Object storage systems are a complete shift to a new dimension over traditional file systems. If you’re an IT professional who is used to working with traditional file systems, wrapping your mind around object storage requires rewiring your thoughts about how data is indexed and stored.
Unstructured data is rapidly increasing on the internet each year with text documents, emails, presentations, videos, images, audio files, etc. With so much unstructured data floating around, it needed to be handled in a secure and reliable way.
With an object-based storage platform, the existing file system approach is removed completely. No more complex hierarchies, folders, or directories. An object storage system uses a structurally flat data environment where you can simply ask for an object by presenting its object ID.
Object storage devices operate as modular units which can become components of a larger storage pool and can be aggregated across locations. Distributed storage nodes allow companies to increase data resilience and initiate disaster recovery solutions.
An object storage platform contains stackable, self-contained disk units just like any other SAN. But unlike traditional storage, object-based systems are accessed by HTTP. By being accessible and easily scalable, object storage is a great solution for public cloud storage. An object storage cluster of different nodes can be combined to become an online, scalable file repository.
In an object storage platform environment, data is retrieved by the storage OS reading metadata and object ID numbers associated with the data. This eliminates the need to dive deep into file structures and intelligent caching making the process incredibly fast. Metadata also allows storage administrators to apply preservation, retention, and deletion policies to data.
Need more storage space? No problem. Object storage is faster and easier to scale versus traditional storage methods so you never experience downtime.
Object storage systems are optimized for serving static data. For example, the digital archive files for a museum. This gives object storage a niche in the current market. It’s a great fit for companies or organizations who need static, scalable archive storage. In these situations, the use of SAN arrays designed to host virtual servers or highly dynamic applications systems would cost entirely too much.
If you’re an IT professional working in environments with significant archival and static data retrieval requirements, you know how hard it has been to find a cost-effective storage solution. With object-based storage, you have a range of affordable product options to consider.
To find out if object storage is right for you, contact Advanced Systems Group (ASG)today to discuss your current data needs, forecast expected future growth, and explore scalability options.
Unstructured data is rapidly increasing on the internet each year with text documents, emails, presentations, videos, images, audio files, etc. With so much unstructured data floating around, it needed to be handled in a secure and reliable way.
With an object-based storage platform, the existing file system approach is removed completely. No more complex hierarchies, folders, or directories. An object storage system uses a structurally flat data environment where you can simply ask for an object by presenting its object ID.
Object storage devices operate as modular units which can become components of a larger storage pool and can be aggregated across locations. Distributed storage nodes allow companies to increase data resilience and initiate disaster recovery solutions.
An object storage platform contains stackable, self-contained disk units just like any other SAN. But unlike traditional storage, object-based systems are accessed by HTTP. By being accessible and easily scalable, object storage is a great solution for public cloud storage. An object storage cluster of different nodes can be combined to become an online, scalable file repository.
Rapid Data Retrieval
Easy to Scale
Excellent Solutions for Static Data
If you’re an IT professional working in environments with significant archival and static data retrieval requirements, you know how hard it has been to find a cost-effective storage solution. With object-based storage, you have a range of affordable product options to consider.
To find out if object storage is right for you, contact Advanced Systems Group (ASG)today to discuss your current data needs, forecast expected future growth, and explore scalability options.
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