Learning Ceph - Second Edition

Implement and manage your software-defined, massively scalable storage systemAbout This BookExplore Ceph's architecture in order to achieve scalability and high availabilityLearn to utilize Ceph efficiently with the help of practical examplesSuccessfully implement Ceph clusters to scale-out storage solutions along with outstanding data protection Who This Book Is ForA basic knowledge of GNU/Linux, and storage systems, and server components is assumed. If you have no experience of software-defined storage solutions and Ceph, but are eager to learn about them, this is the book for you.What You Will LearnThe limitations of existing systems and why you should use Ceph as a storage solutionFamiliarity with Ceph's architecture, components, and servicesInstant deployment and testing of Ceph within a Vagrant and VirtualBox environmentCeph operations including maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshootingStorage provisioning of Ceph's block, object, and filesystem servicesIntegrate Ceph with OpenStackAdvanced topics including erasure coding, CRUSH maps, and performance tuningBest practices for your Ceph clustersIn DetailLearning Ceph, Second Edition will give you all the skills you need to plan, deploy, and effectively manage your Ceph cluster. You will begin with the first module, where you will be introduced to Ceph use cases, its architecture, and core projects. In the next module, you will learn to set up a test cluster, using Ceph clusters and hardware selection. After you have learned to use Ceph clusters, the next module will teach you how to monitor cluster health, improve performance, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. In the last module, you will learn to integrate Ceph with other tools such as OpenStack, Glance, Manila, Swift, and Cinder.By the end of the book you will have learned to use Ceph effectively for your data storage requirements.Style and approachThis step-by-step guide, including use cases and examples, not only helps you to easily use Ceph but also demonstrates how you can use it to solve any of your server or drive storage issues.