File, block and object are fundamental to how users and applications access and modify data storage. That’s been the case for decades, and the transition to the cloud has seen that remain so – but ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. With so many emerging ...

In the Linux environment, the file system acts as a backbone, orchestrating the systematic storage and retrieval of data. It is a hierarchical structure that outlines how data is organized, stored, ...

Where should I store this file? How do I know if my file contains protected data? What happens if this information gets into the wrong hands? There's a lot to consider about proper file storage and ...

Digital data drives the modern economy. The fact that most non-personal service and travel businesses were less affected or even thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to the ability of ...

Application-based, file-based, and block-based migration all have their own merits and use cases. Choosing the right solution starts with understanding their differences. Data migration is a critical ...

IDC estimates that upwards of 80% of business information is likely to be formed of unstructured data by 2025. And while “unstructured” can be something of a misnomer, because all files have some sort ...

Cut Costs: Tiering cold data to cheaper storage can reduce expenses by over 70% annually. Boost Security: Moving unstructured data off primary storage limits ransomware exposure. Stay Seamless: ...

Learn how to backup data safely in 2026 using the 3‑2‑1 backup rule, protecting files with multiple copies, media types, and ...

Transferring large amounts of data quickly and efficiently is a common challenge in enterprise data management. Samrat Aich, with nearly twenty years of IT experience, has addressed this issue by ...