How to Choose the Right Data Storage Solution for Your SMB
A primer on physical data storage
Inside you’ll learn how to:
Determine how much data storage you need:
Usage, longevity, scalability
Choose where to store your data:
HDD vs. SSD
Identify the best methods to access business data:
DAS vs. NAS
Select your storage configuration:
JBOD vs. RAID
Why do you need a data storage strategy?
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) create and have more data at their disposal than ever before, which is both a blessing and a curse.
SMBs can better serve customers, solve difficult business challenges, and develop new and exciting products and services with this data, but they’re ever more dependent on it for day-to-day operations.
%
of employees have access to too much data¹
¹⋅² How to Select Data Classification Levels for Your Business (GetApp, July 2019)
%
of companies don’t know where their data is located²
%
of SMBs fail to resume operation within a year of a natural disaster³
³ Make Your Business Resilient (FEMA, Infographic)