Buffalo Technology has launched the economical and combined Network Attached Storage (NAS) and iSCSI solution for enterprise departments, small businesses and the home office, with the TeraStation 3400 (TS3400).
Data Storage, Backup, Restore and Recovery, Data Security, Data Management
Data storage is the process of saving digital information in a way that it can be retrieved later. It is a core function of computers and other electronic devices. Data storage can be accomplished using a variety of media, including hard drives, solid-state drives, optical discs, and cloud storage/data centre. A data center is a physical facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. These IT Reseller articles relate to Data Storage, Data Storage and backup, Data Storage and Retrieval, Storage application, Storage devices, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Data Security, Data Management, Backup and recovery, Digital Storage & Web storage.
IT end-user-focused research on backup Identifies data growth as driver for recovery-based pricing
Aug 15, 2013
Asigra Inc., the cloud backup, recovery and restore software provider since 1986, has announced the results of new research on the impact of data growth on backup and recovery pricing and cost containment.
Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA becomes Cisco European distributor for SAP HANA–Based UCS servers
Aug 07, 2013
Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distributor and an operating group of Avnet, Inc., has been selected by Cisco as the first distributor in EMEA to provide Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) servers running the new SAP HANA software platform.
Pure Storage expands operations to EMEA
Mar 28, 2013
Pure Storage, the all-flash enterprise storage array company, has expanded its operations to help businesses in EMEA deliver data faster, using less space and power.
Egnyte secures Oxford University's ideas
Feb 14, 2013
Egnyte has announced Isis Innovation as its latest customer. Isis Innovation is using Egnyte as the file sharing infrastructure for managing the commercialisation of intellectual property on behalf of Oxford University.
Nexenta Systems enables Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School to halve its storage costs
Nov 08, 2012
Nexenta Systems, the software-defined Storage solutions provider for the enterprise, has announced that Kent based secondary academy, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, has implemented two NexentaStor SAN solutions to support its entire VMware virtual environment.
Bank archives more than 1 billion documents with Saperion solution
Sep 25, 2012
Every month, the electronic archive of OTP Bank Rt. in Budapest grows by approximately five million documents. As of August 2012, another 700 million older documents were imported into the system, raising the electronic archive's total to more than one billion.
ExaGrid penetrates 50 EMC data domain mid-sized and small enterprise customers
Sep 13, 2012
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has announced that 50 companies and organizations previously using EMC Data Domain have selected ExaGrid's disk backup with deduplication to either replace their Data Domain system or to handle new growth and projects where they needed more cost-effective scalability.
Quantum launches Q-Cloud for business-class data protection
Aug 30, 2012
Quantum Corp., the global data protection and big data management solutions provier, has announced a new cloud-based backup and disaster recovery (DR) subscription service, Q-Cloud, which provides business-class data protection at a consumer cloud storage price.
Avere Systems solves VMware storage problem at biotechnology company
Aug 23, 2012
Avere Systems has announced that Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, has implemented its FXT Series Edge filers into its existing storage infrastructure.
Data Storage
Data Storage is a core function of computers and other electronic devices. Data storage devices come in a variety of forms, including hard drives, solid-state drives, optical discs, and flash drives.
The most common type of data storage is file storage. File storage organizes data into files and folders, which makes it easy for users to find and manage their data. Block storage is another type of data storage that is often used for databases.
Here are some of the different types of data storage:
- Hard drives: Hard drives are the most common type of data storage. They are relatively inexpensive and can store a large amount of data.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs): SSDs are newer type of data storage that are faster than hard drives. However, they are also more expensive.
- Optical discs: Optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs, are a popular type of data storage for storing music, movies, and other files.
- Flash drives: Flash drives are small, portable devices that can be used to store data. They are a convenient way to transfer data between devices.
Data Centers
A data center is a facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It is a centralized location for the collection, storage, processing, and distribution of data. Data centers are typically used by large organizations, such as corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
The key components of a data center include:
- Servers: Servers are the primary computing devices in a data center. They are responsible for running applications and storing data.
- Storage: Data centers need a way to store large amounts of data. This is typically done using disk drives, tape drives, or solid-state drives.
- Networking: Data centers need a reliable network infrastructure to connect the servers and storage devices. This network must be able to handle a high volume of traffic.
- Power: Data centers need a reliable power supply to keep the servers and storage devices running. This is often done using backup generators and UPS systems.
- Cooling: Data centers generate a lot of heat. This heat needs to be removed to prevent the servers and storage devices from overheating. This is typically done using air conditioners or chillers.
Data centers are typically located in areas with a cool climate and a reliable power supply. They are also often located in close proximity to major telecommunications networks.
The benefits of using a data center include:
- Scalability: Data centers can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of the organization.
- Security: Data centers are typically located in secure facilities with controlled access.
- Reliability: Data centers are designed to be highly reliable and available.
- Performance: Data centers can provide high performance for applications and data storage.
