Kubernetes Storage on Azure 1 of 3 – built-in storage and NFS

In the previous post, we understand that to host stateful workload, we need to manage persistent storage to the Kubernetes platform. In this post, I will explore the different storage options. These options are specific to Azure Kubernetes service. However, the principals apply to any Kubernetes platform regardless of cloud vendor. In another old post, … Read moreKubernetes Storage on Azure 1 of 3 – built-in storage and NFS

FSx ONTAP – Enterprise storage on AWS

Even though object storage has gained a lot of popularity, file storage is still prevalent. AWS has Elastic File System but the performance is insufficient for enterprise workload. The FSx product line has enterprise storage options and on Sept 2, 2021, AWS launched FSx ONTAP. This post is my impression about FSx ONTAP. As previously … Read moreFSx ONTAP – Enterprise storage on AWS

File storage vs object storage in the cloud

File storage (e.g. NFS) used to be prevalent until object storage comes in for competition. The competition Traditionally, enterprise storage product lines are built around three capabilities, as listed in this table below: Capability Typical Implementation Data served T1 – Block stroage DAS (e.g. SAS cable) or SAN (Fibre Cable for FCP protocol, or Ethernet … Read moreFile storage vs object storage in the cloud