Storage

Network-attached storage, or NAS, has long been the industrial method for on-premises data storage. Organization networks, including authorized personnel and pertinent customers, use NAS servers as the central point for storing and retrieving data. NAS servers are specialized computers built to hold one or more storage drives and constructed in a logical, redundant method known as RAID configuration. Adopting NAS technology can mean increased service...

For System Administrators looking for ways to bolster their skills or to get ahead of the competition when job hunting, data center management training and certifications could be the answer. Experienced and educated data center designers, managers and facilities personnel have a lot of opportunities to advance by earning certifications. How are Data Center Management Certifications Categorized? Certifications are broken up into multiple categories to reflect...

If you're looking for a system to store your company’s data on-premises or in the cloud, chances are you'll be considering at least one of these top enterprise database software solutions. How far back does your knowledge of databases go — late-1980s, mid-1990s, five years ago? If so, you might not recognize some of the old-timers on this list. You'll also do a double-take if...

It's pretty common these days to see server systems used as dual-purpose platforms for both compute and storage. That trend has also made its way over to the world of storage systems, as more vendors are adding server-like capabilities to their storage products. QNAP is one of those storage vendors that has been adding services like containers and virtualization plus the ability to run any...

The Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) platform has been around for quite some time and has gained traction in the blade market previously dominated by the likes of Dell, HP and IBM. In fact, IDC pegged Cisco's blade revenue second only to HP in the second quarter of 2015. They have quietly built up a large customer list with many installations choosing multiple UCS products...