OpenStack Block Storage differs from traditional block storage
summary
Compares classic SAN appliances to a modular OpenStack Cinder implementation that exposes Cinder API, scheduler, volume and backup services and presents persistent volumes to Nova. Describes storage virtualization across external arrays, configurable block size and metadata-driven placement, and an automated, cloud-scale provisioning pipeline that claims near-instant volume delivery versus slow pre-provisioned SAN buys. Emphasizes open source operation, multi-protocol drivers and no vendor lock-in as the main practical differences.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:03Traditional storage systems
- 6:16OpenStack block storage
- 8:25Storage virtualization comparison
- 10:32Storage provisioning models
- 13:02Disadvantages of traditional storage
- 15:54Compatibility and Q&A
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