Chapter 9. Conclusion

Software-defined storage presents many advantages to organizations seeking scale-out solutions to meet demanding applications and escalating storage needs. With a proven methodology and extensive testing performed with multiple vendors, Red Hat simplifies the process of selecting hardware to meet the demands of any environment. Importantly, the guidelines and example systems listed in this document are not a substitute for quantifying the impact of production workloads on sample systems.

For specific information on configuring servers for running Red Hat Ceph Storage, refer to the methodology and best practices documented in the Red Hat Ceph Storage Hardware Configuration Guide. Detailed information, including Red Hat Ceph Storage test results, can be found in the performance and sizing guides for popular hardware vendors.