Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesAn all-flash array (AFA), also known as a solid-state storage disk system or a solid-state array, is an external storage array that uses only flash media for persistent storage. By Garry Kranz and Brien Posey Flash memory is used in place of the spinning hard disk drives (HDDs) that have long been associated with networked storage systems. Vendors that sell all-flash arrays usually
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) 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
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesRAID 5 and RAID 6 provide solid data protection, but both have their pros and cons. Find out what to compare when deciding between RAID 5 vs. RAID 6 in this tip. By Brien Posey To provision storage for a workload, IT pros must choose the right storage architecture. This decision may come down to choosing between RAID 5 vs.
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesTape backup is the practice of periodically copying data from a primary storage device to a tape cartridge so the data can be recovered if there is a hard disk crash or failure. Tape backups can be done manually or be programmed to happen automatically with appropriate software. By Paul Crocetti Tape backup systems exist for needs ranging from backing up the hard disk on a personal computer
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesStudies show that tape archives are a comparatively cheaper method of long-term data retention. Explore how to use active archive and other storage technologies with a tape system. By Jon Toigo The key advantage of using tape for the lion’s share of storage is its low cost of ownership. Multiple disk archiving vs. tape archiving analyses have been conducted by organizations ranging
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe quick and simple nature of snapshot backup systems can be a big win for your data protection platform. However, there are elements of snapshots that aren’t great for backup. By Paul Crocetti and W. Curtis Preston Snapshot-based backup systems can change the game for anyone interested in using them as their primary method for backing up and restoring critical data.
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesNAS devices provide reliable data storage for businesses of all sizes. Backing up that data requires organizations to implement additional data protection efforts. By John Edwards Network-attached storage systems store data on external and physical drives, which frequently lack any built-in backup and recovery capabilities. Fortunately, multiple NAS device backup methods are easily and widely available. NAS operating systems are
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesDon’t overlook or ignore these 10 data storage issues — including ones related to staff, security and cost — as they could disrupt operations without the proper planning. By Paul Kirvan Considering how ubiquitous data storage is, one might think no serious challenges exist for such a key part of most organizations. However, there are several data storage issues, including
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesRapid cloud adoption during the pandemic has increased the attack surface and heightened the risk of misconfiguring services, leaving organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks. By Sebastian Klovig Skelton Every organisation deploying Amazon Web Services (AWS) has experienced at least one security incident in its public cloud environment over the past year, with businesses’ rapid move to the cloud making
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesThe pandemic has forced enterprises to rethink their operations. Now, it’s time for IT leaders to put their network modernization projects in motion. By John Fruehe Amid all the changes the global pandemic has brought to businesses, the drive to modernize networks might be the most significant. COVID-19 affected both the physical density of employees at headquarters and the numbers
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