A brief description on 3 types storage server

There are many different forms of data storage available when looking for data storage; the trick is deciding which one best suits your company's needs. You must first look over your accessible storage server alternatives. You have three main categories to choose from when it comes to storage resources for your company, which we have explained below:

Direct Attached Storage

A file storage system called direct connected storage allows several network users to share files without endangering the system network. Depending on your demands, DAS solutions can include many drives and are ideal for small enterprises. This solution necessitates connecting NAS hardware to the LAN using TCP/IP.

Storage Area Network SAN and Network Attached Storage (NAS)

One cannot mention Storage Area Network (SAN) without the mention of Network Attached Storage (NAS). NAS serves files over Ethernet in the form of a single storage device which is usually inexpensive and easy to install, which makes it a perfect option for small businesses. It allows users good access controls and security support in different locations when accessing stored data. NAS storage also provides data resiliency via a RAID configuration, making multiple drives appear like a single drive, while also being able to withstand failure on some of the drives.

SAN on the other hand as we noted is a network made up of multiple storage devices, which is usually managed by an IT person or team. To simplify, SAN-connected drives appear on your system as a local drive, whereas NAS uses protocols like NFS and SMB/CIFS and delivers shared storage as network-mounted volumes.

Cloud / Remote Storage

Likely the most attractive benefit of cloud storage is its simplicity. Cloud storage takes much of the work required in SAN and automates it, allowing you to focus on the core competencies that support your business model.

Cloud services also take much of the requirement for an IT staff out of the equation. The interface used by most Cloud solutions providers allows you to manage data center backup and recovery processes simply with a few mouse clicks.

In addition to security and recovery, Cloud storage affords timely rapid deployment of your resources. With so many people working from home and the adoption of the hybrid workplace, workloads are rapidly changing, while new environments are being required every day. In many cases, Cloud deployment can happen in hours instead of weeks or months.