Infinidat, the provider of multi-petabyte data storage solutions, has announced support for VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster (vMSC) with Infinidat InfiniBox Active-Active Replication, providing 100% application and data availability for virtualised environments.
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.
Infinidat extends ecosystem with InfiniBox Active-Active support for VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster
Mar 17, 2020
Exclusive Networks adds HYCU to extend cloud transformation portfolio
Feb 20, 2020
Exclusive Networks has announced a new distribution agreement with HYCU, Inc., an enterprise software company specialising in data backup, recovery and monitoring for next-generation Enterprise Clouds.
SSD launches HotBackup ‘live host’ backup solution for process and mission critical legacy computer systems
Nov 20, 2019
Solid State Disks Ltd (SSD), the advanced storage systems design, development and integration specialist, has launched HotBackup, a solid state ‘live host’ backup solution ideally suited for use in process and mission critical legacy computer systems in a broad range of applications in the telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial process control, engineering and manufacturing, oil and gas, mil/aero and media post-production industries.
Global IoT innovators to demonstrate 5G use cases using oneM2M at ETSI IoT Week
Oct 23, 2019
How oneM2M, the global Internet of Things (IoT) standard, can be used to support new and emerging use cases in the 5G era will be demonstrated at ETSI IoT Week 2019 this week, where the latest real-world IoT deployments across the industry will be showcased.
Komprise adds virtual data lake capability to reduce cost of finding data for analysis
Sep 18, 2019
Komprise has announced general availability of its 2.11 release which includes a new Deep Analytics feature that addresses the biggest concern with big data analytics - searching across multiple storage platforms to identify the right data sets to analyse.
Qumulo announces enterprise file storage feature enhancements
Sep 11, 2019
Qumulo, provider of enterprise-proven hybrid cloud file storage, has announced software advancements that enable enterprises to integrate modern file storage while seamlessly meeting organisational security and access standards already in place.
More than half of businesses identify easy access to their documentation as a priority, Kyocera finds
Sep 11, 2019
In a world where documentation and data dominate, 52% of organisations prioritise easy access to their information as a key objective. This insight was taken from How Lack of Document Storage Space Impacts Enterprises, the latest whitepaper from Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, one of the world’s leading document solutions companies.
Zadara enhances storage platform, adds NVMe-as-a-Service
Aug 28, 2019
Zadara Storage Inc.has added critical enhancements to its fully managed enterprise STaaS (storage-as-a-service) platform – including NVMe. With these new features, Zadara is removing barriers to the adoption of new technologies – and delivering significant economic benefits.
BS Handling Systems completes large racking project for new ASOS storage facility
Aug 14, 2019
BS Handling Systems has completed a substantial racking project for ASOS at its new storage facility in Doncaster.
Spectra Logic celebrates 40th anniversary
Aug 05, 2019
Spectra Logic, developer of data storage solutions, has hit a milestone few companies in the IT industry have reached, namely the celebration of its 40th year of business.
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.
