In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, on-premises solutions are gaining traction for their security, compliance, and cost-efficiency. On August 1, 2024, Western Digital, in collaboration with ownCloud and croit, hosted a Brighttalk webinar showcasing a powerful on-premises file-sharing solution designed for data centers and private clouds. Watch the webinar here.

A Comprehensive On-Premises Solution

ownCloud is a leading on-premises file-sharing platform that delivers all the features of public cloud solutions, with the added benefits of enhanced security, compliance, and scalability. Whether you’re accessing files via mobile apps, desktop integration, or a web interface, ownCloud offers a seamless and reliable experience.

At the heart of this solution is croit Ceph, an advanced management platform that simplifies the complexities of Ceph, the preferred storage solution for ownCloud users. Ceph’s reputation as a scalable and reliable multi-protocol storage platform is well-earned, but its complexity often requires expert management to avoid downtime and incidents.

Western Digital Ultrastar® JBOD storage arrays complement this setup by offering higher density and reliability than traditional server DAS. With support for both spinning disks and flash drives, these arrays ensure that your data storage is efficient, reliable, and scalable.

Simplifying Ceph with croit

Ceph’s versatility as a “swiss army knife” of storage solutions comes with challenges—hundreds of commands, parameters, and tunable settings can make installation, upgrades, and management daunting. This is where croit Ceph shines.

croit’s software automates and simplifies Ceph management, encapsulating best practices from over eight years of experience in the field. By reducing the need for expert intervention, croit can lower labor costs and minimize incidents, sometimes achieving cost reductions of three to ten times in large-scale systems.

The on-premises management server provided by croit handles everything from booting the cluster to upgrading and managing it. Its intelligent design guides users through common tasks, helping to prevent errors and ensuring smooth operations. With croit for Ceph, installing or upgrading a Ceph cluster takes just minutes.

Unmatched ROI and Support

The benefits of croit for Ceph are clear: reduced downtime, data loss, and incidents, leading to significant returns on investment. The software is compatible with a variety of popular hardware vendors and can be easily integrated into your existing operations environment. Plus, croit offers 24×7 support, ensuring that help is always available when you need it.

Starting at just $500 per month for 100TB with 24×7 support, croit offers a cost-effective, vendor-agnostic solution. The software manages off-the-shelf upstream Ceph and Linux builds, giving you the freedom to leave at any time—though most customers choose to stay due to the unparalleled ease and cost savings.

Western Digital Ultrastar: The Perfect Complement

Western Digital’s Ultrastar arrays enhance the value of ownCloud on croit Ceph by simplifying drive deployment and maintenance at scale. With fewer drive failures per year and lower operational costs, these arrays make managing large data volumes more efficient.

Each JBOD enclosure can service multiple nodes, with NVMe SSDs in each node accelerating metadata operations, preventing slowdowns from spinning hard drives. This combination of croit Ceph, ownCloud, and Western Digital Ultrastar arrays makes managing tens of petabytes of data in your data center or private cloud not only feasible but also cost-effective.

For organizations looking to move away from the public cloud and take control of their data, this on-premises solution offers the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. With croit Ceph, ownCloud, and Western Digital Ultrastar, you can build a scalable file-sharing solution that meets your needs today and in the future—without the headaches or costs associated with public cloud services.

Take the next step:

Empower your data center or private cloud with this integrated solution and experience the benefits of reduced costs, enhanced reliability, and unmatched scalability. Contact us today to learn how you can implement this powerful file-sharing solution in your organization.

Unlock the Power of On-Premises File Sharing with Ceph and ownCloud