Use the power of open source to deliver enterprise-class container management with reliable unified storage
We’re all for great collaborations at SoftIron, and this latest one is a big win for those working with containers and Ceph! We’ve worked closely with SUSE Rancher to mobilise integration support for HyperDrive storage appliances, by creating the HyperDrive Storage Plugin for SUSE Rancher.
Download our new SoftIron + SUSE Rancher solution brief to learn how a fully integrated, highly scalable data storage and container management system can help your organisation deliver excellent enterprise class solutions.
Accessibility is key
The SoftIron plugin is easily installed via SUSE Rancher Apps & Marketplace, allowing developers to integrate and manage HyperDrive capabilities via the SUSE Rancher container management platform. This way, you enjoy the flexibility of Ceph’s object, block, and file storage protocols in a single unified storage system. This can be achieved without being an expert in Ceph – HyperDrive makes daily cluster administration tasks simpler, with HyperDrive Storage Manager.
Streamline your Kubernetes cluster management with SUSE Rancher
If your Kubernetes cluster is in desperate need of some housekeeping, let SUSE Rancher lead the way with its centralised management interface. Leverage the platform’s unification capabilities and you’ll see improvements in operational efficiency, workload management and security. The secure container environment also simplifies interactions between Development and IT Ops teams, making collaboration quicker and easier.
With Gartner projecting that 70% of organisations globally will have more than two containerised applications running in their environments, a seamless experience makes all the difference for efficient daily cluster operations. And SUSE Rancher offers increased flexibility to support hybrid or multi-cloud environments, broadening the potential for complete customisation and digital innovation.
Achieve interoperability with HyperDrive
Our HyperDrive storage appliances don’t just play nicely with SUSE Rancher – they’re engineered from the ground up for full interoperability with Ceph. This interoperability doesn’t just make daily Ceph cluster administration tasks easier; HyperDrive’s task-specific nature also minimises I/O bottlenecks and power requirements, which can’t be matched by storage solutions using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) options for Ceph.
With SoftIron’s approach, hardware is optimised according to the needs of the software, delivering unparalleled levels of control, efficiency and transparency – all without vendor lock-in.
For an in-depth look into what the SoftIron and SUSE Rancher partnership entails, read the solution brief.
To learn more about how SoftIron and SUSE can help you use the power of open source to deliver enterprise-class container management with reliable unified storage, you can get in touch with our team today. You can also contact your SUSE Rancher sales representative.
And to discover how an open source, task-specific storage solution can take your enterprise storage to the next level, take HyperDrive for a test drive.
Craig Chadwell
VP Product
