I would recommend the product based on the client's specific needs and budget. As someone without particular preferences or biases towards specific tools, I prioritize recommending the most suitable option for the client's requirements and financial constraints. If the organization already utilizes IBM Cloud, I recommend using IBM Cloud Object Storage, especially for sensitive data. Many companies, particularly banks, prefer to keep their data on-premise and are cautious about moving to the cloud. Therefore, if they are already using IBM Cloud and need to store sensitive data, it's advisable to leverage IBM Cloud Object Storage. I rate it an eight out of ten.
Senior Storage Engineer at Q & Q IT Consulting
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2024-03-13T18:18:28Z
Mar 13, 2024
The cloud environment I'd recommend depends on what the other person has in place already. Cloud environments are largely transparent these days. For example, if you're a Microsoft shop, it'll likely be easier to integrate Azure than AWS, IBM Cloud, or EMC Elastic Cloud. But if you're running a Linux or Unix environment, you have more flexibility in your cloud choices. So, I would recommend it – especially if you're an IBM shop. Cloud Object Storage would be the easiest to integrate and work with. It will work with other environments if everything's based on the S3 protocol. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Sun and IBM PSeries HW - Unix Support Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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2024-03-13T07:40:08Z
Mar 13, 2024
My advice for using IBM Cloud Object Storage for the first time would be to start by familiarizing yourself with IBM Mobility and Storage concepts. Reach out to IBM for labs and assistance, as they offer free resources and support. Install and test it on a small scale to gain confidence before fully implementing it. Don't just use it, learn how it works to maximize its benefits. It is easy for someone new to IBM Cloud Object Storage to learn how to use it, even if they have never used it before. Overall, I would rate IBM Cloud Object Storage concept as a ten out of ten.
The documentation is good on IBM's side because every time we need any assistance, we refer to IBM's documentation. It really helps a lot. In case there is some limitation, and we don't get the point, we approach the support team. They are also very helpful. I recommend that storage be deployed on the data center because it may have latency when it is deployed on the cloud. So if it's not hybrid, if it's the powercloud solution, we recommend IBM. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
Senior Backup and Recovery IT Specialist Certified (IBM) at Kyndryl
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2022-04-10T11:09:00Z
Apr 10, 2022
I rate IBM Cloud Object Storage seven out of 10. There are performance issues. I'm still trying AWS. If it has the same issue, maybe I would rate it higher. I don't know if it's only IBM, but I think it might be a general issue. Cloud Object Storage uses the same technology and protocols as AWS S3. IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft all use it. It depends on the network.
Owning Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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2021-12-23T21:09:00Z
Dec 23, 2021
I would advise others that are thinking about implementing IBM Cloud Object Storage that you have to look at your use case to see if it is a good fit. If you have more of an archival use case, it may not be the best solution for you. It's about matching what your aims are to the platform. IBM Cloud Object Storage is an acquisition of a company called Cleversafe. Quantum ActiveScale, also the acquisition of Amplidata. And both of those products are really designed for Geo-dispersed data. I rate IBM Cloud Object Storage a six out of ten.
IBM Cloud Object Storage is a web-scale platform that stores unstructured data - from petabyte to exabyte - with reliability, security, availability and disaster recovery without replication.
I would recommend the product based on the client's specific needs and budget. As someone without particular preferences or biases towards specific tools, I prioritize recommending the most suitable option for the client's requirements and financial constraints. If the organization already utilizes IBM Cloud, I recommend using IBM Cloud Object Storage, especially for sensitive data. Many companies, particularly banks, prefer to keep their data on-premise and are cautious about moving to the cloud. Therefore, if they are already using IBM Cloud and need to store sensitive data, it's advisable to leverage IBM Cloud Object Storage. I rate it an eight out of ten.
The cloud environment I'd recommend depends on what the other person has in place already. Cloud environments are largely transparent these days. For example, if you're a Microsoft shop, it'll likely be easier to integrate Azure than AWS, IBM Cloud, or EMC Elastic Cloud. But if you're running a Linux or Unix environment, you have more flexibility in your cloud choices. So, I would recommend it – especially if you're an IBM shop. Cloud Object Storage would be the easiest to integrate and work with. It will work with other environments if everything's based on the S3 protocol. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
My advice for using IBM Cloud Object Storage for the first time would be to start by familiarizing yourself with IBM Mobility and Storage concepts. Reach out to IBM for labs and assistance, as they offer free resources and support. Install and test it on a small scale to gain confidence before fully implementing it. Don't just use it, learn how it works to maximize its benefits. It is easy for someone new to IBM Cloud Object Storage to learn how to use it, even if they have never used it before. Overall, I would rate IBM Cloud Object Storage concept as a ten out of ten.
The documentation is good on IBM's side because every time we need any assistance, we refer to IBM's documentation. It really helps a lot. In case there is some limitation, and we don't get the point, we approach the support team. They are also very helpful. I recommend that storage be deployed on the data center because it may have latency when it is deployed on the cloud. So if it's not hybrid, if it's the powercloud solution, we recommend IBM. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
I rate IBM Cloud Object Storage seven out of 10. There are performance issues. I'm still trying AWS. If it has the same issue, maybe I would rate it higher. I don't know if it's only IBM, but I think it might be a general issue. Cloud Object Storage uses the same technology and protocols as AWS S3. IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft all use it. It depends on the network.
I would advise others that are thinking about implementing IBM Cloud Object Storage that you have to look at your use case to see if it is a good fit. If you have more of an archival use case, it may not be the best solution for you. It's about matching what your aims are to the platform. IBM Cloud Object Storage is an acquisition of a company called Cleversafe. Quantum ActiveScale, also the acquisition of Amplidata. And both of those products are really designed for Geo-dispersed data. I rate IBM Cloud Object Storage a six out of ten.
I rate this product 8 out of 10.