Distributed file systems have emerged as dynamic and scalable storage solutions. We explore the architectures of three distributed file systems: Google File System (GFS), Tectonic, and JuiceFS.

IBM is shipping a set of software and hardware that's designed to make multivendor storage-area networks look like local file systems to servers, although the technology initially supports only ...

Unlike earlier versions of the SAN File System, which supported only IBM products, Version 2.1 will work with storage devices from IBM rivals including EMC, HP and Hitachi Data Systems.

Version 2.1 of the SAN File System will be available stand-alone, or as a free upgrade to existing customers on June 29. Pricing for the software will remain unchanged, IBM said.

Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) today announced its intent to acquire PolyServe Inc., a provider of clustered file system software. According to sources, the purcahse price is approximately $200 million ...