A fundamental of file systems since their inception has been their locking mechanisms. These exist so that different users and applications working on the same file (or region of a file) ...

The emergence of object storage as a viable means of data retention upsets the existing methods – closely connected – of file and block storage, also known as NAS and SAN. This article will recap the ...

A computer file is a self-contained resource for recording data in a digital storage device, that is available for computer programs to access. A filesystem refers to data structures and methods that ...

‘Rather than building out data centers ourselves or building, buying and running equipment, we instead leverage equipment that is already being run, powered and cooled around the world,’ says Storj ...

In this video from the Storage Developer Conference, Gary Grider from LANL presents: MarFS – A Scalable Near-POSIX File System over Cloud Objects for HPC Cool Storage. “Many computing sites need ...

If this belongs in the Software Forum let me know and I'll move the post...<P>Is there a way to disable the File System Object component for specific web sites but allow it for others? I suspect not ...

Bill Richter, CEO of Qumulo, said, “From day one, our mission has been to help customers store, manage, and curate data – anywhere and forever. Gartner recognition of Qumulo as a five-time Leader ...