In this article, we examine several techniques and tools used to test storage performance in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or other cloud environments. These techniques also apply if you are deploying “Software Defined Infrastructure” – or SDx – as part of your enterprise environment.

Storage performance could be one of the single most important factors when it comes to productivity, as well as user experience. Enterprises that are capable of eliminating latency and improving the speed at which users and applications can access vital data are able to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, worker productivity, and user satisfaction. There are several exciting advances in the realm of storage that make it easier to provide high speed and performance, but getting the most out of your storage does require a little tweaking and adjusting on the part of IT. Here are a few ways to optimize your storage performance.