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Introducing ObjectScale 1.4.0: Elevating Enterprise Object Storage
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000
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Dell Technologies is excited to unveil the latest iteration of its object storage solution, Dell ObjectScale 1.4.0. Engineered to cater to the rigorous requirements of enterprise-level storage, Dell ObjectScale 1.4.0 boasts a software-defined and containerized architecture. This advanced design ensures exceptional reliability, performance, and scalability, further solidifying Dell Technologies' dedication to delivering superior storage solutions.
Dell ObjectScale offers diverse deployment options that cater to a plethora of infrastructural needs, providing flexibility and efficiency in management and scaling enterprise object storage.
New features in Dell ObjectScale 1.4.0
Dell ObjectScale 1.4.0 introduces a host of new features and enhancements aimed at improving serviceability, security, and manageability:
Monitoring and reporting enhancements
The enhanced management API offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities, allowing for better visibility into cluster status, node-based inventory details, and component health. Additionally, new audit messages for cluster user set password events and new alerts for successful and failed jobs have been introduced. Users can now access various functions through the ObjectScale portal or a REST client, enhancing serviceability and oversight. This enhancement benefits administrators by enabling proactive maintenance and troubleshooting and ensuring optimal performance.
Dell ObjectScale portal improvements
The portal now provides a complete inventory of all nodes, disks, pods, and PVCs, coupled with enhanced Grafana UI dashboards for in-depth data visualization and performance monitoring. This improvement aids in efficient resource management and planning, allowing administrators to make informed decisions and optimize cluster performance.
S3 bucket deletion
A new API facilitates the deletion of buckets containing data, streamlining the process and offering better monitoring capabilities. Previously, a standard S3 bucket could only be deleted if it was empty. The new feature allows for the deletion of non-empty buckets through a background task with configurable speed and resource consumption. This feature is particularly beneficial for use cases requiring frequent updates or deletions of stored data as it simplifies operations and enhances flexibility.
ObjectScale replication – improved performance
Enhancements to the replication framework deliver improved throughput for both small and large objects. These enhancements mitigate the growth of replication backlogs and optimize resource utilization, thereby ensuring data protection without adversely affecting customer applications.
Upgrade and installation enhancements
The refined deployment and installation process, including a reduced package size and streamlined upgrade process, improves the customer experience. The appliance and software bundle deployments provide a 1-click upgrade feature for the application layer, simplifying upgrades and reducing operational complexity and downtime.
ObjectScale ‘As An Application’ improvements
Version 1.4 provides management IAM support for deployments on Red Hat OpenShift, offering a simplified management user experience and a common IAM model across all ObjectScale deployment models. This enhancement is beneficial for organizations using OpenShift as it provides consistent and simplified management across different deployment environments.
Storage reclamation process improvements
The garbage collection (GC) process reclaims space from discarded full chunks or chunks containing a mixture of deleted and non-deleted object fragments no longer referenced. Enhancements to the GC process and verification scanner improve the efficiency of the storage reclamation process. This benefit is crucial for long-term data retention and storage optimization as it ensures efficient use of storage resources and reduces costs.
Security: cipher security update
ObjectScale has upgraded its cryptographic module to BSAFE Crypto-J 6.3, ensuring FIPS 140-2 compliance for Data-at-Rest Encryption. This enhancement is essential for maintaining stringent security measures, providing robust encryption and enhancing data protection.
Platform latest version support
Dell ObjectScale 1.4 now supports the latest versions of Red Hat OpenShift (4.14) and Kubernetes (v1.27), allowing for platform upgrades to the most current releases. This benefit ensures compatibility with and access to the latest features and improvements, enhancing overall system performance and security.
Conclusion
Dell ObjectScale 1.4.0 offers a sophisticated, enterprise-grade object storage solution that is flexible, scalable, and secure. With its robust architecture and integration with Kubernetes, it provides a compelling option for organizations seeking to optimize their object storage infrastructure.
Author: Cris Banson