From Cloudian, S3 Object Storage Software for VMware Cloud Foundation With VMware Tanzu

Cloudian will offer native S3-compatible object storage software for VMware Cloud Foundation with VMware Tanzu.

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Through the vSAN Data Persistence platform, the company will enable users to modernize their data centers to run any applications at any scale. In doing so, VMware, Inc.‘ customers will be able to capitalize on firm’s enterprise-ready exabyte scalability, military-grade security and multi-tenancy. Cloudian object storage is already available to VMware Cloud Providers through the VMware Cloud Provider Partner (VCPP) program, and announcement will extend the benefits of the firm’s storage to VMware enterprise users.

Storage for cloud-native world
Organizations are increasingly looking to adopt a ‘cloud-native’ approach by reorganizing infrastructure, processes and workflows, and creating new applications with DevOps models in mind. This requires flexibility and a high-level, API-driven infrastructure that traditional SAN and NAS systems can’t provide. In contrast, the company’s HyperStore object storage platform is built on cloud-derived technology and a native S3 API implementation. Reflecting these advantages, last month the firm launched its Kubernetes S3 Operator for open source Kubernetes deployments.

Solution will help maximize benefits of modern stateful services on VMware Cloud Foundation with Tanzu.

Key features will include:

Enterprise-grade object storage on the vSAN Data Persistence platform: Leverage vSAN Direct Configuration for object storage to improve storage efficiency.
Automated deployment and scaling through Kubernetes: Easily install, deploy and scale HyperStore on vSphere clusters straight from the VMware vCenter UI dynamically and in a self-service manner through Kubernetes APIs.
vSphere-integrated capacity and health monitoring: Manage a HyperStore cluster across data centers, edge environments and clouds without leaving vSphere.
Service-aware infrastructure operations: Minimize the disruptions and impact of infrastructure operations such as planned maintenance and lifecycle management.
CAPEX savings: Leverage Cloudian data policies (replication or erasure coding) with vSAN Direct Configuration to lower costs and improve storage efficiency.
OPEX savings: Consolidate both traditional workloads and modern, cloud-native workloads on the same platform, eliminating infrastructure silos and capitalizing on common skills and training.

“Our partnership with Cloudian is an important component of our modern applications strategy,” said Lee Caswell, VP, marketing, CPBU, VMware. “Our mutual customers are pleased to see that the VMware Cloud Foundation will support scalable, S3 API-compatible, multi-tenant storage from Cloudian HyperStore for more secure deployment of modern stateful services across the hybrid cloud.“

“Over the past year, Cloudian and VMware have been working closely to bring the benefits of our integrated data management and protection solutions to VMware Cloud Providers as part of the VCPP program,” said Jon Toor, CMO, Cloudian. “Now, through the new vSAN Data Persistence platform, we will seamlessly extend these benefits to enterprise users as well and enable them to capitalize on the new opportunities that cloud-native applications provide.“

PoC evaluations of the company’s solution are in planning with multiple customers, and the solution is planned for release in 4Q20.

Resource:
Blog: Cloudian HyperStore for VMware vSAN Data Persistence Platform

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