Solid State Disks Reports

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we have put together a list of key definitions in storage and data protection to help you make sense of the fast-evolving storage technology landscape. From software-defined storage to non-volatile memory express (NVMe), we hope this extensive list of definitions will help you succeed in an increasingly data-driven world.

Posted: 28 Jun 2017 | Published: 29 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, learn about the innovations in flash like NVMe, Flash DIMM, and more that are just over the horizon and can help your all-flash systems stay ahead of the curve.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 | Published: 04 Oct 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, learn about the new M.2 SSD form factor configuration. Then, get some information into the cost, capacity, and design of this remarkable new technology.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 | Published: 04 Oct 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide by consultant Jim O'Reilly, learn about the rise of NVMe, how it as replaced the long-term need for SATA, what technologies it will do battle with next, and more.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 | Published: 04 Oct 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, learn 4 ways you can optimize SSD performance and longevity. For example, you'll discover which files are best suited for SSDs, find out why defragmentation may actually detrimental, and more.

Posted: 27 Sep 2017 | Published: 25 Sep 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide from Marc Staimer, founder and senior analyst at Dragon Slayer Consulting, learn 7 ways flash storage can outperform HDDs for all your workloads. Download now to determine flash's compatibility with non-critical workloads, as well.

Posted: 21 Sep 2017 | Published: 18 Sep 2017

EGUIDE: Should you go all-in on hyper-convergence infrastructure (HCI) or play it more conservatively? This e-guide explores why traditional storage infrastructures are falling short, why the industry is leaning toward HCI, and more.

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 | Published: 29 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: This SearchStorage.com pocket guide will assist you in not only selecting an all-flash array vendor, but also illustrates how to choose an AFA based on an examination of three AFA product categories— high-end enterprise arrays, midrange systems, and NAS appliances.

Posted: 17 Aug 2017 | Published: 14 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Because we're in the midst of a worldwide NAND flash shortage, will once-lowered costs now rise? Download this guide as our editors evaluate the impact the NAND flash shortage has on the cost of SSDs (and how that compares per gigabyte to HDDs), as well as new use cases like flash as RAM.

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 | Published: 03 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Download this guide to get a technical breakdown from our editors on Kaminario's K2 array, including it data compression improvements (ratio of 4:1) and compatibility with NVMe. Then, you'll access a Q&A with Kaminario's CEO Dani Golan, in which he identifies how the flash market is shifting.

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 | Published: 04 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: In this guide, our experts deconstruct the high-density all-flash disruption. Additionally, you'll access an article by George Crump, President of Storage Switzerland, in which he illustrates the state of this year's flash storage systems, and talks in detail about NVMe, as well as flash DIMM.

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 | Published: 04 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Use this guide as a means to building your all-flash array business case by characterizing your apps and their requirements. Inside, you'll learn how to construct your AFA case, while reviewing five factors to consider before making your purchase.

Posted: 09 Aug 2017 | Published: 03 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: In this guide from the SearchStorage.com editors, senior news writer Garry Kranz sits down with Pure Storage CEO Scott Dietzen to assess the evolutionary cycle of NVMe flash, the likely timeline for its mainstream adoption, a glimpse into flash-based backup techniques, and more. Read on to stay in the NVMe loop.

Posted: 26 Jul 2017 | Published: 20 Jul 2017

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we evaluate eight leading AFA vendors to let you decide which products best suit your organization. Read on as Logan Harbaugh, IT consultant and freelance reviewer with SearchStorage, breaks down how to select an AFA vendor based on functional specification, 3 essential purchasing considerations, and more.

Posted: 26 Jul 2017 | Published: 20 Jul 2017

EGUIDE: This e-guide enables you to approach your private cloud strategy from a new perspective and covers several best practices to help maximize your ROI.

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 | Published: 22 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: Our experts compiled this guide to determining the most suitable AFA vendor for your enterprise—ensuring you choose one that not only provides snapshots and thin provisioning, but also active-active controllers and replication, and QoS. Read on to also gain access to instruction for a three-phase AFA implementation.

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 | Published: 19 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In this guide, read an interview with the CEO of one major flash storage distributor as he talks about NVMe, how customers are using SSDs, and plans for the future. Then, read more about an all-flash offering that's already prepped for NVMe capabilities as soon as the demand arises.

Posted: 26 Jun 2017 | Published: 20 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: Use this expert-guide to figure out if your workloads are right for flash storage, as well as explore 5 additional factors to consider before adopting a flash solution.

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 | Published: 20 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: Go inside this expert-guide to learn how to effectively price all-flash offerings. Then, learn how those on the cutting-edge of the flash market are putting their arrays to work reducing I/O latencies. Finally, discover the 2 data reduction strategies that many flash vendors put to work in their systems.

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 | Published: 19 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, George Crump outlines the state of flash storage systems, and demonstrates how to use NVMe and flash DIMM to proactively keep performance ahead of users' expectations. Read on as Crump also predicts the fate of HDDs, and explains how to keep pace by improving internal and external connectivity.

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 | Published: 09 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In order to get the most out of your new flash array, you need to start with a solid foundation of practices and complimentary technology. In this expert guide, learn 7 tips to achieving faster, more efficient storage.

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 | Published: 09 Jun 2017

EBOOK: Where there are instances when either all-flash or hybrid arrays work well—that is where the battle for dominance occurs. In this issue of Storage Handbook, our experts deconstruct the hybrid vs. AFA debate, digging into cost, network connectivity, and which arrays are more pertinent for primary storage workloads.

Posted: 27 Apr 2017 | Published: 27 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Download this guide as Tom Fenton, Senior Validation Engineer at the Taneja Group, illustrates several critical factors to consider when deciding to use an all-flash or hybrid array in your virtual desktop environments. Here, you'll evaluate hybrid vs. all-flash on cost, ability access to cold data, compression and deduplication, and more.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 20 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Use this guide as a comprehensive resource for evaluating flash caching benefits, trade-offs, 3 main implementation models, and determine where to cache in order to leverage faster media and improve I/O performance.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 17 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Access this e-guide to clue into exactly why SSD is emerging as a solid storage choice for SQL Server. Our experts highlight how SSD's embedded controller ensures the integrity of the data stored in the drive, and address your concerns centered on drive reliability and longevity.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 17 Apr 2017