How to transfer data from one Synology to another directly, and why.
Storage: How Does Flash Memory Avoid Data Loss?
A Quora reader wants to know how Flash memory protects its data. Here is the answer.
Synology Adds NVMe and 10GbE to DiskStation Lineup
Synology’s press release for the new NVMe and 10GbE product line. [Note – not paid content]
Quora Answer: How to Choose A Storage Vendor?
An excellent question on how to compare storage solutions from major vendors, versus new startups.
New Patreon – How To Sponsor Storage Content
Why I decided to start monetizing through Patreon with the storage stuff.
2017 Flash Memory Summit Preview
A quick preview of the 2017 Flash Memory Summit.
Storage Basics: When to use SAN v. NAS
This is my answer to a question that came in via Quora: When should a administrator use a storage area network technology and when should he use a network area storage technology? “Network Area Storage” is not a commonly used term. The correct expansion of the NAS acronym is “Network Attached Storage,” which might make the the comparing/constrasting make a …
What’s the Difference Between a LUN and a Volume?
A quick explanation on the difference between the two storage concepts.
Handling the Dreaded Synology DSM “Cannot Connect To The Internet” Error
A couple things to try when getting the dreaded “Connection failed. Please check your Internet Connection” error on a Synology DiskStation.
Fibre Channel and NVMe over Fabrics
A quick look at the strengths of Fibre Channel for NVMe-based fabrics.
Learning NVMe: A Program of Study
For those people who are looking to find out information about NVMe (NVM Express), but don’t know where to start, this is a course syllabi that can be used as a “program of study.”
Storage Forces
What are the pressures that prevent a “Grand Unification Theory” of Storage?
The Grand Unification Storage Theory
I read with interest an article on The Register about a panel that happened at TECHunplugged (I wish I had known about this; I would have tried to attend in person if possible). The article was entitled “One Storage Protocol to Rule Them All” by Chris Evans, who is someone I like and respect a great deal in the industry. …
Follow-up: Synology Responds to My Questions
Synology responds to some of my questions about the new DSM 6.0 backup methodology.
Synology Releases DSM 6.0: New Backup Methodology
Synology’s new backup strategy raises some questions, and Synology responds.