Ceph
A primer on Ceph storage technology, products
Feature | StorageCeph is a scalable distributed storage platform that can evolve as needed. Take a deep dive into its popularity, assorted offerings and how to get ...
Simplyblock targets ‘complex’ Ceph with software-defined NVMe
News | ComputerWeekly.comGerman startup Simplyblock aims to deliver low-cost high-performance flash and NVMe-over-TCP storage for service provider customers, and has Ceph ...
New SoftIron management tool targets Ceph storage complexity
News | StorageNewcomer SoftIron takes on the likes of Red Hat and SUSE with ARM-based Ceph storage appliance and software that make it easier to scale and manage ...
How open source Ceph compares to Linux Ceph products
Tip | StorageCeph software-defined storage is available for free, thanks to its open source nature. However, in some situations, a commercial Linux Ceph product ...
Red Hat lays out OpenShift Container Storage, Ceph roadmaps
News | StorageRed Hat's newly unveiled storage roadmaps for OpenShift and Ceph add data deduplication to reduce data footprint and snapshot-based mirroring for ...
Ceph
Definition | StorageCeph is open source software providing scalable object-, block- and file-based storage under a unified system. Red Hat and SUSE sell commercially ...
IBM integrates Red Hat storage for hybrid cloud
News | StorageIBM storage has integrated Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation and Ceph into its new hybrid cloud data storage offering. Analysts said the move is good...
Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage seeks to simplify Ceph
News | StorageRed Hat delayed a major OpenShift Container Storage update to work on simplifying Ceph storage and management; 4.2 update also improves scalability ...
5 Ceph storage questions answered and explained
Feature | StorageWhat do you need to know about Ceph open source storage to decide if it's right for your organization? See how it compares to object storage ...
Red Hat Ceph Storage 4 aims to address complexity concerns
News | StorageRed Hat claims new Ceph installer and management dashboard mean administrators won't require a 'degree in distributed systems' to set up storage ...
How can I guarantee the best Ceph performance?
Answer | StorageCeph object storage performance is largely based on network speed, but journal disks and the right file system for object storage devices also play a...
Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage to move from Gluster to Ceph
News | StorageRed Hat's plans to change the core technology in its OpenShift Container Storage from Gluster to Ceph with an upcoming major product release leaves ...
Reasons to choose Ceph storage over traditional alternatives
Tip | StorageThe flexibility and multitude of interfaces available in a Ceph environment make it a tempting option and have some organizations ditching their ...
Is there a Ceph client to connect Windows machines?
Answer | StorageIntegrating Ceph and Windows isn't as straightforward as connecting Ceph to Linux machines. You'll need a Ceph Gateway or SUSE Enterprise Storage to ...
Public Health England builds Ceph and Lustre cloud for analytics
News | ComputerWeekly.comHealthcare analytics and modelling organisation Public Health England built an open source cloud from Red Hat Ceph object storage and Lustre ...
How do I enable file sharing on Ceph object storage?
Answer | StorageThe open source Ceph project prioritizes efficient data storage over easy access, so companies that want to set up file sharing on their object ...
Ceph vs. Swift: Two object storage systems for different needs
Opinion | StorageSome cloud object storage experts think that Ceph is better than Swift, but that isn't true. The fact is that both options can work, but your ...
Ceph-based cloud block storage service debuts from Atlantic.Net
News | StorageAtlantic.Net's cloud-based block storage service is built on open source Ceph, and it includes an NVMe-based flash cache to boost performance and ...
Integrate Ceph object storage in a VMware vSphere environment
Tip | SearchVMwareIt can be challenging to integrate Ceph in a VMware environment, but with the right interface, vSphere administrators can reap the rewards of object ...
GlusterFS vs. Ceph: Weighing the open source combatants
Tip | StorageWhen considering open source storage software, GlusterFS and Ceph share that designation and little else. Knowing how each option works can help in ...
Micron Ceph block storage expands NVMe configurations
News | StorageMicron Ceph storage comes as a four-node storage cluster that incorporates object features of Red Hat's Jewel release. A single cluster scales to 96 ...
Red Hat Ceph, Gluster roadmaps focus on HCI, containers
News | StorageRed Hat's Ceph and Gluster storage roadmaps reflect increased focus on hyper-converged infrastructure, containers and big data, in addition to ...
Leil wants to revive MAID as green storage tape substitute
News | ComputerWeekly.comMAID sought to provide energy-efficient disk storage with quicker access times than tape. Estonian startup Leil wants to supplant tape with green ...
Red Hat Ceph Storage 3 adds file, iSCSI, container support
News | StorageRed Hat updates Ceph storage software with support for CephFS file system, iSCSI block interface and Linux container-based storage implementations, ...
Red Hat Ceph Storage 3 brings file, iSCSI and container storage
News | ComputerWeekly.comLatest version of open source OpenStack-targeted software-defined storage adds CephFS, ISCSI and storage that can be deployed in containers to save ...
SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 targets ease of use, hybrid cloud
News | StorageSUSE will ship its Ceph-based Enterprise Storage update next month, with management, data protection and cloud integration improvements. Its product ...
Veritas shows off software SAN for Kubernetes at KubeCON 2023
News | ComputerWeekly.comVeritas InfoScale aims to provide high-performance block access storage despite limitations such as a maximum node count of 16 per cluster
OSNexus unlocks Ceph object storage in QuantaStor v4
News | ComputerWeekly.comSoftware-defined storage maker OSNexus adds Ceph-based object storage to its QuantaStor product, adding it to block and file storage from ZFS, ...
SUSE goes ranching and lassos a container storage startup
News | StorageSUSE Storage Enterprise is based on commercially supported Ceph. The Linux distribution vendor reportedly will shell out $600-$700 million for ...
IBM reorients to offset historic storage hardware decline
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comStorage profile: We look at IBM and the strategic shifts it has made towards the cloud, cloud-native and as-a-service offerings that aim to reverse a...
software-defined storage (SDS)
Definition | StorageSoftware-defined storage (SDS) is a software program that manages data storage resources and functionality and has no dependencies on the underlying ...
Software-defined storage: What’s available from key players
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comWhat’s available in software-defined storage from the big storage players, software-defined storage specialists, and SDS options focused on cloud, ...
SoftIron aims at data too valuable for commodity storage
News | ComputerWeekly.comUK array maker hopes to be the storage provider of choice for those that really value their data, with highly optimised Ceph-powered hardware aimed ...
IBM acquires Ahana, steward of open source PrestoDB
News | Data ManagementThe purchase not only gives IBM a managed SaaS and AWS marketplace version of the popular open-source Presto database, but membership in the Presto ...
Suse launches Ceph-based cloud software-defined storage
News | ComputerWeekly.comSuse launches commercially-supported object, block and file Ceph distribution Enterprise Storage, software-defined storage
distributed file system (DFS)
Definition | StorageA distributed file system (DFS) is a file system that enables clients to access file storage from multiple hosts through a computer network as if the...
KubeCon highlights open source to combat climate change
News | IT OperationsAddressing climate change takes a community. At KubeCon Europe 2023, experts discussed how open source practices and projects can foster ...
IBM Storage Defender showcases storage strategy shift
News | Data BackupIBM is combining its data protection products and working with a new partner to address one of the biggest challenges for customers, marking the ...
Red Hat storage shifts focus to OpenShift, hybrid cloud, HCI
News | StorageRed Hat changes focus from selling stand-alone Ceph and Gluster products to promoting storage technologies designed for OpenShift, hybrid cloud and ...
Gábor Nyers
Contributor | TechTargetGábor Nyers is an experienced data center infrastructure professional specializing in open source technologies such as Linux, Python, OpenStack and ...
Lightbits offers NVMe-over-TCP at 5x less than NVMe-over-FC et al
News | ComputerWeekly.comLightbits builds NVMe-overTCP SAN clusters for Linux servers with Intel cards that accelerate network processing to give millions of IOPS with ...
Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Cloud launches
News | Data CenterRed Hat expands its hyper-converged infrastructure lineup with a cloud offering that combines OpenStack and Ceph. The new option joins Gluster-based ...
IBM Storage launched with backup appliance plan
News | ComputerWeekly.comProsaically named brand will replace Spectrum products, while IBM rationalises offer for AI/ML, hybrid cloud and malware, which it sees as the ...
Storage suppliers’ market share and strategy 2023
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comWe look at the top suppliers in data storage by market share and run the rule over their storage offer, strategies for hybrid cloud, containerisation...
Red Hat rivals VMware and Nutanix with hyper-converged OCS 4.5
News | ComputerWeekly.comRed Hat’s OpenShift 4.5 extended container orchestration to virtual machines. The arrival of OCS 4.5 moves the solution into the realm of ...
SoftIron’s HyperCloud to ease private cloud deployments
News | ComputerWeekly.comSoftIron claims its technology stack fully automates the provisioning of storage, compute, networking and infrastructure services, providing a fully ...
Rakuten targets big edge deployments with Symworld Cloud
News | ComputerWeekly.comJapanese giant Rakuten bought Kubernetes management platform Robin.io and put it in 50,000-plus telco antennas. Now it aims Symworld Cloud at ...
Object storage: How research institute got 850TB for €150,000
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comFrench scientific research institute had its budgets cut and to meet the new cost constraints, it settled on Swarm software-defined object storage ...
OpenStack
Definition | Cloud ComputingOpenStack is a collection of open source software modules and tools that provides organizations with a framework to create and manage both public ...
A Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure deep dive
Feature | Data CenterHyper-converged infrastructure is a popular platform for compute, storage and networking. So where does Red Hat fit in with its variety of HCI ...
Voltron Data takes aim at data management with Apache Arrow
News | Data ManagementCEO and co-founder Josh Patterson outlines the promise of the new language-agnostic data analytics development framework and why the vendor is ...
Compare software-defined storage vs. storage virtualization
Tip | StorageSDS and storage virtualization are two approaches that help storage teams efficiently and cost-effectively manage resources. Examine the differences ...
IBM-Red Hat deal raises no storage red flags yet
News | StorageStorage practitioners say they expect Red Hat's 'new overlords' at IBM to tread lightly on Red Hat storage, despite potential product overlaps after ...
VMware vSAN
Definition | SearchVMwareVMware vSAN is an enterprise storage virtualization software that supports hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI).
Linode commits to NVMe storage infrastructure upgrade across its global datacentre portfolio
News | ComputerWeekly.comAlternative public cloud service provider Linode has commited to revamping the storage infrastructure across its 11 datacentres, which include sites ...
How to manage stateful containers with Kubernetes
Tip | IT OperationsOrganizations can reap the benefits of containers for stateful applications by using Kubernetes to maintain state in application processes and ...
Red Hat storage GM explains strategy change, customer impact
News | StorageA Red Hat GM discusses the impact of a shift in storage focus from stand-alone products to OpenShift containers, hybrid cloud and hyper-convergence. ...
How to install and deploy Quay on Red Hat OpenShift
Tutorial | IT OperationsQuay enables Red Hat OpenShift users to store and manage container images -- with added advantages. Follow this tutorial to install and deploy the ...
QLC vs. TLC SSDs: Which is best for your storage needs?
Tip | StorageQLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are ...
SUSE
Definition | Data CenterSUSE (pronounced soo-sah) is a multinational company that offers enterprise-grade open source products based on Linux technologies.
Red Hat
Definition | Data CenterRed Hat is a software company that combines open source Linux operating system components with related programs into a distribution package that ...
Build a cloud-ready, global distributed file system
Feature | StorageOrganizations that want to extend traditional network file shares across data centers, branch offices and public cloud infrastructure have many ...
Email firm runs millions of mailboxes with Scality object storage
News | ComputerWeekly.comOpen Xchange switches from OpenStack Swift to Scality to run 13PB of storage for millions of mailboxes across two continents for telco, mobile and TV...
Civo and StorageOS partner for Kubernetes in the cloud
News | StorageCivo, a managed Kubernetes cloud service, selects StorageOS to provide lightweight, persistent storage for their customers' container application ...
The Red Hat ecosystem: Then vs. now
Tip | IT OperationsRed Hat remains one of the most influential open source companies. Linux no longer stands at the center of the Red Hat ecosystem -- but it hasn't ...
Kao Data signs AI-focused life sciences startup InstaDeep as a customer
News | ComputerWeekly.comHarlow-based colocation provider continues to build out its roster of HPC and life sciences customers
Le noyau Linux 3.19 est disponible (english)
News | LeMagITLa verison 3.19 du Kernel apporte de multiples améliorations en matière de stockage, comme le support de NVMe, de Ceph et btrfs, ainsi qu'en matière ...
Top five solid-state, cloud storage tips of 2017
Feature | StorageIn 2017, SearchStorage readers cared most about SSD lifespan, 3D XPoint technology and the difference between SAN and NAS. Check out our most-read ...
Red Hat OpenShift Storage rides wave of container momentum
News | StorageRed Hat OpenShift Container Storage (OCS) now part of IBM Spectrum Discover catalog and focuses on bringing containers into production infrastructure.
Scality object storage scales to 400k mailboxes for NZ provider
News | ComputerWeekly.comNew Zealand-based email hosting provider SMX needed to scale up its infrastructure to be able to handle 400,000 mailboxes, and found object storage ...
Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
Definition | StorageRemote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a technology that enables two networked computers to exchange data in main memory without relying on the ...
Software-defined storage products: 2017 Products of the Year finalists
News | StorageThe 11 software-defined storage finalists in this year's competition highlight the most recent developments in flash, cloud and container ...
iXsystems entry-level NAS goes hyper-converged with TrueNAS Scale
News | ComputerWeekly.comiXsystems TrueNAS can be a fraction of the cost of competitors and with a revamped operating system it can be built into clusters that can run ...
Quobyte wins Points for Kubernetes storage
News | StoragePoints International's storage revamp for Kubernetes includes Dell EMC servers running solid-state drives and a distributed file system from startup ...
BCS swaps out VMware for Nutanix AHV
News | ComputerWeekly.comCertified training and migration tools simplify IT industry body’s migration to the Nutanix hyper-converged environment
Storage startup Termaxia stares at clouds
News | StorageA startup claims it has pilots and production deployments in place for its petabyte-scale appliance that provides continuous availability without a ...
Veritas HyperScale storage software extends OpenStack
News | StorageVeritas expands beyond data protection with HyperScale storage software to give OpenStack users added quality of service, data protection and ...
Top 10 storage stories of 2018
News | ComputerWeekly.comKey trends in storage in 2018 included hybrid and multicloud storage, container storage, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Meanwhile, flash storage...
How open source is shaping data storage management
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comOpen source data storage offers a great deal of flexibility, but unlocking its benefits will require strong technical resources to meet requirements ...
What's behind the rise of the software-defined storage market
Feature | StorageThe software-defined approach to storage is catching on. However, for now, enterprises prefer preconfigured SDS products bundled with hardware for ...
Set up persistent storage for containers in the cloud
Tip | StorageAll the major cloud vendors offer containers as a service. There are various ways IT admins can enable persistent storage for these flexible ...
Bloomberg storage engineering team leans on open source, SDS
News | StorageThe Bloomberg Storage Engineering team built an internal storage cloud that has withstood great trading volatility during the pandemic and keeps '...
IBM Spectrum protects OpenShift container data
News | StorageIBM seeks to outdo Tanzu; Spectrum Protect for Red Hat OpenShift launches as new containers are spun into operation, and protects OpenShift Container...
DataCore Software buys Caringo to fill object storage gap
News | StorageDataCore's acquisition of object storage pioneer Caringo plugs a hole in its software-defined storage and advances its goal of block, file and object...
Cloud and software-defined storage products: 2018 POY finalists
News | StorageMulti-cloud data management and container support are themes among the 2018 software-defined and cloud storage finalists of TechTarget's Storage ...
Object storage: On-prem, in the cloud and hybrid
News | ComputerWeekly.comWe take a look at the object storage market and products and find offerings made to build public and private clouds that often provide a link between...
Future of the Ethernet drive may hinge on NVMe over Ethernet
Feature | StorageDespite their debut two years ago, drives that connect via Ethernet have been mostly a curiosity. The Ethernet flavor of NVMe over Fabrics may change...
TrueNAS Scale arrays place open source HCI into spotlight
News | Data CenterTrueNAS Scale gives iXsystems a foothold in converged systems. Customers can obtain it as open source software or as an integrated system based on ...
OpenStack Ocata storage projects add enterprise features
News | StorageThe Cinder, Swift and Manila OpenStack storage projects focused on performance, stability, scalability and enterprise-level capabilities in the ...
New Red Hat Storage One bundles hardware, SDS
News | StorageRed Hat partners with Supermicro on first turnkey storage package, bundling Gluster Storage software, server hardware and support at one price in a ...
IBM flash storage seeks wider appeal with FlashSystem array
News | StorageNew IBM flash storage includes 1U FlashSystem building block starting at 38 TB. The launch comes as IBM consolidates storage products around its ...
Open source technology promises to alter enterprise storage
Feature | StorageOpen source storage software could alter the face of the industry by cutting costs and delivering greater flexibility over existing storage ...
Look for PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0 to boost storage performance
Feature | StorageEnterprises that need high-performance storage for AI and ML workloads can keep an eye out for new products based on the latest PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0...
Five key points about unstructured data storage on-prem and cloud
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comWe look at unstructured data, the myriad forms of data it comprises and the key storage options available, which include NAS and object storage ...
IBM Spectrum Protect supports container backups
News | Data BackupIBM focuses on data protection with backup support for container volumes in Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift environments, VMs in VMware Cloud on AWS; ...
Server-based storage: 2016 Products of the Year finalists emerge
News | Storage2016 Products of the Year finalists revealed for category encompassing hyper-converged appliances and software-defined storage that runs on commodity...
Container storage 101: What is CSI and how does it work?
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comWe look at the container storage interface, which provides an interface to persistent storage in the products of storage array makers, and how it ...
Rook 101: Building software-defined containerised storage in Kubernetes
Feature | ComputerWeekly.comRook – think castles, not birds – uses the principles of containerisation and the methods used in Kubernetes to build storage that’s abstracted from ...
Is enterprise object storage ready to lead?
Feature | StorageAs object storage benefits become more enticing to enterprises for internal storage uses and not just for cloud, vendors are overcoming its drawbacks.
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research uses open source clouds to aid cancer research
News | ComputerWeekly.comOICR explains why it is backing open source software and commodity hardware to help accelerate the pace of cancer research across the globe