The inside guide to the next generation of data storage technology VMware Software-Defined Storage, A Guide to the Policy Driven, Software-Defined Storage Era presents the most in-depth look at VMware's next-generation storage technology to help solutions architects and operational teams maximize quality storage design. Written by a double VMware Certified Design Expert, this book delves into the design factors and capabilities of Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes to provide a uniquely detailed examination of the software-defined storage model. Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) is discussed in terms of deployment through VMware technology, with insight into the provisioning of storage resources and operational management, while legacy storage and storage protocol concepts provide context and demonstrate how Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes are meeting traditional challenges. The discussion on architecture emphasizes the economies of storage alongside specific design factors for next-generation VMware based storage solutions, and is followed by an example in which a solution is created based on the preferred option identified from a selection of cross-site design options.
Storage hardware lifecycle management is an ongoing challenge for IT organizations and service providers. VMware is addressing these challenges through the software-defined storage model and Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes technologies; this book provides unprecedented detail and expert guidance on the future of storage.
- Understand the architectural design factors of VMware-based storage
- Learn best practices for Virtual SAN stretched architecture implementation
- Deploy STaaS through vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator
- Meet traditional storage challenges with next-generation storage technology
Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes are leading the way in efficiency, automation, and simplification, while maintaining enterprise-class features and performance. As organizations around the world are looking to cut costs without sacrificing performance, availability, or scalability, VMware-based next-generation storage solutions are the ideal platform for tomorrow's virtual infrastructure. VMware Software-Defined Storage provides detailed, practical guidance on the model that is set to transform all aspects of vSphere data center storage.
VMWare next-generation technologies
Traditional storage models are no longer meeting the needs of IT organizations, and the future lies in simpler, less-complex hardware that does not require highly-trained administrators to maintain. In addition, organizations around the world are looking to cut costs without sacrificing performance, availability, or scalability, creating ongoing challenges for storage architects and administrators. VMware is addressing these challenges through the software-defined storage model and Virtual SAN and Virtual Volume technologies; VMware Software-Defined Storage examines these solutions in unprecedented detail to give IT professionals the deep understanding they need to maximize quality storage design.
This book details this next generation of vSphere storage architecture, providing detailed guidance on the design and implementation of a Virtual SAN stretched architecture, legacy storage, storage protocol concepts, and Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) through vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator.
Coverage includes:
- Examine classic storage models and vSphere® storage technologies
- Understand policy-driven storage and stretched cluster design
- Design and build for scalability
- Use Virtual SAN and Virtual Volumes effectively
- Adopt a more productive workflow strategy for delivering STaaS
- Implement best practices for monitoring and storage operations design
- Delve into storage strategy, resource economies, architecture, and more
Learn How to Implement a Software-Defined Storage Strategy
Understand Classic Storage Models and Constructs
Coordinate Fabric Connectivity and Storage I/O Architecture
Find Out How to Build A Cloud Management Platform Ecosystem with Virtual SAN
Leverage the vRealize Orchestrator, Operations Manager, and Log Insight
