Modernize OpenStack with Software-Defined Storage

OpenStack is an open-source platform that enables organizations to build and manage their own public or private clouds using virtual resources.?

Although there are many solutions for OpenStack storage today, not all of them are created equal.? Most backend storage solutions provide enough performance for small to medium workloads but do not have the necessary performance for all workloads.? In a large OpenStack deployment, organizations cannot afford to have application timeouts due to low throughput with high tail latency.? Storage scalability is also a big concern.? This is very crucial in an OpenStack deployment because the purpose of OpenStack is to provide vast amounts of virtual resources to many applications running in parallel.? To meet these high SLA requirements, both OpenStack infrastructure and its storage solutions must have enough resources and have the ability to scale to meet the demands of users.

Lightbits software-defined storage offers such a solution for OpenStack.? Due to its unique architecture and features that directly address the core challenges of scalability, performance, and reliability, Lightbits offers a compelling backend storage solution for OpenStack.? Below are some advantages of using Lightbits as backend storage for OpenStack:

• Disaggregation
• Scalability, Simplicity, Flexibility & Agility
• High Performance
• Cloud-Native Compatibility
• Multi-Tenancy
• Data Durability

Lightbits also provides a dedicated Cinder driver for OpenStack Block Storage service.? This integration allows for easy management and provisioning of block storage across the OpenStack environment.? It enables users to leverage advanced storage features directly from the OpenStack interface.?The seamless Cinder driver integration enhances any OpenStack deployment, providing substantial performance and scalability benefits.

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