Companies of all sizes prepare to benefit from Storage Area Networks.
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.
MCE Sold 2 Million ExcelStor Hard Disks In The Last Two Years
Aug 23, 2004
ExcelStor manufactures the hard disks under exclusive licence from Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
Sony promotion reducing initial costs on selected StorStation products
Aug 18, 2004
Offering free AIT Media worth up to EUR910 with purchases of its libraries, autoloaders and SAIT drives.
3PAR SIMPLIFIES LINUX DEPLOYMENT FOR THE UTILITY DATACENTER WITH NEW 3PAR VIRTUAL COPY DBA FOR LINUX
Aug 18, 2004
Linux-Based Storage Now Easier, More Available and More Adaptable.
Reach for the stars with Imations latest reseller promotion
Aug 18, 2004
Imation has announced a new promotion giving resellers the opportunity to earn fantastic gifts plus a chance to win two VIP tickets to a London film premiere.
Certance Broadens Data Protection Family With LTO Ultrium 3 Performance And LTO Ultrium 2 Half-Height Value Tape Solutions
Aug 17, 2004
Certance LTO-3 Delivers 800 GB Capacity, 490 GB/hr Performance; LTO-2 Half-Height Products Enable SMEs Access to LTO Ultrium Open Format Benefits.
Releasing the benefits from document management, by Les Paul, Datum
Aug 17, 2004
There are specific application benefits that can be achieved from effective document management, for instance anything to do with your CRM system, managing your contracts, sales proposals and all the documentation to do with your customers.
NSI announces support for rapidly developing iSCSI storage protocol
Aug 17, 2004
Double-Take software passes rigorous testing process with flying colours and brings benefits of data replication to iSCSI storage devices.
British Armed Forces reap the benefits of the worlds first data storage system delivered by AMS and based on Sonys S-AIT WORM technology
Aug 17, 2004
Five leading vendors of mission critical technologies, primed and successfully integrated by AMS, have together built a state-of-the-art archival system for the Defence Geographic Centre (DGC).
Overland Storage Named Industry Leader in iSCSI Disk-to-Disk Storage
Aug 13, 2004
REO 4000 price/performance ratio hard to beat.
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.
