GlusterFS
gluster.orgA scalable network filesystem for data-intensive tasks like cloud storage
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About
GlusterFS is a free and open-source distributed network filesystem designed for data-intensive workloads such as cloud storage and media streaming. It runs on commodity hardware and can be managed and configured through a comprehensive administration guide. The project is community-driven and welcomes contributions from developers worldwide.
Problem
Organizations need a scalable, cost-effective distributed filesystem for handling large volumes of data in cloud and media streaming environments.
For
system administrators, cloud engineers, and developers needing scalable distributed storage
How it works
GlusterFS aggregates storage resources across commodity hardware into a single, scalable network filesystem accessible over a network.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched