Billions of mobile devices, users, and
applications create a massive amount of data every day. Keeping this
in mind, NetApp released NetApp StorageGRID Webscale object-storage
software that boasts to helps organizations leverage the hybrid cloud
to manage massive data-sets with reduced cost and secure data
management. The new release of StorageGRID Webscale adds seamless
integration of cloud applications with Amazon S3 support. It also
enables IT organizations to store up to 100 billion objects in a
single elastic container that can be distributed in data centers
worldwide.
Object storage addresses the challenges
associated with the storing of unstructured data within cloud
storage, large archives, media repositories, and web data-stores.
StorageGRID Webscale is a foundational platform in NetApp’s
approach to object storage. The software addresses a range of use
cases, managing data placement according to cost, compliance,
availability, and performance requirements. NetApp will continue to
introduce new solutions to help organizations take full advantage of
object storage with releases planned in 2015 and looking forward.
“Today’s organizations are
undergoing explosive growth in unstructured data. NetApp helps
enterprises get the most from their strategic IT investments with
data management and storage that deliver the speed, security, and
scalability needed,” said Dan Neault, senior vice president, Data
Center Solutions Group, NetApp.
StorageGRID Webscale is built for the
next generation of cloud-enabled applications. It supports
industry-standard cloud protocols such as Amazon S3 and CDMI,
enabling applications to run on the premises or in hosted
environments. NetApp StorageGRID Webscale runs on a virtualized
server infrastructure with either NetApp E-Series data storage
systems or third-party storage arrays providing the storage
foundation.
The software’s patented capabilities
include an intelligent policy engine which determines the durability
and physical placement of data to comply with business requirements.
Customizable data management policies help set data protection and
storage tiering to easily adjust to changing cost models.
StorageGRID Webscale is now generally
available through NetApp’s worldwide network of distributors and
resellers.
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