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Hybrid cloud storage product comparison
Hybrid cloud storage products are, with certain provisos, up to the task of providing primary or nearline storage to organisations that want to offload working data to the cloud. Feature
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Guide to cloud archiving services
Learn about the key benefits of cloud archiving, how it compares with in-house archiving, and questions to ask a prospective cloud archive provider. guide
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Cloud archive: The most mature of the cloud storage services
Cloud archive: The cloud is an ideal fit for long-term remote service provider data retention. We list the key benefits of cloud archive services and some UK providers. Feature
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Can flash storage technology meet cloud service providers’ needs?
Flash technology can be a boon to both cloud service providers and enterprises as they continue the hunt for a highly available and cost-effectively scalable storage solution. Feature
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How open source "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage works
MercadoLibre’s "Swift" OpenStack Object Storage makes use of clusters of commodity servers to store typically static data; MD5 hash algorithm assigns unique identifiers to files. Feature
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MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack
MercadoLibre blazes open source cloud storage trail using OpenStack components for object storage, block storage and computing to set up a private cloud infrastructure. Feature
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Cloud backup options: Pure cloud vs hybrid cloud backup
Cloud backup is increasingly being seen as a flexible and cost-effective option by many organisations, but what are the pros and cons of pure cloud backup and hybrid cloud backup? Feature
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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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Quantum launches Q-Cloud DR, backup services with vmPro and DXi dedupe
Quantum packages vmPRO virtual backup, DXi dedupe target and offsite data centers into Q-Cloud DR and backup services. News | 27 Aug 2012
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Maginatics enters cloud file sharing market
Maginatics claims its MagFS cloud file sharing service has the scale and security to stand out to enterprises in a crowded market. News | 27 Aug 2012
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Coraid launches EtherCloud for EtherDrive SAN
Coraid EtherCloud software runs on the company's EtherDrive SAN platform to help quickly provision storage services for private clouds. News | 24 Aug 2012
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For cheap and slow, Amazon Glacier is the way to go
The Amazon Glacier cloud storage service looks to solve the 100-year archive problem, but you might have to wait up to five hours to retrieve data. News | 22 Aug 2012
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Compuverde pitches object storage at cloud, big data
Newcomer Compuverde aims its object storage software and gateway at service providers and enterprises with big data needs. News | 20 Aug 2012
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Cleversafe enhances plans for big data storage, 10 exabyte cloud
Cleversafe’s big data storage plans continue with a new object storage system it says can be used for an exabyte-scale cloud. News | 14 Aug 2012
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Assessment firm turns to StorSimple cloud storage for backup, DR
Personality testing firm CPP installed a StorSimple cloud storage controller for user files and SharePoint, and expanded into cloud backup and DR. News | 10 Aug 2012
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TwinStrata CloudArray moves inside the cloud for DR
TwinStrata adds in-cloud option to its CloudArray cloud storage gateway that installs at the cloud provider site and fails over applications for DR. News | 08 Aug 2012
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HP goes live with Cloud Object Storage to challenge Amazon
HP Cloud Object Storage, aimed at service providers, comes out of beta and goes into GA; HP's cloud uses OpenStack object storage and Akamai for CDN. News | 01 Aug 2012
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MSPAlliance appoints Locknet chief to advisory board; more news
The MSPAlliance has named Peter Kujawa to its advisory board; NexGen announces 35-city customer education tour; and more news. News | 27 Jul 2012
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Cloud backup versus cloud storage comparison
Cloud hype has blurred the cloud storage and cloud backup, recovery and restore line. This tip will offer a cloud BURR versus cloud storage comparison. Tip
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Advantages of using an object storage system
Learn the advantages of implementing an object storage system in your data storage environment. Tip
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Low-investment cloud backup solutions for VARs: The sales-only model
Read up on one type of cloud backup solutions available to VARs: services that VARs simply sell rather than manage or host themselves. Tip
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Cloud-based archiving: Is it right for your environment?
Cloud-based archiving is becoming popular due to its data accessibility features and price point. Find out what you need to consider before moving to a cloud archive. Tip
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Why you should incorporate a cloud disaster recovery plan
Implementing a cloud disaster recovery plan can lead to financial savings, but also ensures a company's data is safely secured off-site. Tip
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A guide to moving applications to the cloud
When considering moving applications to the cloud, it's important to understand which applications will perform well, and which aren't a good fit. Tip
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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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Dealing with cloud storage service providers: Avoiding vendor lock-in
Vendor lock-in remains a top-of-mind issue for cloud users. Arun Taneja explains what precautions can be taken when committing to cloud storage service providers. Tip
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Addressing VDI challenges with a WAN optimizer
Find out how to use a WAN optimizer to address VDI challenges, including details on WAN optimization techniques and vendors, such as F5, Riverbed, Citrix and Silver Peak. 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 data backup vs. tape backup
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses whether cloud data backup is a replacement for tape in this Expert Response. Answer
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What are the costs associated with cloud data backup services, and what options are available to lar
Dave Ellis talks about the main options companies have for cloud backup providers and the costs associated with them in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Off site backup suppliers - how do you choose the most suitable for your business?
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Offsite vs. onsite storage
Storage expert Greg Schulz discusses offsite vs. onsite storage. Ask the Expert
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EMC DMX vs. Centera
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question regarding EMC DMX vs. Centera storage devices. Ask the Expert
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Cloud pricing model offers advantages over conventional storage
Cloud storage expert Marc Staimer details the advantages of a cloud pricing model, such as lower up-front costs and a vendor-agnostic infrastructure. Video
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Erasure coding, mirroring offer data protection for cloud storage
Vendors are pushing erasure coding technology as a feature that can provide superior data protection for cloud storage. Video
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Storage Radio: HP launches Cloud Object Storage, announces 3PAR SSD option
Join SearchStorage.com’s executive editor Ellen O’Brien and senior news editor Dave Raffo as they discuss HP's foray into the cloud in our latest Storage Radio podcast. Podcast
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Want to build a private cloud? Expert video interview offers guidance
Marc Staimer answers questions on how to build a private cloud, covering its biggest advantages, software requirements and the role of object storage. Video
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The role of an object storage system in the cloud
In this expert video, analyst Marc Staimer explains the importance of object storage in the successful development of cloud architectures. Video
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Cloud storage issues: security, vendors and infrastructure options
Arun Taneja, founder and consulting analyst at Taneja Group, discusses the most common cloud storage issues facing data storage managers with editors from SearchCloudStorage.com. Video
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Video: EMC users discuss hybrid storage strategies for SSD, cloud
EMC World 2012 attendees said they aren’t far along on the SSD and cloud storage adoption curve. Video
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Creating a private cloud environment offers cost savings, scalability
Creating a private cloud can bring cost savings, scalability and self-service, but the transformation may involve moving to object storage. Podcast
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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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Expert advice for archiving in the cloud
In this TechTalk video with Stephen Foskett, learn the right questions to ask and the details of archiving in the cloud. Video
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Cloud pricing model offers advantages over conventional storage
Cloud storage expert Marc Staimer details the advantages of a cloud pricing model, such as lower up-front costs and a vendor-agnostic infrastructure. Video
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Quantum launches Q-Cloud DR, backup services with vmPro and DXi dedupe
Quantum packages vmPRO virtual backup, DXi dedupe target and offsite data centers into Q-Cloud DR and backup services. News
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Maginatics enters cloud file sharing market
Maginatics claims its MagFS cloud file sharing service has the scale and security to stand out to enterprises in a crowded market. News
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Coraid launches EtherCloud for EtherDrive SAN
Coraid EtherCloud software runs on the company's EtherDrive SAN platform to help quickly provision storage services for private clouds. News
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For cheap and slow, Amazon Glacier is the way to go
The Amazon Glacier cloud storage service looks to solve the 100-year archive problem, but you might have to wait up to five hours to retrieve data. News
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Compuverde pitches object storage at cloud, big data
Newcomer Compuverde aims its object storage software and gateway at service providers and enterprises with big data needs. News
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Cleversafe enhances plans for big data storage, 10 exabyte cloud
Cleversafe’s big data storage plans continue with a new object storage system it says can be used for an exabyte-scale cloud. News
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Assessment firm turns to StorSimple cloud storage for backup, DR
Personality testing firm CPP installed a StorSimple cloud storage controller for user files and SharePoint, and expanded into cloud backup and DR. News
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Cloud backup versus cloud storage comparison
Cloud hype has blurred the cloud storage and cloud backup, recovery and restore line. This tip will offer a cloud BURR versus cloud storage comparison. Tip
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TwinStrata CloudArray moves inside the cloud for DR
TwinStrata adds in-cloud option to its CloudArray cloud storage gateway that installs at the cloud provider site and fails over applications for DR. News
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About Storage-as-a-service (Saas) and hosted storage
Outsourced storage and using storage service providers are strategic considerations for any organization. In this topics section, find the latest information and resources.