NetApp has released its software-defined object storage for the hybrid cloud, StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software. StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software is aimed at helping businesses leverage the hybrid cloud, allowing them to manage massive data-sets (enabling IT to store up to 100 billion objects in a single elastic container), reduce costs, and secure data management. The new software adds seamless integration of cloud applications with Amazon S3 and SNIA's CDMI support.
NetApp has released its software-defined object storage for the hybrid cloud, StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software. StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software is aimed at helping businesses leverage the hybrid cloud, allowing them to manage massive data-sets (enabling IT to store up to 100 billion objects in a single elastic container), reduce costs, and secure data management. The new software adds seamless integration of cloud applications with Amazon S3 and SNIA's CDMI support.
With the explosive growth of unstructured data businesses need methods to address the way the data is collected and stored, such as object storage. NetApp's approach to object storage is with the StorageGRID Webscale software. The software will address a range of use cases, managing data placement according to cost, compliance, availability, and performance requirements, delivering the storage needed with speed, security, and scalability. StorageGRID Webscale runs on a virtualized server infrastructure with either NetApp E-series data storage systems or with third-party storage arrays. And is purpose-built for large archives, media repositories, and web data stores.
Key features include:
- Deliver nonstop operations on-premises and in the hybrid cloud
- An intelligent policy engine that determines the durability and physical placement of data, complying with business requirements
- Use leading protocols ensuring compatibility with cloud applications
- Automate data management on a worldwide scale
- Customizable data management, setting data protection and storage tiering
- Real-time auditing for service-level monitoring and compliance
Availability
NetApp's StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software is now generally available. Later this year, NetApp will start an early adaptor program for customers of Storage GRID, giving access to advance features to those in the program.
NetApp's StorageGRID Webscale page
