Don Hall

Don Hall is a contributing writer to Enterprise Storage Forum, where he covers data storage technology, storage hardware and software, and data networking. He worked for more than two decades as an IT Supervisor for the federal government and as IT Operations Supervisor for an IT Military Command managing programmers, cybersecurity staff, and infrastructure and networking personnel. Previously he worked as an application programmer. Don earned a B.S. in Business Information Systems from San Diego State University and has certificates in Technical Communication and web development with an emphasis in Java/Open Source. He has also had an active CompTIA Security + (ce) since 2011, and a Network +(ce) since 2015.
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Comparing SSD vs HDD Speed: Which Is...

SSDs and HDDs both have their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to speed. Learn about the differences between the two.

What Is a Fibre Channel Switch?

A Fibre Channel switch is a network switch compatible with the Fibre Channel protocol. Used in a dedicated high-speed...

NVMe over Fibre Channel: What You Need...

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using NVMe over Fibre Channel. Explore how this technology can improve your storage performance.

What Is iSCSI? Definition, Performance & Limitations

iSCSI is a storage protocol for connecting computers and storage devices over an IP network. Learn more about how it works and its benefits.

What is Data Migration? | Process, Types...

Learn about data migration, its process, types, and best practices. Get insights into the challenges and solutions of data migration.

What is RAID 10 and How Does...

RAID 10 is a way of configuring drives to improve performance and reliability. Here’s what you need to know about how it works.

Life Expectancy of a Drive: HDD, SSD,...

We store all our most valuable data on drives. How long can we expect them to last? Learn the life expectancy of HDDs, SSDs, and flash.

Understanding Multilayer SSDs: SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC,...

Multilayer solid-state drives use different numbers of cells to store data. Here’s what you need to know about the different types.

Flash Memory vs. HDD: Can Flash Replace...

The most significant difference between traditional mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) and flash memory is speed. Flash memory is...