Storage Solutions

What Should I Consider When Shopping Around For Storage?

Whether you are searching for a NAS, or are looking to deploy a fully virtualized storage solution, here are 10 things to consider:

1. Capacity: Determine the amount of storage capacity needed now and in the future to ensure that the solution can scale to meet the growing storage needs of the organization.
2. Performance: Consider the performance of the solution in terms of access speed, data transfer rate, and data availability.
3. Scalability: Ensure that the solution can easily scale to meet the growing storage needs of the organization.
4. Data protection and recovery: Look for solutions that provide data protection and recovery features such as snapshots, backups, and disaster recovery.
5. Integration: Consider how well the storage solution will integrate with the organization’s existing systems and infrastructure, including compatibility with operating systems, servers, and applications.
6. Data Governance: Consider the data governance capabilities of the solution, such as data classification, retention policies, and compliance.
7. Security: Look for solutions that provide security features such as encryption, access controls, and data monitoring.
8. Cost: Compare pricing of different solutions and consider what you are getting for your money, including the cost of implementation, maintenance, and support.
9. Support and maintenance: Consider the level of support and maintenance offered by the vendor, as well as the cost of ongoing maintenance and updates.
10. Vendor reputation: Research the vendor’s reputation, and check for customer reviews and testimonials to see how well the solution has worked for other organizations.

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