Case Study: Solargis – Ceph Design & Consultancy
For Solargis, a leading solar data and analytics provider, we designed and implemented a Ceph cluster to meet their increasing data storage and performance demands. The project involved replacing their existing NFS server setup with a scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective solution. In addition to the initial implementation, we provided ongoing consultancy to ensure their infrastructure operated optimally and supported their evolving business needs.
Project Highlights
- Ceph Cluster Design & Implementation: We designed and deployed a Ceph cluster tailored to Solargis’ specific workload requirements.
- Performance Optimization: Delivered tuning recommendations for CephFS performance, including cache and striping configurations.
- Advanced Feature Integration:Implemented S3-compatible object storage and seamless integration with Kubernetes.
- Consultancy & Training:Conducted regular workshops and Q&A sessions on best practices and advanced configurations.
- Issue Resolution:Supported Solargis in troubleshooting and resolving performance bottlenecks and misconfigurations.
Benefits for Solargis
The Ceph solution delivered numerous benefits for Solargis:
- High Performance & Scalability: Ceph provided the robust performance needed for their intensive data workloads while offering seamless scalability as their storage needs grew.
- Enhanced Functionality: With features like S3 object storage and Kubernetes integration, Solargis unlocked new capabilities that improved operations and supported containerized workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Ceph allowed Solargis to avoid the high costs associated with proprietary storage systems, offering a robust solution at a fraction of the price.
- Operational Flexibility: Ceph’s flexible architecture enabled the customization of storage solutions, including multi-zone replication and advanced file system configurations.
- Future-Proof Infrastructure: Solargis gained a modern, reliable storage platform that continues to evolve with their business requirements.
Client Statement
„The Grow2Fit team helped us implement Ceph smoothly and effectively. They not only designed and implemented a solution that met our expectations but also provided ongoing consultancy that ensured we could fully leverage Ceph’s advanced features.
Their hands-on approach, in-depth workshops, and rapid troubleshooting support gave us the confidence to push the boundaries of what Ceph can do for us.“
Miroslav Moravčík
Our work ensured a smooth transition to Ceph, resolved complex challenges, and empowered Solargis to maximize the value of their investment.
Provided services
Key Technologies
- Ceph