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MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Oct 5, 2024 · Fundamentals

Understanding Block, File, and Object Storage: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases

Block, file, and object storage each offer distinct architectures and trade‑offs—block storage provides high performance but limited sharing, file storage enables easy sharing at lower speeds, and object storage combines both advantages with metadata‑driven distribution—this guide explains their principles, benefits, drawbacks, and ideal applications.

NASSANblock storage
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Understanding Block, File, and Object Storage: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases
Baidu App Technology
Baidu App Technology
Nov 15, 2021 · Frontend Development

State Management in San: san-store Implementation and Time‑Travel Debugging

The article explains front‑end state management using San’s san‑store, detailing its Flux‑style architecture, action registration, component connection, immutable updates with san‑update, and a time‑travel debugging system that logs state changes, restores snapshots, computes efficient diffs, and discusses its benefits and limitations.

DebuggingFluxSAN
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State Management in San: san-store Implementation and Time‑Travel Debugging
Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Aug 5, 2021 · Fundamentals

Understanding DAS, NAS, SAN and RAID: A Complete Storage Fundamentals Guide

This article provides a comprehensive overview of storage fundamentals, covering the concepts, architectures, and use cases of Direct‑Access Storage (DAS), Network‑Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Networks (SAN), and detailed explanations of RAID levels, their advantages, limitations, and implementation options.

DASNASRAID
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Understanding DAS, NAS, SAN and RAID: A Complete Storage Fundamentals Guide
Baidu App Technology
Baidu App Technology
Feb 4, 2021 · Frontend Development

Mastering Hot Module Replacement in San: Inside san-hot-loader

This article explains how to enable and configure Hot Module Replacement for the San framework using san-hot-loader, covering both San CLI and manual Webpack setups, the underlying HMR workflow, module detection logic, and the core code that injects runtime updates for components and stores.

Hot Module ReplacementJavaScriptSAN
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Mastering Hot Module Replacement in San: Inside san-hot-loader
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Nov 30, 2020 · Industry Insights

Cut Storage Costs and Boost Disaster Recovery with Deduplication and Encryption

Data deduplication eliminates redundant data blocks to lower storage and bandwidth costs, while source‑ and transmission‑level encryption safeguards data in transit and at rest; the article also compares hardware vs software deduplication, various storage architectures (DAS, SAN, NAS, object and distributed storage) and their trade‑offs.

BackupNASSAN
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Cut Storage Costs and Boost Disaster Recovery with Deduplication and Encryption
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Sep 6, 2020 · Fundamentals

Introduction to Data Storage Virtualization Technology (Part 2)

This article explains the concepts, principles, and benefits of storage virtualization, covering host‑level, network‑level, and storage‑level approaches, and compares NAS and SAN technologies while highlighting how virtualization creates unified storage pools and reduces total cost of ownership.

NASSANStorage Virtualization
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Introduction to Data Storage Virtualization Technology (Part 2)
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Aug 2, 2020 · Fundamentals

Understanding Modern Data Storage: From Hard Disks to NAS and SAN

This article explains the fundamentals of data storage, covering hard‑disk hardware, internal structures, logical volumes, file systems, and the differences between direct‑attached, network‑attached, and storage‑area network solutions.

Logical VolumeNASSAN
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Understanding Modern Data Storage: From Hard Disks to NAS and SAN
Efficient Ops
Efficient Ops
Feb 2, 2019 · Operations

Understanding DAS, NAS, and SAN: A Guide to Modern Storage Technologies

This article explains the three main storage architectures—Direct Attached Storage (DAS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Area Network (SAN)—and compares their protocols, scaling methods, caching policies, RAID levels, LUN concepts, and core Linux block I/O structures.

DASNASRAID
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Understanding DAS, NAS, and SAN: A Guide to Modern Storage Technologies
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Nov 15, 2018 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Fibre Channel Switches: NPIV, Zoning, Port Types, and Long‑Distance Configurations

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Fibre Channel switches, covering NPIV virtualization, zone concepts and types, various port modes including long‑distance options, fiber cable and optical module choices, transmission distance considerations, credit buffer handling, ISL link aggregation, and special AG mode configurations.

Fibre ChannelLong DistanceNPIV
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Fundamentals of Fibre Channel Switches: NPIV, Zoning, Port Types, and Long‑Distance Configurations
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Aug 15, 2018 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Fibre Channel Switches: NPIV, Zones, Port Types, and Long‑Distance Configurations

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Fibre Channel switches, covering NPIV virtualization, zone concepts and types, various port modes for long‑distance links, fiber cable and optical module choices, credit buffer considerations, ISL trunking, and special port configurations such as Brocade AG mode.

Data centerFibre ChannelNPIV
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Fundamentals of Fibre Channel Switches: NPIV, Zones, Port Types, and Long‑Distance Configurations
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Oct 14, 2017 · Operations

How FCoE Unifies LAN and SAN: Design Benefits and Deployment Strategies

This article explains how integrating IP SAN and FC SAN with FCoE simplifies data‑center networks, reduces hardware and power consumption, improves flexibility and reliability, and details the deployment modes, access‑layer design, high‑availability considerations, and traffic models for a unified LAN/SAN architecture.

CNAData centerFCoE
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How FCoE Unifies LAN and SAN: Design Benefits and Deployment Strategies
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Sep 22, 2017 · Operations

Huawei VIS and HyperMetro Dual-Active Storage Solutions Overview

This article provides a detailed overview of Huawei's dual-active storage solutions, describing the VIS gateway architecture, stretched VCS clusters, HyperMetro active-active implementation, network and hardware considerations, replication mechanisms, distributed locking, and performance optimizations for long-distance data-center deployments.

Dual-ActiveSANdata-center
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Huawei VIS and HyperMetro Dual-Active Storage Solutions Overview
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Aug 3, 2017 · Operations

How to Boost Linux Server Performance by Tuning I/O Schedulers

This guide explains why Linux I/O scheduler selection matters for virtualized servers, compares deadline, CFQ, noop and anticipatory schedulers, and shows how to configure them globally or per‑disk to improve storage performance in modern data‑center environments.

I/O schedulerLinuxSAN
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How to Boost Linux Server Performance by Tuning I/O Schedulers
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Nov 8, 2016 · Cloud Computing

12 Notable Data Storage Startups to Watch in 2016

Amid rising data‑storage complexity, twelve innovative startups emerged in 2015‑2016, leveraging flash, disk, and cloud technologies to improve data mobility and management across hierarchical storage tiers, offering solutions ranging from cloud‑native storage networks to SAN arrays and virtualization platforms.

Big DataSANVirtualization
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12 Notable Data Storage Startups to Watch in 2016
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 7, 2016 · Operations

Designing Efficient Data Center Architectures: LAN, SAN, POD & ToR Explained

This article outlines comprehensive data center architecture designs, covering core cabling zones, LAN, SAN, and KVM network topologies, distributed and modular POD structures, and ToR/TOR switching solutions, highlighting wiring strategies, scalability, and efficiency considerations for modern enterprise facilities.

Data centerKVMLAN
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Designing Efficient Data Center Architectures: LAN, SAN, POD & ToR Explained
Architect
Architect
Jan 6, 2016 · Operations

Data Center Architecture Design: LAN, SAN, KVM, POD, and ToR Network Structures

This article explains data‑center wiring zones, LAN, SAN and KVM network architectures, common distributed designs, modular POD concepts, and Top‑of‑Rack (ToR) switching, providing detailed guidance on cabling, equipment placement, and scalability for modern data‑center operations.

Data centerKVMLAN
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Data Center Architecture Design: LAN, SAN, KVM, POD, and ToR Network Structures
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Jun 25, 2014 · Fundamentals

Understanding Hard Drive Interfaces and Storage Solutions: DAS, NAS, and SAN

This article explains the differences between parallel and serial hard‑disk interfaces, details ATA and SCSI protocols, and compares three major storage architectures—Direct‑Attached Storage (DAS), Network‑Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Area Networks (SAN)—including their use cases, performance, and cost considerations.

ATADASNAS
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Understanding Hard Drive Interfaces and Storage Solutions: DAS, NAS, and SAN