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Open-Source Object Storage. Comparison of Solutions

Open-Source Object Storage Solutions Review

Open-Source Object Storage Solutions Review

Looking for an open-source storage solution that combines the convenience of file systems with the scalability and performance of block storage? If so, open-source object storage solutions are the answer.

This article discusses and compares the offerings of several object storage vendors in the open-source space. Continue reading

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MSP360 Standalone Backup

Allocating MSP360 Backup VM socket licenses

Allocating MSP360 Backup VM socket licenses

MSP360 Backup VM edition by default comes with two processor socket licenses included, meaning that you can only backup your virtual machines from tte hypervisor that has no more than two physical processors. If your hypervisor incorporates three or more physical processors, you'll have to purchase an extra processor socket license for each processor. In this article we will explain how to purchase said socket licenses and attach them to your main MSP360 Backup VM edition license.

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What Is Block Storage?

What Is Block Storage?

When most people hear “data storage,” they think about conventional file-level storage. The storage solutions used by typical end-users are file systems that are mapped to individual hard drives.

However, file systems are only one way to organize data. Another popular method -- and one that is particularly useful when setting up virtual machine storage, network-attached storage and SAN storage -- is block storage.

This article defines block storage, discusses common block storage use cases, and explains what makes block storage different from file-level storage. Continue reading

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