Benefits of DataCore Puls8

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The emergence of containers and Kubernetes has transformed the development and deployment of technology platforms. DataCore Puls8 leverages containerization principles and orchestration techniques to redefine storage solutions. Consequently, its advantages align with the broader benefits of adopting cloud-native architectures. Notable benefits of DataCore Puls8 includes the following:

 

Cloud-Native Storage for Kubernetes

DataCore Puls8 is a cloud-native storage solution leveraging OpenEBS as a storage foundation. It is tailored for stateful applications running on Kubernetes. "Cloud-native" in this context signifies a loosely coupled architecture, enabling organizations to fully leverage Kubernetes inherent advantages. You can utilize familiar Kubernetes tools and methodologies to configure, scale, manage, and customize DataCore Puls8 storage efficiently.

Key aspects that make DataCore Puls8 different from traditional storage solutions:

  • Built using the microservices architecture, just like the applications it serves.
  • Deployed as a set of containers on Kubernetes worker nodes and managed using Kubernetes itself.
  • Runs entirely in user space, ensuring seamless portability across various operating systems and platforms.
  • Intent-driven design, inheriting the simplicity and ease of use that Kubernetes offers.
  • Supports multiple storage engines to optimize storage for various application types.

Elimination of Cloud Vendor Lock-In

While Kubernetes has established itself as a universal control plane, data portability remains a concern due to potential vendor lock-in. DataCore Puls8 mitigates this risk by introducing a data abstraction layer. When using Replicated Storage, data is written to the storage layer, simplifying migration between on-premises environments and cloud-based infrastructures.

This approach allows you to maintain control over data, regardless of where the Kubernetes workloads are deployed.

Granular Policy Control for Stateful Workloads

Cloud-native architectures promote modular development and decentralized teams. DataCore Puls8 aligns with this philosophy by empowering small, independent teams to manage their own storage resources. Storage configurations and policies can be defined at the workload and volume levels, enabling teams to optimize settings for specific applications without impacting other workloads.

This granular control ensures flexibility and autonomy while maintaining stability across the environment.

High Availability with a Lower Blast Radius

DataCore Puls8 follows a cloud-native storage (CNS) architecture that enhances data resilience. In the event of a node failure, Kubernetes automatically reschedules the DataCore Puls8 controller, ensuring continuous availability. Unlike traditional shared storage systems, where metadata centralization poses a risk of widespread outages, DataCore Puls8 maintains metadata locally within each volume.

This design ensures that only the affected node’s replicas are impacted, while synchronously replicated data remains accessible at full performance on other nodes.

Performance Optimization

DataCore Puls8 offers multiple OpenEBS storage engines, such as Local PV Hostpath, Local PV LVM, Local PV ZFS, and Replicated PV Mayastor. This allows you to select the best option based on application needs:

  • Local Storage: Ideal for distributed applications like Cassandra that require low-latency writes.
  • Replicated Storage: Suited for monolithic databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL that require resilience.
  • Edge Deployments: Streaming applications like Kafka benefit from high-performance Replicated Storage.

Native Hyper-Converged Infrastructure on Kubernetes

DataCore Puls8 enables seamless horizontal scaling of Kubernetes clusters without the complexities of persistent storage management. Through automated policies for storage pooling and volume provisioning, DataCore Puls8 simplifies capacity planning, performance optimization, and overall storage administration within Kubernetes environments.

Reduction of Total Storage Costs by Up to 50%

Cloud providers often charge for allocated storage rather than actual usage, leading to over-provisioning. DataCore Puls8 addresses this inefficiency through thin provisioning, which dynamically allocates storage as needed. You can pool local or cloud storage resources and expand data volumes without service interruptions, leading to significant cost savings.

Improved Observability and Monitoring

  • Integrates with Prometheus and Grafana to provide real-time storage performance insights.
  • Enables proactive monitoring and issue resolution through detailed telemetry and alerts.

Seamless Backup and Disaster Recovery

  • Supports backup and disaster recovery through integrations with Velero and Kasten.
  • Ensures business continuity by enabling data recovery in case of failures.

By integrating these capabilities, DataCore Puls8 delivers a robust, cloud-native storage solution that enhances performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency for Kubernetes-based deployments.

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