Object Storage - Object-based Storage Solutions for Easy Data Management

This is where you can benefit from an object storage system. This storage solution simplifies the management of large data sets considerably through a special type of categorisation. It can also be flexibly adapted to the requirements and scale of different industries.

At HAPPYWARE, you will receive Object Storage based on the SDS technology of OSNEXUS. We are happy to provide further information about your options with storage solutions.

What is Object Storage?

Object Storage is also called Object-based Storage. Data is stored in a large data pool, categorised by an individual set of metadata and a unique identifier.

This storage option works without hierarchical levels, but creates a specific object based on the extended metadata of a file and its identifier. These unique objects can be retrieved with precision, but they cannot be stacked.

Object Storage offers these advantages

By generating a unique object from the file and its metadata, Object Storage is revealing itself as a flexible storage solution. Today, object-based storage is already widely used for cloud computing applications and cloud services.

These are the strengths of object storage:

• Object-based storage can be scaled indefinitelyBecause object storage works entirely without hierarchy levels and all data simply flows together in a storage pool, this pool can be easily expanded. Thanks to the specific metadata and the identifier, each file is truly unique; even if there are several petabytes of data on your servers, there will be no conflicts.
• Optimised data analysisThe metadata of the files play a central role in object storage and are integrated in every object. This makes it ideal for the analysis and evaluation of even very large data sets. The metadata can also be used to easily reconstruct data, making Object Storage a proven backup solution.
• Simple data structuring and intuitive accessStoring data as objects follows the categorisation of the metadata, but is not location-specific and unique for each object. Users can therefore access the object via an interface without having to know the exact location of the file.
• Cost-effective storage solutionThis storage technology can be used in a variety of contexts for the efficient and cost-effective storage of data. As data volumes grow, companies and applications will realise the benefits of using object storage on their servers. This applies both to a large pool of customer data and to cloud services.

Application areas of Object Storage - OSNEXUS QuantaStor as an Object Storage Technology

HAPPYWARE can install the SDS (Software Defined Storage) solution OSNEXUS QuantaStor directly on your custom-built servers. This software offers you a flexible architecture, administration via a web interface, and full compatibility to practically any hardware.

Use QuantaStor as object-based storage in the following areas:

• Storage of large image or music libraries
• File sharing of a wide variety of files
• Social media applications
• General archives or cloud archives
• Services for collaborative work (cloud computing applications)
• Online web services

Your Object Storage Solution from HAPPYWARE: Hardware and Software under one roof

In our online shop you will find the ideal equipment for your servers. We also provide the following services:

• Buy the perfect servers for object storage solutionsFrom SMEs to Big Data applications - with HAPPYWARE you can easily build your own storage solution. Be it block, file, or object storage - with our Build-to-Order (BTO) service, you will always receive the product that meets your expectations.
• Object Storage rent or leaseOur financing options are comprehensive and varied to meet differing needs. Feel free to contact us for further information or if you have any questions.
• Server systems and guaranteed supportWe offer our customers different warranty packages that are able to be tailored to their individual needs. From remote support to on-site replacements – you can receive the level of service that is best for you.

If you need more information about object-based storage or you would like to buy a storage server, please contact us and we will be happy to help.