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Hardware Equipment Technical Resources, Data Storage Hardware, Datacenter Hardware Trends, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Dell Datacenter Hardware, Expert Advise and Opinion, HDD Technologies, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices, Server hardware and virtualization, Server hardware strategy, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 8 minutesRAID protects data and improves storage performance and availability, but it can be confusing. Read about the different types of RAID, the pros and cons, and where they work best. By Erin Sullivan, Christopher Poelker and Stacey Peterson RAID originally stood for redundant array of inexpensive disks. Today, the acronym has been updated to redundant array of independent disks. But RAID’s purpose

0103, 2022

Expert tips on how to reduce the environmental impact of data storage in the data centers.

Tekmart Data Center Team/ March 1, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center storage, Data center storage and networking, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Web application and API security best practices

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesData storage technology can harm the environment. Choose efficient storage strategies and green-friendly cloud providers to help reduce the environmental impact of data storage. By Paul Kirvan As many IT professionals go about their daily work, they may not consider the environmental impact of data storage, and the systems and technology they use. Data storage, both on premises and in

1902, 2022

Understanding NVMe 2.0 specification and its related features;a detailed overview.

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ February 19, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data center storage, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, NVMe storage, Primary Storage Devices, Technical Explanations, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesNVMe 2.0 added several features for storage administrators to consider, including domain support. The specification also made enhancements, such as to Endurance Group Management. By Jim Handy The NVMe 2.0 specification, published in June 2021, introduced changes to improve performance and to support new uses of NVMe. While NVMe originally supported only block storage, which was the way that storage

2412, 2021

What is a storage volume? an expert’s explanation with application case examples.

Tekmart EMC Enterprise Storage Team/ December 24, 2021/ Application-aware storage, Archiving and backup, Backup and Archival Tools, Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data protection, backup and archiving, Data storage backup tools, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices, Tech Definitions, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Technical Explanations

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA storage volume is an identifiable unit of data storage. It can be a removable hard disk, but it does not have to be a unit that can be physically removed from a computer or storage system. By Robert Sheldon and Paul Crocetti The term volume, as it relates to storage, can refer to a physical volume or logical volume. A physical

2112, 2021

What is NVMe SSD technology?

Staff Writer/ December 21, 2021/ Computer Storage Hardware, Data Center Hardware, Data center storage, Data Centre Hardware Equipment Technical Resources, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Industry News and Expert Advice, NVMe over Fabrics, NVMe storage, Primary Storage Devices, Server hardware strategy, Solid-state storage, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesNVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a communications interface and driver that takes advantage of the increased bandwidth PCIe has to offer. By Enterprise Technical Support The benefits of NVMe NVMe technology provides superior storage, superior speed and superior compatibility. Since NVMe utilises PCIe sockets, it transfers 25x more data than the SATA equivalent. Along with more data, NVMe’s commands are

2311, 2021

JBOD (just a bunch of disks); an updated definition with its benefits and drawbacks

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ November 23, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Enterprise data storage strategies, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Primary Storage Devices, Tech Definitions, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Technical Explanations

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesJBOD, which stands for just a bunch of disks, is a type of multilevel configuration for disks. It refers to a collection of disks in a computer system or array combined as one logical volume. By Alexander S. Gillis and Brien Posey JBOD is used by organizations that need an efficient on-premises storage method. It offers huge amounts of storage and can

0411, 2021

Microsoft Project Silica and its archive use: an expert overview.

Tekmart Data Center Team/ November 4, 2021/ Backup Tools' Vendors, Cloud computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud storage management and standards, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Partner Content, Primary Storage Devices, Storage Vendors, Timeless Articles, Travelling Techie Quick Reads-Timeless!

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesMicrosoft’s Project Silica stores data in silica glass, similar to the crystals in ‘Superman’ films. In fact, ‘Superman’ already played a major role in the forward-looking project. By Robert Sheldon The 1978 Superman movie has found a home in a piece of quartz glass that’s 2 mm thick and 75 mm square in area — about the size of a drink coaster.