Scale-Out Storage Systems (2010

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Author(s)/Presenter(s):

Nicholas Kirsch

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Tutorial

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Abstract

This is a overview of scale-out storage systems and their underlying file system technologies - primarily focused on network-attached storage systems. In this presentation, scale-out will be defined in contrast with scale-up storage systems, the market, user, and technology needs driving new class of storage systems will be explained, as well as a survey of open-source and commercial implementations available today.

Learning Objectives

• What is a Scale-Out Storage system and how does it differ from a "traditional" storage system?
• How do different implementations of Scale-Out technologies differ - what are the pros/cons of the various design choices?