The Future of Software Defined Storage (SDS)
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Software-defined storage (SDS) separates storage hardware from management software, improving efficiency and scalability in data storage. It enables features like policy management for duplication, replication, and optimization while reducing costs and complexity in storage infrastructure. As part of a broader shift toward software-defined solutions, SDS helps organizations adapt to changing demands and future-proof their data centers.
The Future of Software Defined Storage (SDS)
- 1. Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Software-Defined Storage (SDS) is a term for computer data storage technologies which separate storage hardware from the software that manages the storage infrastructure. This technology enables a software-defined storage environment and provides policy management for services such as duplication, replication, thin provisioning, snapshots and backup. Software-defined storage puts the emphasis on storage services, instead of storage hardware. Without the constraints of a physical system, a storage resource can be used more efficiently and its administration can be simplified through automated policy-based management. Software-defined storage, a foundational component of the software-defined data center, abstracts storage resources to enable pooling, replication and on-demand distribution. The result is a storage layer much like that of virtualized compute—aggregated, flexible, efficient and scalable. The benefits are across-the-board reductions in the cost and complexity of storage infrastructure. Software-defined storage is part of a larger industry trend that includes software-defined networking (SDN) and software-defined data centers (SDDC). Characteristics of software-defined storage: Logical Storage Abstraction: Placing a powerful virtual layer between data request and the physical storage component. This layer allows you to manipulate how and where data is distributed. You’re still able to keep a heterogeneous storage infrastructure while still controlling the entire process from a virtual instance. Intelligent Storage Optimization: The software-defined storage component helps you push information to a specific type of repository. You’re able to control performance and capacity pools and further deliver information to the appropriate storage-type.
- 2. Creating a powerful storage platform: This hybrid storage model allows you to leverage the power of your physical infrastructure as well as your virtual. You’re able to create one logical control layer that helps you manage all of the physical storage points in your data center. This helps with storage diversification and helps prevent vendor lock-in. Control your storage infrastructure: Software-defined storage allows organizations to better manage storage arrays, disks and repositories. This means understanding where IO- intensive data should reside and how to best optimize information delivery. Expand your cloud (and storage): A big part of software-defined storage is the capability to expand and help you scale your storage into the cloud and beyond. Software-defined storage can create powerful links to other distributed data centers for replication, and even storage load-balancing. The Future of SDS Infrastructure managers who believe in the promise of software-defined data centers are beginning to see storage as the final piece of a puzzle that includes virtualization and SDN. Data center administrators looking to make a shift to software-defined storage architecture are usually attracted to the following benefits: Adaptability Cost Savings Future-Proofing Current market demands are predictors of changes in budgets, network environments and business priorities. A static storage environment locked into configurations determined by an outside vendor greatly limits an organization’s ability to react quickly to changing markets demands. A software-defined storage approach gives service providers the ability to future-proof their data centers because they are able to respond as the market dictates. The future of data storage is here. Many companies are investigating the potential of software- defined storage in data center implementation. Evidence indicates that increasing demand for inexpensive storage is affecting the way service providers are examining how to meet consumer demand, while maximizing profits and efficiency. For data center administrators facing the challenge of scalability, software-defined storage is the right answer. References http://www.datacenterjournal.com/it/softwaredefined-storage-shaping-future-data-center/