Architecting a Storage Cluster

Software-defined storage has changed the way we store our data; with increased functionality comes increased requirements when designing the right solution. A significant amount of variables need to be considered when architecting a storage cluster.

This chapter explores the different design aspects of implementing software-defined storage solutions using GlusterFS and its various components.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• GlusterFS compute requirements
• Using the right storage size
• Defining performance needs
• Deciding the right approach for high availability
• Establishing how the workload ties everything together