Object-based file systems: an Overview | SNIA

Abstract

Object Storage Devices (OSDs), an emerging technology standardized by INCITS/ANSI T10 with the cooperation of the SNIA, have been well-publicized, and storage systems that incorporate them are available in the market. OSDs enable more scalable storage systems, massive throughput, and at the same time, enhance data security. To fully deliver on their promise, however, they must be integrated into a file system that provides a usable namespace. This tutorial will briefly review the properties of OSDs, and describe how these new properties are used to re-architect traditional file system designs to provide scaling, resiliency, and cost benefits compared to traditional file systems.

Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the differences between OSD and conventional disk storage devices
Understand the potential for OSD-based storage systems
Understand the state of the practice in delivering secure, scalable, resilient OSD-based file storage to end users