Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
What is Object Storage? Object storage is a type of data storage architecture that manages and stores data as individual objects, rather than in a file hierarchy (as in file storage) or as blocks (as in block storage). Each object includes the data itself, metadata (descriptive information about the data), and a unique identifier. These […]
Archiving data efficiently is essential to reduce costs, improve storage management, and ensure long-term data preservation. Here’s a detailed plan to achieve cost-efficient data archiving: 1. Assess Your Data and Define Policies Identify Cold Data: Analyze your data to separate active (hot) data from inactive (cold) data. Cold data includes old logs, historical backups, or […]
Implementing immutable backups is a critical strategy for protecting your data from ransomware attacks. Immutable backups ensure that once data is written, it cannot be altered, deleted, or encrypted. Here’s how you can implement immutable backups effectively: 1. Understand Backup Immutability Immutable backups are stored in a way that makes them invulnerable to modification or […]
Handling long-term data archival requires a well-thought-out strategy to ensure data integrity, security, accessibility, and compliance over time. Here are the steps and best practices for long-term data archival: 1. Assess Your Archival Needs Data Type: Determine the types of data you need to archive (e.g., compliance data, logs, historical records, media files). Retention Period: […]
Handling backup storage that is running out of space requires a combination of immediate actions and long-term strategies to ensure your backups remain reliable and your infrastructure is scalable. Here’s a step-by-step approach: Immediate Actions: Audit Backup Data: Identify large backups, redundant files, or outdated data that can be purged. Check for unnecessary backup retention […]
