Some of the important benefits of an object-oriented storage architecture:
Robust accessibility.
Because object storage supports metadata, you can easily add meta tags to track and index files in different locations. This is a huge technical advantage because you can manage unstructured data without the need for additional software. So, now, with the ability to analyze to create, modify and deploy systems or develop major operating systems, the possibilities are endless!
Infinite storage.
First, distributed storage systems have an infinitely scalable flat structure, independent of hardware or software, i.e., not limited to a single server or NAS. So you can keep adding nodes to scale to any number of configurable attributes. There are no limitations! And best of all, you can create huge stores of unstructured data without any administrative costs.
Cost-effective solution
Unlike other storage options, object-oriented storage provides a distributed model across multiple servers. Now the guesswork is simplified! You can significantly reduce hardware and management costs and manage multiple storage racks within the same organization. Plus, you don’t have to compromise on data security and integrity. Plus, you pay for what you use, which makes it a great choice for public cloud storage. Plus, if you have object storage or space in a private cloud, the cost will be even lower!
Long-term data protection
With object storage services (Amazon S3, Azure Blob), you can store data in cloud tiers that support encryption and replication. This provides long-term and cost-effective data protection.
Faster data retrieval
Data retrieval is faster thanks to unlimited metadata and ID numbers. This makes life much easier for storage administrators because they can search for files by metadata much faster.
Note: An object-based storage system certainly has its distinct advantages. But it is not suitable for traditional databases because writing objects is a slower process. Furthermore, you cannot modify object-oriented modular units because they are designed to write files to object storage once.
Which open-source platform for object storage should you choose?
In fact, you have many options for open-source platforms that implement cloud object storage software in the data center. But before you invest in a third-party platform, you should do extensive research. A quick look at these questions deserves any administrator’s attention:
Do the capabilities and benefits of object-oriented storage fit the needs of your organization?
Should you deploy hardware or software object storage, or a combination of both?
What type of data encryption protection can improve security in the cloud and in the on-premises environment?
What is the most cost-effective storage for static retrieval of unstructured data?
The answers to these questions can make a big difference! This is because each type of object storage is different depending on complex setup procedures.
