# croit > croit delivers enterprise Ceph storage, virtualization & GenAI solutions: Ceph storage, Proxmox VE, and croit aiplane, the self-hosted AI infrastructure layer, with 24/7 expert support. The site is also available in Deutsch (https://www.croit.io/de) and Français (https://www.croit.io/fr). Every page linked below is also served as markdown: request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. ## Solutions - [Ceph Storage Solution](https://www.croit.io/solutions/ceph-storage-solution): Hardware prices doubled, your storage need did not. croit turns the servers you already own into one supported Ceph cluster: block, file and S3, 24/7 support, from $600 a month for 100 TB. - [Proxmox](https://www.croit.io/solutions/proxmox): Plan your move from VMware to Proxmox with expert guidance, migration validation, support, training, and consulting from croit. - [CephFS Guard](https://www.croit.io/solutions/cephfs-guard): Real-time malware defense for CephFS with instant snapshots, user isolation, and seamless SIEM integration. - [croit Datacenter Manager](https://www.croit.io/solutions/datacenter-manager): One dashboard for every Ceph cluster you run, croit or native: status on a world map, logs and disk health per cluster, capacity forecasts, and with croit, S3 multisite or RBD mirroring between sites in a few clicks. - [AIplane](https://www.croit.io/solutions/aiplane): One plane for all your AI: connect applications to private and public models, agents, MCP tools, RAG and identity through one self-hosted layer. Formerly croit LLM Gateway. ## Services - [24/7 Ceph Support](https://www.croit.io/services/ceph-support): 24/7 Ceph support from a Ceph Foundation founding member: a 1-hour first response, a senior engineer on a live screen share, for croit and native Ceph clusters. Priced per raw terabyte and cluster, from $546 a month. - [24/7 Proxmox Support](https://www.croit.io/services/proxmox-support): 24/7 Proxmox support from a Gold Partner: an engineer on a live screen share, a 1-hour response, consulting before day one. ~66% below a Proxmox Premium subscription, from 12 sockets. - [Emergency Support](https://www.croit.io/services/emergency-support): Need urgent help with Ceph or Proxmox? croit offers expert emergency support to resolve critical issues fast. Get immediate assistance to keep your systems running smoothly. - [Consulting](https://www.croit.io/services/consulting): Worldwide, remotely or on-site: Let's tackle your data storage system, Linux, network and hardware challenges together. - [Hardware](https://www.croit.io/services/hardware): Powerful, perfectly sized and economically feasible: Discover croit's hardware procurement services. ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.croit.io/blog): News, guides, and technical deep-dives on Ceph, Proxmox, and software-defined storage from the croit team. - [Documentation](https://www.croit.io/docs): croit Storage Platform: setup, configuration and operations - [Datacenter Manager Documentation](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs): Install the dashboard, add clusters, connect sites - [Changelog](https://www.croit.io/changelog): Release notes for croit, with a new version roughly every month, covering the latest features, improvements, and fixes. - [FAQ](https://www.croit.io/faq): Answers to common questions about croit's Ceph and Proxmox storage software, including support, migration, licensing, and hardware compatibility. - [API Docs](https://www.croit.io/api-docs) ## Company - [Our Mission](https://www.croit.io/company/our-mission): Simply innovative storage solutions: Driven by a passion for complex technologies, we make them easily accessible for everyone. - [Our Partners](https://www.croit.io/company/our-partners): Meet croit's technology and channel partners across the Ceph, Proxmox, and enterprise storage ecosystem. - [News](https://www.croit.io/company/news): The latest company news, announcements, awards, and events from croit, the enterprise Ceph and Proxmox storage company. - [Career](https://www.croit.io/career): Explore open positions and career opportunities at croit and help build the future of enterprise software-defined storage. - [Contact](https://www.croit.io/contact): Get in touch with croit for enterprise Ceph and Proxmox storage. Contact our team about support, consulting, training, or a tailored storage solution. ## Academy - [Overview](https://www.croit.io/academy): Instructor-led, hands-on trainings and workshops from a Ceph Foundation Member and Proxmox Gold Partner. Courses for teams and professionals worldwide, with experts in Europe and the United States. - [Courses](https://www.croit.io/academy#courses): Proxmox, Ceph and AI courses with every scheduled date - [Private Group Training](https://www.croit.io/academy/private-group-training): Book any croit training or workshop privately for your team: your dates, your timezone, and an agenda adjusted to the platform you actually run. Ceph Foundation Member and Proxmox Gold Partner. ## Courses - [Proxmox Backup Server Workshop](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/proxmox-backup-server-workshop): Learn to set up and manage Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) for enterprise disaster recovery. Hands-on virtual workshop for IT admins by a Proxmox Gold Partner. - [Proxmox VE Training, Deployment and Management](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/proxmox-ve-training-deployment-and-management): Deploy and manage Proxmox VE in production. Live online training in installation, networking, storage, VMs, containers, backup and troubleshooting. From an Official Proxmox Gold Partner. - [Proxmox VE Training, Clustering and Shared Storage](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/proxmox-ve-training-clustering-and-shared-storage): Build and scale Proxmox VE clusters. Live online training in Corosync, shared storage, Ceph, ZFS replication, high availability and failure scenarios. From an Official Proxmox Gold Partner. - [AI-Native Software Development](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/ai-native-software-development): Use AI as part of a disciplined engineering process. Live online training in agentic coding, specification-driven development and verification loops. - [Ceph In-Depth Training, Remote/Online](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/ceph-in-depth-training-remote-online): Learn Ceph online from a Ceph Foundation Founding Member. Instructor-led training worldwide covering RBD, CephFS, RGW, operations and tuning. - [VMware to Proxmox VE Migration Workshop](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/vmware-to-proxmox-ve-migration-workshop): Hands-on VMware to Proxmox VE migration training. Learn ESXi auditing, VM conversion, ZFS, and Ceph as a vSAN replacement. Taught by a Proxmox Gold Partner. - [Proxmox VE Training - Deployment & Clustering Bundle (Module 1 + 2)](https://www.croit.io/academy/courses/proxmox-ve-training-deployment-clustering-bundle-module-1-2): Deploy and manage Proxmox VE in production. Build and scale Proxmox VE clusters. ## croit documentation: Getting Started - [Introduction](https://www.croit.io/docs/getting-started/introduction) - [Hardware Suggestions](https://www.croit.io/docs/getting-started/hardware-suggestions) - [Installation](https://www.croit.io/docs/getting-started/installation) - [croit OS Images](https://www.croit.io/docs/getting-started/os-images) ## croit documentation: Configuration - [OpenID & LDAP](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/openid-ldap) - [Custom TLS Certificate](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/custom-tls-certificate) - [Custom OS Images](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/custom-os-images) - [Extra Files](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/extra-files) - [Network Interface Bonding](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/network-interface-bonding) - [Multipath disks](https://www.croit.io/docs/configuration/multipath) ## croit documentation: Accessing Your Cluster - [Accessing your Cluster](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/overview) - [CephFS](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/cephfs) - [MDS Notifications](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/cephfs/notifications) - [CephFS Guard](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/cephfs/guard) - [RBD](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/rbd) - [S3](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/s3) - [S3 Multisite](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/s3-multisite) - [NVMe over Fabrics](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/nvmeof) - [SMB](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/smb) - [NFS](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/nfs) - [Ceph Keys](https://www.croit.io/docs/accessing-your-cluster/ceph-keys) ## croit documentation: Hypervisors - [Proxmox](https://www.croit.io/docs/hypervisors/proxmox) - [VMware ESXi](https://www.croit.io/docs/hypervisors/vmware-esxi) - [HyperV](https://www.croit.io/docs/hypervisors/hyperv) ## croit documentation: Maintenance - [Updating croit](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/updating-croit) - [Replacing OSDs](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/replacing-osds) - [Replacing NIC](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/replacing-nics) - [PG numbers](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/pg-numbers) - [Updating Ceph](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/updating-ceph) - [Migrating or restoring croit container](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/migrating-croit) - [Backups](https://www.croit.io/docs/maintenance/backups) ## croit documentation: Hook Scripts - [Hook Scripts](https://www.croit.io/docs/hook-scripts/overview) - [Installing Packages](https://www.croit.io/docs/hook-scripts/installing-packages) - [Monitoring & Alerting](https://www.croit.io/docs/hook-scripts/monitoring-alerting) - [Extra Network Interfaces](https://www.croit.io/docs/hook-scripts/extra-network-interfaces) ## croit documentation: Troubleshooting - [OSDs Imbalanced](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/osds-imbalanced) - [Firewall & Ports](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/firewall-ports) - [Networking & Switches](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/networking-switches) - [NTP Clock Skew](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/ntp-clock-skew) - [PXE Boot Problems](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/pxe-boot-problems) - [Task Advisor Warnings](https://www.croit.io/docs/troubleshooting/task-advisor-warnings) ## croit Datacenter Manager documentation: Getting Started - [Introduction](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/getting-started/introduction) - [Installation](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/getting-started/installation) - [First Steps](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/getting-started/first-steps) - [Versions and Tags](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/getting-started/versions) ## croit Datacenter Manager documentation: Configuration - [Single Sign-On](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/configuration/single-sign-on) - [Configuration Reference](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/configuration/reference) ## croit Datacenter Manager documentation: Operations - [Running CDM](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/operations/running) - [Reading the Dashboard](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/operations/reading-the-dashboard) - [Contacting croit Support](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/operations/support) - [Troubleshooting](https://www.croit.io/cdm/docs/operations/troubleshooting) ## API Reference - [OpenAPI specification](https://www.croit.io/openapi.json): the complete croit REST API, machine-readable. Requests go to the customer's own croit management host under /api. - [audit](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/audit): Query croit audit logs. - [status](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/status): Backend status. - [ipmi](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/ipmi): Manage IPMI interfaces. - [supervisor](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/supervisor): Manage supervisor operations. - [support](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/support): Connect to croit support. - [survey](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/survey): Manage participation in the croit hardware survey. - [maintenance](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/maintenance): Cluster maintenance and recovery APIs. - [crush](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/crush): CRUSH map and rule management. - [ceph-keys](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/ceph-keys): Manage Ceph access keys. - [logs](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/logs): Log file API. - [stats](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/stats): Get statistics of the cluster and servers. - [cephfs](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/cephfs): CephFS file management. - [debug](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/debug): Debugging endpoints for croit support. - [cluster](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/cluster): Manage cluster bootstrap and cluster-wide operations. - [setup](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/setup): Initial setup of croit. - [placement-groups](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/placement-groups): Manage placement groups. - [ceph-pools](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/ceph-pools): Manage ceph pools. - [qos-settings](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/qos-settings): QOS Settings. - [rbds](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/rbds): Manage RBD images in pools. - [rbd-mirror](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/rbd-mirror): Manage RBD mirroring for RBD pools. To configure RBD mirroring, first start an RBD mirror service on the cluster that data should be mirrored to. Then use this API to enable mirroring on pools with the same name on both clusters. To connect the two clusters, generate a bootstrap token on one of the pools, and import the token on the same pool on the other cluster. - [hooks](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/hooks): Hook scripts croit runs when something happens on the cluster. - [networks](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/networks): Manage networks. - [authentication](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/authentication): OAuth2 authentication. - [users](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/users): Manage croit users. - [api-tokens](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/api-tokens): Manage croit API tokens. - [servers](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/servers): Manage server hardware, configuration, and services. - [cron-migration](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/cron-migration): The Quartz-to-UNIX cron migration wizard. - [cron](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/cron): Preview a UNIX cron expression's next fire times. - [images](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/images): Manage OS images. - [extra-files](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/extra-files): Static web server for files located in /config/extra-files (or in /config/extra-files-secure, requiring authentication), to be downloaded by hook scripts on the servers. - [croit](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/croit): Information about the croit application. - [services](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/services): Manage services, this includes both Ceph services and croit-specific services running on both the ceph servers and management node. - [disks](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/disks): Manage server disks. - [key-renewal](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/key-renewal): Renew the cluster's Ceph access keys after the security fixes that require it. - [ai-assistant](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/ai-assistant): Chat with the croit AI support assistant about this cluster. - [change-requests](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/change-requests): Manage pending change requests that require explicit approval or rejection. - [config](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/config): Configure settings for croit and ceph. - [config-templates](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/config-templates): Manage templates for config files. - [ha-groups](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/ha-groups): Manage high availability groups and floating IPs. - [s3](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/s3): Manage S3 access. - [snapshot-schedule](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/snapshot-schedule): Schedule automatic snapshots for CephFS and RBD. - [tasks](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/tasks): Status and overview of long running background tasks. - [task-advisor](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/task-advisor): Admin task advisor. - [license](https://www.croit.io/api-docs#tag/license): croit license information. ## Blog - [Rewriting croit's backend from Kotlin to Go](https://www.croit.io/blog/kotlin-to-go): Since v2609.0 the croit management backend is a single Go binary instead of a Kotlin application on the JVM: why we switched, how we ported it one domain at a time without stopping feature work, and what it changed in startup time, CPU, memory, dependencies and image size. - [croit v2609.0: Build your own OS image, NVMe-oF that fails over, replace a drive from the UI](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2609-0-build-your-own-os-image-nvme-of-that-fails-over-replace-a-drive-from-the-ui): croit v2609.0 turns OS images into container images you can extend and host yourself, makes NVMe-oF highly available with gateway failover, adds an OSD replacement wizard to the UI, and ships Ceph Tentacle 20.2.4 with four security fixes. - [Proxmox VE on ARM64: What Official Support Means for Your Storage Layer](https://www.croit.io/blog/proxmox-ve-on-arm64-what-official-support-means-for-your-storage-layer): Proxmox VE 9.2 brings official ARM64 support. What shipped, the limits that make it a second cluster, and why shared Ceph storage has to span both. - [The two-hour stat: why VM disk images don't belong on CephFS](https://www.croit.io/blog/two-hour-stat-on-cephfs): A VMware-to-Proxmox migration parked terabyte VMDKs on CephFS. After a network outage, a single stat took two hours. Why it happened, and why RBD is the right home for disk images. - [croit v2608.0: croit Enhanced, MDS notifications, load-balanced S3](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2608-0-croit-enhanced-mds-notifications-load-balanced-s3): croit v2608.0 adds croit Enhanced, our own Ceph build with better CephFS mirroring and scrubbing, streams every CephFS change as an event, and load balances S3 with HA Proxy. - [croit v2607.0: Tentacle by default, S3 across sites, SMB rebuilt](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2607-0-tentacle-by-default-s3-across-sites-smb-rebuilt): croit v2607.0 makes Ceph Tentacle the default for new clusters, adds S3 multisite replication across sites, and rebuilds SMB gateways with per-share ACL and idmap control. - [croit Joins ITE - the Association for IT from Europe](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-joins-ite-the-association-for-it-from-europe): croit is now a member of ITE, the Association for IT from Europe, reinforcing our commitment to European digital sovereignty, open technology, and sustainable, independent storage. - [croit v2605: Security-Patched Ceph & OS Images + New Guardrails](https://www.croit.io/blog/whats-new-in-croit-v2605): croit v2605 ships security-patched Ceph (Reef 18.2.8, Tentacle 20.2.1) and OS images, a clearer in-product changelog, and reboot guardrails that protect PG availability. - [How We Built AI Into the Way croit Works](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-we-built-ai-into-the-way-croit-works): How croit runs its own GPUs, models, and LLM gateway (now croit aiplane) to bring AI into Ceph storage operations and support, keeping customer data fully under our control. - [Stop the SATA Shuffle: How to Migrate Windows VMs to Proxmox VE Without Boot Failures](https://www.croit.io/blog/migrate-windows-vms-to-proxmox-ve): Learn how to migrate Windows VMs from VMware ESXi to Proxmox VE without triggering Inaccessible Boot Device errors by preparing VirtIO storage drivers before the move. - [Microsegmentation with Proxmox VE, SDN, and VLAN Zones](https://www.croit.io/blog/microsegmentation-with-proxmox-ve): Achieve true microsegmentation in Proxmox VE using SDN VLAN zones, VNet firewall for L3, and ebtables to block ARP discovery (IPv4). - [Building croit Ceph on Used Hardware: An Affordable Path to Enterprise Storage](https://www.croit.io/blog/building-croit-ceph-on-used-hardware): Server hardware prices are soaring. Learn how building a Ceph cluster on used or existing hardware with croit delivers enterprise storage at a fraction of the cost. - [Bridging the Gap: Deploying OCI Images Natively in Proxmox VE 9.1](https://www.croit.io/blog/-bridging-the-gap-deploying-oci-images-natively-in-proxmox-ve-91): Proxmox VE 9.1 adds native OCI image support (tech preview). Learn benefits, how to pull images from Docker Hub, and deploy Caddy as an LXC container in minutes. - [How (not) to shut down a Ceph cluster](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-not-to-shut-down-a-ceph-cluster): Avoid risky Ceph shutdown steps. Use only the noout flag for safety. Learn from real-world failures and follow a reliable, tested shutdown method. - [Backing up a Proxmox Node in a Proxmox VE Cluster using Proxmox Backup Client](https://www.croit.io/blog/backing-up-a-proxmox-node): Learn how to back up and restore critical configuration files of Proxmox VE nodes using the Proxmox Backup Client. This guide covers automation with systemd timers, encryption setup, and recovery strategies for node failure or full cluster loss. - [How to Use Cloud Images for Faster VM Deployment in Proxmox VE](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-use-cloud-images-for-faster-vm-deployment-in-proxmox-ve): Speed up VM deployment in Proxmox VE using cloud images and cloud-init. Follow this quick guide to create and clone templates easily. - [More Data, Less Overhead: croit’s New Metrics and Logging System](https://www.croit.io/blog/croits-new-metrics-and-logging-system): Croit now uses VictoriaMetrics & VictoriaLogs for better scalability, faster queries, and improved log management. Explore new features & settings. - [Discover Key Storage Features in croit UI Release v2501.0!](https://www.croit.io/blog/discover-key-storage-features-in-croit-ui-release-v25010): Explore croit UI v2501.0 with unified Block, File, and Object Storage tabs for simplified, efficient management. - [Network Troubleshooting Guide: Fix Issues at Every Layer](https://www.croit.io/blog/troubleshooting-networks): Learn step-by-step network troubleshooting techniques for all OSI layers. Diagnose and fix issues with practical tips, tools, and commands. - [Unlock Efficiency: Explore the Exciting New Task Advisor Features in the New croit UI Release!](https://www.croit.io/blog/explore-the-exciting-new-task-advisor-features): Explore the enhanced croit UI with instant alerts, hover-based warnings, and seamless navigation. Stay efficient with smarter tools today! ## Optional - [Thank You for an Amazing SC24, Highlights and Winners of Our Competition](https://www.croit.io/blog/thank-you-for-an-amazing-sc24--highlights-and-winners-of-our-competition): Thank you for visiting croit at SC24! Congrats to our Ceph Challenge winners. Discover how we simplify AI and HPC storage with Ceph and DAOS. - [Modernizing Software-defined Storage Solutions](https://www.croit.io/blog/modernizing-software-defined-storage-solutions): Learn how Eurac Research improved data reliability and scalability with croit’s expert support for their Ceph storage solution. - [Meet croit at SC24: Revolutionizing HPC and AI Storage Solutions](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-at-sc24): Join croit at SC24, Nov 17-22, 2024, in Atlanta! Visit us at Booth #923 to explore how our AI and HPC-ready storage solutions simplify Ceph and Intel DAOS for high-performance workloads. - [New Maintenance Terminal in croit UI: Multi-Terminal Support & ZMODEM](https://www.croit.io/blog/new-maintenance-terminal-in-croit-ui-multi-terminal-support--zmodem): Explore croit’s new Maintenance Terminal with multi-terminal support, ZMODEM file transfers, and seamless access across pages for better Ceph management. - [How to Optimize Ceph RGW with Dynamic Bucket Re-sharding](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-optimize-ceph-rgw-with-dynamic-bucket-re-sharding): Learn how to prevent performance degradation in Ceph RGW with dynamic bucket re-sharding. Discover admin commands and tips for optimal bucket management. - [Introducing croit v2408.0: Enhanced CRUSH Map, Multi-Service Support, Ceph Reef Stability, and More!](https://www.croit.io/blog/introducing-croit-v24080-enhanced-crush-map-multi-service-support-ceph-reef-stability-and-more): Explore croit v2408.0 with new CRUSH map view, multi-service support, Ceph Reef stability, and improved hook scripts. - [Unlock the Power of On-Premises File Sharing with Ceph and ownCloud](https://www.croit.io/blog/unlock-the-power-of-on-premises-file-sharing-with-ceph-and-owncloud): Discover a scalable on-premises file-sharing solution with ownCloud, croit Ceph management, and Western Digital JBOD arrays. Reduce costs and improve reliability in your data center or private cloud. Learn more and watch our webinar. - [Announcing Emergency Ceph Support: Prompt Help When You Need It Most](https://www.croit.io/blog/announcing-emergency-ceph-support-immediate-help-when-you-need-it-most): Need immediate Ceph support? Our experts resolve Ceph issues within 4 hours. Available 24x7 worldwide. Get reliable, fast, and professional help now. - [How to Recover Inactive PGs Using ceph-objectstore-tool on Ceph Clusters](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-recover-inactive-pgs-using-ceph-objectstore-tool-on-ceph-clusters): Learn how to recover inactive Placement Groups (PGs) in Ceph clusters using the ceph-objectstore-tool. This guide covers manual export and import procedures for effective data recovery. - [Exploring Block Storage Options in the Ceph Ecosystem: RBD, NVMe-oF, and iSCSI](https://www.croit.io/blog/exploring-block-storage-options-in-the-ceph-ecosystem-rbd-nvme-of-and-iscsi): Dive into the Ceph ecosystem with our detailed overview of block storage options including RBD, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF. Learn about their key features, use cases, and how Croit enhances deployment and management to optimize your storage infrastructure. - [croit July 2024 Update: New Features and Enhancements](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-july-2024-update-new-features-and-enhancements): Discover the latest updates in croit v2407.2, including NVMe-oF support, an enhanced user interface, improved Ceph health monitoring, and updated server image features. - [Introducing the New Look for croit: A Modern, Intuitive Interface](https://www.croit.io/blog/introducing-the-new-look-for-croit-a-modern-intuitive-interface): Explore the intuitive design with enhanced features for gateways, RBDs, CephFS, and S3 buckets. Enable the new UI and upgrade your experience today. - [Celebrating Our Top 100 Innovator Award at the 2024 Ceremony!](https://www.croit.io/blog/celebrating-our-top-100-innovator-award-at-the-2024-ceremony): Discover how croit earned its second consecutive Top 100 Innovator Award in 2024. Learn about the prestigious ceremony in Weimar, Germany, and our commitment to revolutionizing open source storage solutions like Ceph and Intel DAOS. Read more on our innovative journey and future goals. - [croit's 2024 Workation in Lisbon, Portugal!](https://www.croit.io/blog/croits-2024-workation-in-lisbon-portugal): Discover how croit’s remote team came together for an unforgettable workation in Lisbon, blending work and leisure to strengthen bonds and boost productivity. Read about our experiences and insights from this unique event. - [Optimize Storage Allocation with Ceph S3](https://www.croit.io/blog/optimize-storage-allocation-with-ceph-s3): Discover how Ceph S3 mirrors Amazon S3's storage class structure with customizable placement rules and efficient lifecycle policies. Learn to optimize data storage with Ceph's advanced tiering strategies and seamless admin tools. - [Another technique to view kernel panic messages](https://www.croit.io/blog/another-technique-to-view-kernel-panic-messages): Learn how to effortlessly capture kernel panic messages using ACPI ERST, providing valuable insights for troubleshooting server crashes. Discover the seamless setup and diagnostic steps to identify root causes effectively. - [croit Wins Deloitte Fast 50 Award of 2023!](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-wins-deloitte-fast-50-award-of-2023): Discover how croit secured the 22nd position on the Deloitte Fast 50 Award list for 2023 and 2022, showcasing remarkable growth of 690.99%. Learn about our commitment to innovation and excellence in the German technology landscape. - [Data corruption with iSCSI in-kernel backend and how to prevent it](https://www.croit.io/blog/data-corruption-with-iscsi-in-kernel-backend-and-how-to-prevent-it): Learn how to identify and repair data corruption issues affecting iSCSI disks exposed by Ceph for Windows servers and virtualization hosts. Discover the root cause, preventive measures, and step-by-step repair instructions to ensure data integrity and optimize performance. - [Simplifying Open Source Storage Solutions: The croit Approach to Ceph and Intel DAOS](https://www.croit.io/blog/simplifying-open-source-storage-solutions-the-croit-approach-to-ceph-and-intel-daos): Discover how croit simplifies open-source storage with an intuitive solution, making powerful technologies like Ceph and Intel DAOS accessible to everyone. Say goodbye to complexity and hello to seamless storage management. - [Join croit at SC23!](https://www.croit.io/blog/join-croit-at-sc23): Explore Innovative Data Storage Solutions for Your Company at SC23. Join croit at Booth #2117 and unlock the potential of advanced data storage technology. Elevate your data storage efficiency with croit's expert team. - [Introducing the innovative CephFS Snapdiff Feature](https://www.croit.io/blog/introducing-the-innovative-cephfs-snapdiff-feature): Learn how to revolutionize CephFS backups with SnapDiff! Discover the powerful tool that enables efficient, differential backups of large file systems and reduces backup times. Dive into the step-by-step guide and see how SnapDiff makes frequent backups a breeze. - [Integrating Ceph with iSCSI: The Essentials](https://www.croit.io/blog/integrating-ceph-with-iscsi-the-essentials): Learn how to seamlessly integrate Ceph and iSCSI in this comprehensive guide. Discover the power of combining these technologies for a robust and flexible storage solution. Get step-by-step instructions and insights into creating a highly available iSCSI target using Ceph's RADOS Block Device. Elevate your storage capabilities today. - [croit - Storage2Day Conference Summary](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit---storage2day-conference-summary): Discover the highlights from the Storage2Day Conference in Munich, where we discussed modern infrastructure and storage technologies based on Ceph, DAOS, and NVMe-oF. Explore the power and flexibility of DAOS, the open-source parallel filesystem designed for HPC workloads that enables you to easily manage and scale your storage infrastructure. Learn about Ceph, the ultimate solution for highly scalable and fault-tolerant distributed storage, and NVMe-oF, the future of storage that provides lightning-fast performance and scalability for your data center. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on the latest advancements in storage technology! - [How to capture kernel panic messages with netconsole](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-capture-kernel-panic-messages-with-netconsole): Learn how to use the netconsole kernel module to log kernel panics to diagnose and resolve issues with your croit PXE booted Ceph servers. Discover how to set up a UDP listener in the container and a hook script that configures the kernel to send logs to the listener during a panic. Even if you're not using croit, this article provides helpful guidance for using netconsole in other use cases. - [croit V2301.0 - Ceph Quincy Release](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v23010---ceph-quincy-release): croit V2301.0 supports the latest Ceph release, Quincy. We recommend everyone to upgrade their clusters to Quincy. We think it's one of the most reliable releases we've seen in a while. - [croit receives TOP 100 Seal](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-receives-top-100-seal): croit receives TOP 100 award for being one of the top 100 innovative companies. - [Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award](https://www.croit.io/blog/deloitte-technology-fast-50-award): croit got placed 10th fastest growing technology company by Deloitte! - [How to Back Up Object Storage Using the Cloud Sync Module](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-back-up-object-storage-using-the-cloud-sync-module): The Ceph Object Gateway can distribute/replicate objects across different realms, zone groups, and zones, in which dedicated radosgw can be assigned to serve specific purposes. This would unlock use cases such as backing up the object storage to an external cloud cluster or a custom backup solution using tape drives, indexing metadata in ElasticSearch, etc. - [How to solve the OOM killer process from killing your OSDs](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-solve-the-oom-killer-process-from-killing-your-osds): The OOM Killer is a process that the Linux kernel employs when the system is critically low on memory. Here is how to mitigate and solve the issue. - [Data Protection from Ransomware using Ceph S3](https://www.croit.io/blog/data-protection-from-ransomware-using-ceph-s3): Every few months there is a new malicious element on the rise that causes a new pool of unaware and aware users alike to be victimized by ransomware. All of their data is encrypted indefinitely with no promise of return until a certain sum is paid to the perpetrator. However, with object data, there have been few attempts to tackle this sort of malware. - [Ceph performance: benchmark and optimization](https://www.croit.io/blog/ceph-performance-benchmark-and-optimization): How to do tuning on a NVMe-backed Ceph cluster? This article describes what we did and how we measured the results based on the IO500 benchmark. - [croit is not affected by the log4j bug](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-is-not-affected-by-the-log4j-bug): We are happy to confirm that within our platform we do not make use of Log4J and as such are not exposed to any of the vulnerabilities that it exposes. - [Setting up ceph cloud sync module](https://www.croit.io/blog/setting-up-ceph-cloud-sync-module): In this blog post, we are showing you how to set-up Ceph Cloud Sync Module - [Use CEPH as persistent storage for NOMAD](https://www.croit.io/blog/use-ceph-as-persistent-storage-for-nomad): To orchestrate containers, Nomad is a a more and more popular choice, it supports CSI plugins so ceph-csi can directly be used. We'll see how to use Ceph (RBD) to store container's data. - [Chia Farming on a croit Platform](https://www.croit.io/blog/chia-farming-on-a-croit-platform): Turn a croit Ceph cluster into a Chia farming cluster: an NVMe-backed CephFS pool for fast plotting, hook scripts to roll out the plotter, and erasure coding for long-term plot storage. - [croit v2101 now available](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2101-now-available): croit v2101 makes Ceph Octopus the default for new clusters, auto-detects the Ceph version on cluster import and monitors OSD fragmentation. Includes the v2102.1 hotfix. - [croit v2012 now available](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2012-now-available): This is our fifth release for Ceph Nautilus and our second release for Ceph Octopus, featuring new features, user experience enhancements, and bugfixes. - [How to get a Ceph storage cluster running in minutes](https://www.croit.io/blog/how-to-get-a-ceph-storage-cluster-running-in-minutes): Build a Unified, Scale-Out, Software-defined Storage in under 60 Minutes. You will get an impression in this recorded Hands-On Webinar. Take your time! - [croit v2010 is now available](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-v2010-is-now-available): This is our fourth release for Ceph Nautilus and our first release for Ceph Octopus, featuring a lot of new features and user experience enhancements. - [Benchmarking Seagate Exos2X14 MACH.2 HDDs](https://www.croit.io/blog/benchmarking-seagate-exos2x14-mach2-hdds): Seagate provided us with a few samples of their Exos2X14 Dual Actuator (MACH.2) HDDs. These disks come with two independent sets of read/write heads each with half the total capacity. - [High Available croit Management Containers](https://www.croit.io/blog/high-available-croit-management-containers): Afraid that the croit management server is a single point of failure in your otherwise highly available storage? Don't be! - [Software Release v1910](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1910): This is our second release for Ceph Nautilus, featuring a lot of smaller improvements and user experience enhancements. - [Software Release v1907](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1907): This release is bigger than our usual releases: we've done a lot of internal improvement and upgrades. Please read the upgrade notes at the end of this post carefully before upgrading. - [croit Ceph Nautilus Debian Mirror](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-ceph-nautilus-debian-mirror): croit provides a Ceph Nautilus Debian mirror for everyone - [2 years of croit Software](https://www.croit.io/blog/2-years-of-croit-software): A short overview of the company's success story over the last 2 years - [First Release of Ceph Nautilus v14.2.0](https://www.croit.io/blog/first-release-of-ceph-nautilus-v1420): We are pleased to announce the release of Ceph Nautilus v14.2.0. Our software tests are already in full swing! - [Software Release V1901](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1901): We are proud to announce the release of croit v1901, featuring high available iSCSI and SMB gateways, S3 Explorer and more. - [croit joins The Ceph Foundation as a Founding Member](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-joins-the-ceph-foundation-as-a-founding-member): The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announces over 30 global technology leaders are forming a new foundation to support the Ceph open source project community. - [Ceph Day Berlin](https://www.croit.io/blog/ceph-day-berlin): croit GmbH will be at Ceph Day Berlin to present the latest version of their innovative Ceph Storage Management solution. - [Software Release v1809](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1809): We are proud to announce the release of croit v1809, featuring Ceph Mimic 13.2.2, OSD encyption, cloud backups, IPv6 and more. - [DEBIAN 9 (STRETCH) CEPH MIMIC MIRROR](https://www.croit.io/blog/debian-9-stretch-ceph-mimic-mirror): Debian stable is great distribution that we have been using as a foundation for our Ceph storage management solution since its inception. - [Software Release v1805](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1805): croit v1805 release: New Server Image and many new features around NFS Shares, High Availability (HA), S3 Bucket Access, LDAP and Cluster Import. - [Software Release v1801](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1801): croit v1801 release: Focus was on NFS, S3, and CephFS usability for this release. Comprehensive statistics and integrated rights management. - [croit at Ceph Day Darmstadt, Germany](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-at-ceph-day-darmstadt-germany): croit GmbH will be at Ceph Day Darmstadt to present the latest version of their innovative Ceph Storage Management solution. - [Software Release v1710](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1710): Our latest release holds a major optimization: Upgrade to Ceph Luminous automatically! - [croit at Ceph Day Stockholm, Sweden on Oct 18th 2017](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-at-ceph-day-stockholm-sweden-on-oct-18th-2017): croit GmbH will be at Ceph Day Stockholm in order to present the latest version of it's innovative Ceph Storage Management solution. - [Follow the live status of the current development](https://www.croit.io/blog/follow-the-live-status-of-the-current-development): In order to allow our users to participate in the development of our software, a new Trello Board has been created and filled with initial data. - [Ceph v12.2.1 Luminous released](https://www.croit.io/blog/ceph-v1221-luminous-released): croit is pleased to announce that the new operating system images are now based on Ceph Luminous v12.2.1. - [Creating a backup of your croit configuration](https://www.croit.io/blog/creating-a-backup-of-your-croit-configuration): Which data croit stores and how to back up its configuration and SQL database with the example script that ships in the croit container. - [Software Release v1708](https://www.croit.io/blog/software-release-v1708): We're proud to announce the release v1708, which brings us a step forward croit as the best software solution to manage Ceph storage clusters. - [New Feature: CephFS and NFS](https://www.croit.io/blog/new-feature-cephfs-and-nfs): Our most recent Nightly includes a first basic feature for providing CephFS as well as Network File System (NFS) - [croit at Ceph Day - Warsaw, Poland](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-at-ceph-day---warsaw-poland): croit GmbH presented the publishing of their first beta version of recently developed Ceph Storage Management Solution during Ceph Day Warsaw. - [New Feature: RadosGW with S3 RESTful API](https://www.croit.io/blog/new-feature-radosgw-with-s3-restful-api): We're delighted to announce that from release, our software includes first basic functions for providing ceph RESTful S3 API with RadowGW - [croit at Ceph Day - San Jose, California](https://www.croit.io/blog/croit-at-ceph-day---san-jose-california): croit is delighted to present their new ceph storage management solution in public at Ceph Day, San Jose. - [A short history of croit](https://www.croit.io/blog/a-short-history-of-croit): Short history of croit, company that provides smart solutions for smart technologies. - [Legal](https://www.croit.io/legal): Legal information and imprint for croit GmbH, including company details and contact information.