Open source, software-defined storage (SDS) is making data storage democratisation a reality. And to understand where data storage is headed next, you need to understand Ceph.
There’s a reason why the Swiss Army knife has remained popular for well over a century; it covers a wide variety of tool-based tasks, from preparing food to removing a splinter.
Ceph, in comparison, might not peel your oranges, but when it comes to SDS, it covers an enormous range of use cases. And as open source software, that means incredibly scalable, reliable storage is available to all. To understand what all this means for the future of data storage, you need to understand where Ceph came from. That’s where Democratising Data Storage comes in, offering key insights into how data democratisation is built on accessibility, flexibility, reliability and scalability.
From Ceph’s origins, to the future
Democratising Data Storage will take you back to when Sage Weil, Ceph’s founder and chief architect, had the vision to fill a gap in the data storage landscape. Follow the steps that lead to the creation of an accessible, fault-tolerant and open source storage solution – Ceph. From there, learn how The Ceph Foundation was created to further strengthen this vision, by leveraging the contributions of a variety of data storage change makers that aided in Ceph’s development.
A solution for everyone
This report is also a must-read for decision-makers for enterprises of any size that are seeking to remain resilient in the digital age. You’ll be able to view testimonials from current Ceph users who have seen tremendous improvements since adopting this open source SDS. A solution that truly grows with you, Ceph’s flexible nature means that not only do you avoid software licensing related lock-in, but you can continue to adapt your storage system to meet your needs, even if your needs significantly change over time.
Note: I originally wrote this post for the SoftIron blog, but it is no longer available there so I've re-posted it here as part of my role as a Ceph Ambassador, and for posterity.
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