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Description
DRBD® (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is an open source, software-centric solution for block storage replication on Linux, engineered to provide high-performance and high-availability (HA) data services by synchronously or asynchronously mirroring local block devices between nodes in real-time. As a virtual block-device driver deeply integrated into the Linux kernel, DRBD guarantees optimal local read performance while facilitating efficient write-through replication to peer devices. The user-space tools, including drbdadm, drbdsetup, and drbdmeta, support declarative configuration, metadata management, and overall administration across different installations. Initially designed to support two-node HA clusters, DRBD 9.x has evolved to accommodate multi-node replication and seamlessly integrate into software-defined storage (SDS) systems like LINSTOR, which enhances its applicability in cloud-native frameworks. This evolution reflects the growing demand for robust data management solutions in increasingly complex environments.
Description
Historically, integrating replicated storage into Kubernetes clusters has posed significant challenges for ITOps and DevOps teams, leading to a lack of support for persistent storage in many on-premises Kubernetes environments. Additionally, external storage solutions are often costly and lack portability. In contrast, Longhorn provides a user-friendly, easily deployable, and fully open-source option for cloud-native persistent block storage, eliminating the financial burdens associated with proprietary systems. Its features include built-in incremental snapshots and backup capabilities that ensure the safety of volume data both within and outside the Kubernetes ecosystem. Longhorn also streamlines the process of scheduling backups for persistent storage volumes through its intuitive and complimentary management interface. Unlike traditional external replication methods, which can take days to recover from a disk failure by re-replicating the entire dataset, Longhorn significantly reduces recovery time, thereby enhancing cluster performance and minimizing the risk of failure during critical periods. With Longhorn, organizations can achieve more reliable and efficient storage solutions for their Kubernetes deployments.
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Pricing Details
Free
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
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Windows
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
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Linux
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Types of Training
Training Docs
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Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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Training Docs
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In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
LINBIT
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
linbit.com/drbd/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Longhorn
Founded
2019
Country
United States
Website
longhorn.io