Open-E Blog | Data Storage Software for Enterprise NAS & SAN

ZFS NAS vs File Server: Which Is Better In 2026?

Non-technical users often still confuse old file servers with NAS devices, even though they are clearly distinct. NAS solutions are the most powerful and efficient platforms for file sharing in ...

Open-E JovianDSS running data storage systems in a server room

Open-E JovianDSS, System Updates

Open-E JovianDSS Up33: Native ZFS Encryption & Other New Features

The latest Open-E JovianDSS Up33 version represents a significant step in hardening the data storage stack by introducing native ZFS encryption and updating the core Linux and ZFS foundations that ...

data storage administrators setting up a SAN system based on Open-E JovianDSS

Open-E JovianDSS, SAN

How to Use Open-E JovianDSS SAN Data Storage for Business Success

Every technological investment must be strategically justified, offering clear return on investment (ROI) and minimizing risk. The point at which a company transitions from mid-size to enterprise is often defined ...

Main Blog Picture Open-E JovianVHR Data Immutability for Legal Regulations

Data Protection

Why Data Immutability is Your Next Non-Negotiable Strategic Investment

Have you ever considered the financial impact and reputational damage if a single corrupted or compromised file led to a regulatory sanction under HIPAA, NIS2, or any other? In our ...

group of technical people using open-source software

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Open-E JovianDSS

Why Open-E Uses Linux and ZFS to Create Value Added Commercial Product

Executive Summary For the experienced infrastructure architect responsible for an organization’s data integrity, data storage is never a set-and-forget appliance. It is a critical, living component of the IT infrastructure ...

motherboard hardware piece of server running on Open-E JovianDSS

Hardware, Open-E JovianDSS

Start Small, Scale Big: How to Expand Your Data Storage System in the Face of Hardware Price Increases

Executive Summary The hardware market shifts and RAM price spikes generated unprecedented challenges for IT professionals and businesses alike. The geopolitical storm that led to a complete change in market ...

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Events

In a Nutshell: Open‑E in 2025

2025 was a landmark year for Open‑E. Building on the momentum of 2024 while navigating a year marked by disruptive factors in the data storage market, we successfully launched a ...

Backup, Data Protection

2025 Holiday-Ready Data Storage: Tips for IT Admins and CTOs

Finally! The holiday season is just around the corner. However, during this merry and cheerful period, we must remember that ensuring the security and reliability of data storage systems is ...