Storage service provider
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A Storage Service Provider (SSP) is any company that provides computer storage space and related management services. SSPs also offer periodic backup
and archiving.
Advantages of managed storage are that more space can be ordered as required. Depending upon your SSP, backups may also be managed.
Faster data access can be ordered as required. Also, maintenance costs may be reduced, particularly for larger organizations who store a large or increasing volumes of data. Another advantage is that best practices are likely to be followed. Disadvantages are that the cost may be prohibitive, for small organizations or individuals who deal with smaller amounts or static volumes of data and that there's less control of data systems.
), or a series of networks (Internet
). However, managed storage may be directly attached to a workstation or server, which is not managed by SSP.
Managed Storage generally falls into one of the following categories:
, it offers global access (depending upon configuration) and adding storage will not require additional space at the local site. However, if the network providing connectivity to the remote data is interrupted, there will be data availiibility issues, unless distributed file system
s are in use.
Backup
In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up is making copies of data which may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form is back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup....
and archiving.
Advantages of managed storage are that more space can be ordered as required. Depending upon your SSP, backups may also be managed.
Faster data access can be ordered as required. Also, maintenance costs may be reduced, particularly for larger organizations who store a large or increasing volumes of data. Another advantage is that best practices are likely to be followed. Disadvantages are that the cost may be prohibitive, for small organizations or individuals who deal with smaller amounts or static volumes of data and that there's less control of data systems.
Types of Managed Storage
Managed storage, is normally accessed via a network (LANLän
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), or a series of networks (Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
). However, managed storage may be directly attached to a workstation or server, which is not managed by SSP.
Managed Storage generally falls into one of the following categories:
- Locally Managed Storage
- Remotely Managed Storage
Locally Managed Storage
Advantages of this type of storage are a high speed access to data and greater control over data availability. A disadvantage is that additional space is required at local site to store the data.Remotely Managed Storage
Advantages of this type of storage are that it may be used an off site backupBackup
In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up is making copies of data which may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form is back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup....
, it offers global access (depending upon configuration) and adding storage will not require additional space at the local site. However, if the network providing connectivity to the remote data is interrupted, there will be data availiibility issues, unless distributed file system
Distributed file system
Network file system may refer to:* A distributed file system, which is accessed over a computer network* Network File System , a specific brand of distributed file system...
s are in use.
See also
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- Internet service providerInternet service providerAn Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
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- Data Processing Providers