APEX Block Storage for AWS is a deployment of the Dell software-defined block storage innovation in the public cloud. This offer allows customers to experience the same benefits of enterprise-class storage services in the cloud as they have come to appreciate on-premises. Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS uses a scale-out distributed mesh-mirror architecture which provides higher performance, larger volume sizes and improved resilience beyond what is currently available in the public cloud. In fact, it is the most scalable, flexible, and reliable cloud “software first” block storage on the market today[1].
Every business has unique needs and requirements with different dimensions that meet those needs. This paper will focus on both the business use case and the technical use case. Analysis from all perspectives, both business and technical, are critical for a successful implementation.