Storage management and analytics
Find the latest news and buying advice about storage management and analytics on this topics page. Storage data analytics collects metrics and data logs for predictive analysis. Modern analytics applications are often SaaS-based and can be understood and used without the expertise required to use comprehensive third-party storage resource management tools.
Top Stories
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Feature
06 Oct 2025
Manage storage with log forwarding via rsyslog
Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to effectively plan and implement an automated log centralization process using rsyslog's flexible features. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2025
5 tips for improving data storage efficiency
Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Sep 2025
What is a Fibre Channel switch (FC switch)? How it works, benefits and comparison to Ethernet switch
A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that's compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Sep 2025
What is data migration? Definition, strategy and best practices
Data migration is the process of transferring data between data storage systems, data formats or computer systems. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Aug 2025
Nasuni enters new era with enhanced intelligence, exec changes
The combination of new product capabilities, strategic vision for AI readiness and leadership additions suggests Nasuni is entering a new era -- focused on actionable intelligence. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Aug 2025
What is defragmentation?
Defragmentation, also known as 'defragging' or 'defrag,' is the process of rearranging the data on a storage medium, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), to ensure efficient storage and access. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2025
AI brings storage admin challenges of trust, tech and liability
Storage admins should stock up on aspirin as the continued enterprise AI adoption throughout 2025 will create new challenges in trust, technology and legal liability. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Jul 2025
What is data in use?
Data in use is data that is currently being updated, processed, erased, accessed or read by a system, application, user or device. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
09 Jul 2025
HPE Discover 2025 news and conference guide
Use this guide to stay up to date on the latest from HPE, and watch for timely news updates from the HPE Discover 2025 conference, taking place in Las Vegas from June 23 to 26. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jul 2025
Control user storage using Linux quotas
Explore uses and functions of Linux storage quotas plus a step-by-step example of quota configuration. Admins can roll out quotas with minimal disruption to users. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2025
Panzura Symphony conducts automated user data permissions
Panzura tunes its Symphony software to automatically add and remove users from protected data and connect with third-party storage vendors like IBM and NetApp. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2025
Manage Linux storage space with du and df commands
The du and df commands detailed here enable sys admins to review and understand the storage capabilities of their on-premises or cloud-based servers, whether physical or virtual. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jun 2025
Dive into 9 Bash commands for Linux storage management
Learning these essential tools simplifies your life as an admin and enables you to manage Linux servers more effectively. Use these examples to start working with storage space. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2025
Dell’s AI focus is real -- even if the buzz is loud, say partners
Dell partners compare the excitement around AI to that of the cloud rush, but insist there is substance behind the hype. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2025
What is a zettabyte (ZB)?
A zettabyte (ZB) is a unit of measurement used by technology professionals and the general public to describe a computer's or other device's storage capacity. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Ecosystem now central to Dell’s AI strategy
Dell has revealed a host of new ecosystem partners — an approach it says is now central to its AI strategy. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2025
Dell Technologies World: Dell partners with Nvidia on AI Factory 2.0
Dell AI Factory with Nvidia 2.0, featuring new infrastructure, enterprise AI solutions and managed services, debuts at Dell Technologies World. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 May 2025
26 essential Linux storage commands for management
Monitor, manage and secure storage capacity across your Linux servers, devices and dev workstations. These commands aid management of file sizes, partitions and file systems. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
NetApp security updates target future quantum threats
The latest data protection and recovery updates bring post-quantum cryptography to NetApp's block and file workloads alongside new BlueXP services. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2025
The ultimate guide to backup deduplication
Backup deduplication can reduce active storage space consumption, decrease backup job times and increase the overall efficiency of a storage infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
17 Apr 2025
Manage storage using Linux Logical Volume Manager
To see how flexible your storage space can be, consider Logical Volume Manager on Linux. Flexibility is critical on servers housing huge numbers of files or other resources. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2025
Hammerspace vacuums $100 million in Series B to gear for IPO
The latest funding round doubles the prior Series A total with new and prior investors in Hammerspace to expand sales and marketing reach, but experts question IPO ambitions. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Apr 2025
What is a disk image?
A disk image is a compressed file that contains a copy of the entire contents of a computer's hard drive or other storage media, such as optical discs or solid-state drives. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Mar 2025
What is direct-attached storage (DAS) and how does it work?
Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of data storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2025
Storage metadata services for AI apps trending at Nvidia GTC
Nvidia's GTC show once again places AI applications at center stage, with storage vendors seeing their platforms' metadata capabilities as a key development component. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2025
Amazon exec: New AWS S3 capabilities highly adopted by users
AWS Storage VP Andrew Warfield talks about how customers are using the latest feature launches from the Amazon S3 team as part of the vendor's Pi Day 2025 conference. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2025
How to prepare a data storage budget, with free template
Budgeting for data storage can be part of an organization's larger budget -- but make sure every line item is included. The downloadable template here can help. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2025
Block storage and Kafka events come to Vast Data Platform
A new Apache Kafka API-compatible service enables customers to move their data management services closer to storage using the Vast Data Platform, which now offers block storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2025
XFS vs. ext4: Which Linux file system maximizes storage?
Storage devices require a file system to organize data. Make the best choice -- XFS or ext4 -- for your Linux server's anticipated data storage workload. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2025
Panzura CloudFS capabilities focus on business continuity
Panzura's CloudFS hybrid cloud storage platform expands file access speeds and offers a new workload recovery capability without the need for high availability tooling. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2025
Komprise now blocks PII data from accidental AI ingestion
Enterprises feeding unstructured data into AI models can avoid security leaks with a new PII data detection and quarantining capability in the Komprise data management platform. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2025
NetApp sells Spot business to Flexera for $100M
Flexera acquires NetApp's cloud management business and products as the storage vendor focuses on a hybrid cloud and AI future. Continue Reading
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