Virtually every modern computer system incorporates several different storage technologies to process data efficiently. A gentle introduction to data storage is given on this site, part of Red Hat, Inc.'s Linux System Administration Primer. The topics covered include: "The Storage Spectrum," "CPU Registers," "Cache...

An advanced description of computer architecture and memory hierarchy is offered by Sun Microsystems. The paper explains the importance of having small, fast caches in the microprocessor to improve performance and reduce the delay of accessing the large, slow hard drive. Topics covered in the 26-page pdf include: ...

Colossal Storage is a company specializing in a new method of holographic data storage. While current technologies are hindered by area density, the proposed technology will expand into three dimensions and use the disk's volume to write data. Visitors will find some interesting insights into the technology and...

InPhase Technologies is exploring holographic storage; however, its goal is to create a device that could be the successor to the DVD. In this article, the potential capabilities and specifications of such a device are discussed. A working prototype has already been demonstrated, paving the way for future commercially...

A short paper by the Department of Energy Office of Science describes the impending rush of data generated by future scientific applications. It outlines the obstacles that must be overcome, including data mobility, extraction and analysis, and storage hardware.

Possibly the most ambitious storage system ever created will be used to capture data from the world's most advanced particle physics facility. The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) will begin operating its Large Hadron Collider in 2007. The system that will collect and manage data from this instrument...

Satellites that monitor the Earth's environment have provided NASA with over a petabyte (a million gigabytes) of data. This article, from the now-defunct DStar Magazine from Tabor Communications, discusses this remarkable achievement and how the system allows constant access to all of the information.

This website, presented by EE Times, contains various information about flash memory and associated memory that is used in many types of consumer electronics products. Containing information about different types of flash memory and it's advantages and disadvantages, this site proves to be a worthwhile resource for...