The right solution for data storage will reduce costs and increase access to information and improve security for your company. Learn about the different options available to choose the one that is best suited to your requirements.
Virtual Storage Appliance
Virtual Storage Appliances are software-based alternatives to physical storage systems. They work in a virtualized environment on the basis of a virtual machine (VM) abstracting the storage resources and making them a single storage device to the hosts and VMs as well as the host infrastructure. VSAs allow for flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. They also integrate seamlessly with virtualization platforms.
SAN Storage
SAN storage stores files on multiple disks. This provides more redundancy and higher performance than traditional block storage. VMware vSAN, unlike other storage solutions which are built on port technology, can be used in a cluster for optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Cloud Storage
Cloud storage services are available in many types, but the most well-known are Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure. This type of storage can be used to archive data that isn’t frequently used or to comply with the requirements of industry standards and regulations for retention of records.
Technology malfunctions do happen, but it’s important to have a backup system in place to avoid interruptions and loss of vital business data. A reliable backup and recovery system can help you quickly recover from a problem while still maintaining access to all your data. This is particularly crucial for your most valuable assets like customer and employee data.
