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What's the difference between the datastores and how do they operate?

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Created: 15 Jan 2024 16:27

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Last edited by AimanHakim 15 Jan 2024 16:36. Hi guys, just wanna ask what's the difference between them and how to know which deployment is better? I know that the virtual storage is like a vir ...

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jmapelit Posted 15 May 2024 10:39
FC = SAN/NAS either 2 can use Fabric  - If the storage is external this can be useful for provisioning new storage presentation
ISCI = IP base shared storage - If your new presentation storage uses an external uplink this can be useful
NFS =Type of storage - can be used for backup storage or shared storage
Local Storage =This storage uses your internal storage pool

Tammee Ong Posted 08 May 2024 09:43
FC storage: Allowing the datastore of virtual machines to be placed on FC storage. FC storage is used as external shared storage, and virtual machines whose datastore is in shared storage can implement the HA function.

iSCSI storage: Allowing the datastore of virtual machines to be placed on iSCSI storage. iSCSI is used as external shared storage, and virtual machines whose datastore is shared storage can implement the HA function.

NFS: The backup datastore of virtual machines. Virtual machines are backed up to NFS to ensure the data security of virtual machines.

Local Storage: The disk except for the node system disk or a logical disk after the disks on the server are formed into the RAID as the virtual machine's datastore.
Edward Matthew Posted 17 Jan 2024 21:26
Virtual storage abstracts physical storage for flexibility, illustrated by high availability setups like nodes A and B. Datastores, in virtualization, store VM files. For Sangfor, check the documentation for specifics. Choose based on performance, scalability, and ease of management for your use case.
BitCloud Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:24
There are two distinct file systems: VMFS (Virtual Machine File System) and NFS (Network File System). A block level file system is called VMFS, and a file level file system is called NFS.
NeTSec Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:23
logical storage pools produced by combining the physical disks of several nodes. They provide simplicity of use, scalability, and adaptability.
Local data stores are actual disks that are physically connected to particular nodes; they are frequently utilized for applications with particular needs or high-performance workloads.
isabelita Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:22
The distributed file system protocol known as Network File System (NFS) allows users to access data stored remotely in a manner akin to that of local storage. When file sharing is necessary, like on a network of Unix or Linux computers, NFS is usually utilized. Because it is so simple to administer, virtualization environments frequently use NFS.

Storage units that are physically fastened to Sanford HCI nodes are referred to as local storage.
Adonis001 Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:21
Using an IP network, block-level access to storage devices is made possible by the iSCSI storage protocol. To link servers to storage devices, ordinary Ethernet cables and network adapters are used. In general, iSCSI is thought to be less expensive and easier to install and manage than Fibre Channel. Nevertheless, a Fibre Channel SAN may currently scale to a higher performance level than iSCSI.
Noah19 Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:20
FC: Servers and storage devices are connected via high-speed network technology called fiber channel. It is renowned for its excellent performance and dependability and transmits data using fiber-optic connections. FC is commonly utilized in business settings where fast data transfer is essential.
VanFlyheights Posted 17 Jan 2024 11:19
NFS is frequently selected for ease of file sharing, FC for high-performance and mission-critical applications, iSCSI for affordable block-level access via IP networks, and local storage for applications with lower performance requirements or when centralized storage is not required. The ideal deployment is determined by the particular use case requirements and factors like cost, manageability, and performance requirements.
RegiBoy Posted 17 Jan 2024 10:28
The high-speed, dedicated storage networking technique known as FC (Fibre Channel) is generally utilized to link servers to storage arrays. A storage protocol called iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) enables block-level access to storage via Ethernet networks. Shared file access over a network is made possible by the file-level storage technology known as NFS (Network File System). Using storage devices that are physically attached to a server is known as local storage.