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Let’s look closer at these two storage methods.","How you process big data matters much more than you think. If datasets are well-managed, it has a direct impact on the success of your business operations. In this article, I break down cold and hot data storage, showing the key differences to consider when deciding how best to process information. Why cold data matters […]","How you process big data matters much more than you think. If datasets are well-managed, it has a direct impact...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How you process big data matters much more than you think. If datasets are well-managed, it has a direct impact on the success of your business operations. In this article, I break down cold and hot data storage, showing the key differences to consider when deciding how best to process information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ccto-card blue=\"true\" shadow=\"false\">\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-cold-data-storage\">What is cold data storage?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a sense, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcold-data-storage\u002F\">cold data storage\u003C\u002Fa> is information your business can’t live without. You need it for things like industry compliance, human resources or digital production. Cold data is more static in comparison to information that’s accessible daily. This means it needs to be on hand but not on the front line of your storage systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fcto-card>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-2-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"A blue-colored wire system.\" class=\"wp-image-53762\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-2-768x512-1.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-2-768x512-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--why-cold-data-matters\">Why cold data matters\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main purpose of cold storage information is to retain it for future reference. How you store cold data differs from how hot data is retained. It doesn’t require swift access or to live on servers that can be transferred at speed. Instead, hard drives, internal servers with basic functionality and secure cloud storage are viable options for cold data. A popular solution to storing cold data is \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhadoop-distributed-file-system\u002F\">Hadoop\u003C\u002Fa>. This is an open-source file distribution system that can be set up to automate the process of dormant files and datasets. This can be run on commodity hardware that is cheaper to maintain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 cold data storage upsides:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Data optimization\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Economical storage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cost reduction\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ccto-card blue=\"true\" shadow=\"false\">\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--what-is-hot-data-storage\">What is hot data storage?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While cold data is kept in low-performance, economical storage that takes longer to access, hot storage requires high-performance functionality and speed. Accessible team files need to be instantly available on the latest servers and easily transferred. Amazon (AWS) offers a tiered storage system with hot data operating on advanced cloud storage servers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fcto-card>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-3-768x432-1.jpg\" alt=\"A red data storage unit.\" class=\"wp-image-53763\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-3-768x432-1.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F19185915\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-3-768x432-1-450x254.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--why-hot-data-matters\">Why hot data matters\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot data is active information that evolves and is used daily. That means it has to be agile and ready to be shared amongst colleagues. The removal of cold data from servers makes room for hot datasets to flow. It also declutters systems to improve efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--separation-of-hot-and-cold-storage\">Separation of hot and cold storage\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot and cold data both have their virtues but are defined by their differences. The benefits that come from separation have a big impact on the success of business operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 benefits of data separation:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Improved efficiency\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enhanced dataset quality\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Modified tiering systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Decluttered storage space\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prioritized information\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data is constantly evolving and how you analyze and prioritize information plays a starring role in best practices. The ability to automate your cold data and prioritize hot data has a positive influence on future success. Consider what your business and teams need now and later, and store information accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>",2,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195205\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195205\u002Fcold-storage-vs-hot-storage-450x213.jpg","Two vintage hot and cold bathtub knobs.",337,711,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F19184617\u002Ffour-fixes-Header-450x263.png",61125,"four-fixes-to-become-a-more-productive-digital-team","Four fixes to become a more productive digital team","Interruptions in your workflow will decrease productivity. If there’s a job that needs to be done with regularity, there should be a bot for that.","\u002Fblog\u002Ffour-fixes-to-become-a-more-productive-digital-team\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195007\u002Fbinary-large-object-450x296.jpg",26598,"binary-large-object","Binary large object storage: How to store and manage large data files","A binary large object is data your business needs to store files appropriately. Learn how best to manage these large files.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbinary-large-object\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192355\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-25-450x270.jpg",32559,"google-drive-vs-dropbox","Google Drive vs. Dropbox – A comprehensive comparison","Chances are you've heard of Google Drive and Dropbox – they're widely-used systems. However, do you know which one is the superior option? We compare them.","\u002Fblog\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789102917297]