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What is object storage technology (and why should you care)?

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What is object storage technology (and why should you care)?
Deconstructing the storage algorithm
Translating those misleading data storage terms
Definition: cold storage
Definition: global namespace
EXPERT ADVICE
What is object storage technology (and why should you care)?
Object technology offers scalability, economical operation and better data management; but it's very different from file and block storage systems.  (SearchStorage.com)
Deconstructing the storage algorithm
Jon Toigo examines the four steps of the storage algorithm, and concludes that the current storage equation just doesn't add up.  (SearchStorage.com)
Translating those misleading data storage terms
Buying storage gear can be confusing, but if you put some effort into learning the real meaning behind vendors' data storage terms, it could also be a lot of fun.  (SearchStorage.com)
Definition: cold storage
Cold storage is the retention of inactive data that an organization rarely, if ever, expects to access.  (SearchStorage.com)
Definition: global namespace
Global namespace is a feature that provides a consolidated view into multiple Network File Systems (NFS), Common Internet File Systems (CIFS), network-attached storage (NAS) systems or file servers that are in different physical locations.  (SearchStorage.com)
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