When assessing File and Object Storage solutions, prioritize key features such as:
Scalability
Reliability
Security
Cost-effectiveness
Performance
Compatibility
Ease of integration
Accessibility
Scalability ensures that the storage solution can grow with data needs, allowing for seamless expansion without compromising performance. Reliability guarantees uninterrupted access to data, minimizing downtime and ensuring data is always available. Security is crucial to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, utilizing encryption and advanced authentication methods to safeguard information.
Cost-effectiveness is vital in balancing budget constraints with storage capabilities, considering aspects like pricing models, maintenance costs, and potential hidden fees. Performance impacts how quickly information can be accessed and processed, directly affecting operational efficiency. Compatibility with existing infrastructure allows for smooth integration without requiring major overhauls or additional complex configurations. Accessibility ensures that users can reach their data from various devices and locations, promoting flexibility and convenience.
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@Rony_Sklar I am in the planning phase to roll out Nutanix Files. As I am using Nutanix AOS/AHV for the last 3 years, now I feel more confident and comfortable to scale further and roll out Nutanix Files.
In basics, Object Storage is used for a massively scalable and flexible infrastructure, where a single very large storage name-space is required. Traditional storage may not work for you in that scenario; on the other hand, object storage is not fit for the transactional type of workloads.
Some of the features that I think the Object Storage should have: very large and flexible data/content store, metadata-based data management, multiple storage tiers (SAS/SSD/SAS/SATA/tape/Cloud), efficient to/from replication and data protection with all tiers of storage, multiple geo-distributed sites support, deployment flexibility (VMs/Hardware Appliances/Physical installation), and storage management simplicity.
What is the difference between objects and files? Objects are large collections of data collecting or storing items. Files are a single potential piece within an object.
When assessing File and Object Storage solutions, prioritize key features such as:
Scalability ensures that the storage solution can grow with data needs, allowing for seamless expansion without compromising performance. Reliability guarantees uninterrupted access to data, minimizing downtime and ensuring data is always available. Security is crucial to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, utilizing encryption and advanced authentication methods to safeguard information.
Cost-effectiveness is vital in balancing budget constraints with storage capabilities, considering aspects like pricing models, maintenance costs, and potential hidden fees. Performance impacts how quickly information can be accessed and processed, directly affecting operational efficiency. Compatibility with existing infrastructure allows for smooth integration without requiring major overhauls or additional complex configurations. Accessibility ensures that users can reach their data from various devices and locations, promoting flexibility and convenience.
Ease of use. Scalability with performance enhancement. Analytical capabilities with customized reporting.
@Rony_Sklar I am in the planning phase to roll out Nutanix Files. As I am using Nutanix AOS/AHV for the last 3 years, now I feel more confident and comfortable to scale further and roll out Nutanix Files.
In basics, Object Storage is used for a massively scalable and flexible infrastructure, where a single very large storage name-space is required. Traditional storage may not work for you in that scenario; on the other hand, object storage is not fit for the transactional type of workloads.
Some of the features that I think the Object Storage should have: very large and flexible data/content store, metadata-based data management, multiple storage tiers (SAS/SSD/SAS/SATA/tape/Cloud), efficient to/from replication and data protection with all tiers of storage, multiple geo-distributed sites support, deployment flexibility (VMs/Hardware Appliances/Physical installation), and storage management simplicity.