My main use case for Cloudian HyperStore was a private cloud in a data center which was restricted from the internet, so I needed S3 storage and an S3 storage solution which could work autonomously in the data center.
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Private cloud has met enterprise S3 needs and supports autonomous data center operations
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Cloudian HyperStore offers excellent documentation and clear diagrams, and the application itself has a user-friendly interface which was beneficial for managing resources. We used some of our compute resources and storage resources for Cloudian, and it worked effectively. We made backups and established S3 connection from Kubernetes resources. We managed our problem disks, and sometimes we replaced disks, and Cloudian provided clear instructions on what to do with the replacements.
My experience with the UI involved common administrative tasks such as disk replacement, providing volume, changing volume, and providing S3 bucket.
Cloudian HyperStore impacted my organization positively because we started to use it at least eight years ago, and at that time, we did not have many choices on the market, and I do not recall a truly good enterprise solution for using S3 storage in a private data center. Cloudian HyperStore has many years of experience on the market, so it should be a strong option.
What needs improvement?
I cannot provide current feedback on needed improvements because for the last four years, I did not use Cloudian HyperStore, so my experience may be outdated regarding recent changes. Everything was excellent, and I had a truly good experience, which I can confirm for any other architects who are going to use Cloudian HyperStore.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for four years at this place.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cloudian HyperStore is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Regarding Cloudian HyperStore's scalability, we had 200 physical servers with many disks inside.
How are customer service and support?
I had a good experience with customer support because we had several calls, and I can evaluate that the support interactions were of high quality.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not switch to a different solution before Cloudian HyperStore, and I did not use any other solution in the private cloud. I had some good experience with Amazon and Google Cloud after that, but this is not a switch as I had left the company. I believe they still use Cloudian HyperStore.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment because we covered our requirements. We really needed S3 storage at an enterprise level, so we solved it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Cloudian HyperStore, I did not evaluate other options, but I should refresh my knowledge about the current situation on the market because for the last five years, many other enterprise solutions have become available.
What other advice do I have?
I can advise others looking into using Cloudian HyperStore as a strong enterprise solution with many years of experience on the market, and I cannot compare it with other solutions for private data centers. I can compare it with cloud solutions such as S3 Amazon or Google Cloud, but I think it is different because you do not need to manage your resources with those providers. I would definitely advise Cloudian HyperStore for private clouds. I gave this product a rating of 9 out of 10.
Offers robust data protection with secure individual data management and effective lifecycle control
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore is as a backup target. We use it for backup and archive use cases and are moving towards artificial intelligence or GPU business applications. However, about eighty percent of its use is for backup. It is also used for sharing data across organizations, offering scalability and secure data sharing across multiple locations.
How has it helped my organization?
Normally we needed to recover files from the backup, what is a bit lengty in time, but now with versions and retentions, it is easy to recover files.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspects of Cloudian HyperStore include its ability to manage data individually, unlike traditional storage solutions. I can determine what to do with a single file by utilizing features like versions and retentions versus all files in the same volume are handled the same by the snapshot schedule and volume settings . Another beneficial feature is data tearing allowing movement across platforms. The immutable object lock feature ensures that data remains secure by preventing unauthorized changes. If data is tampered with, reverting back to a previous version is easy, eliminating any issues. Lastly, Cloudian HyperStore's data durability is a key aspect, focusing on the data lifecycle. I can control data activity, duration, and location-based storage policies for robust data protection.
What needs improvement?
Software vendors need to make their solutions more intelligent enabling tagging and automated data management decisions regarding the S3 place. As the backup applications already hand over SLAs settings from the backup setup to the objects, the data life cycle is automatically managed with versions, locations, and retentions. General applications conversing with S3 lack built-in intelligence, so more development is necessary on the alliance's part. Cloudian HyperStore is already very sophisticated, and no changes are needed as it is ahead of market need.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Cloudian HyperStore for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cloudian HyperStore is one hundred percent stable. I have never had an outage on a system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cloudian HyperStore is scalable and supports the sharing of data across multiple locations, applications and can scale independently per cluster, location and support mixed configurations.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is generally great. Cloudian used to offer one level of support, which was very hands-on. They now have tiered support options to accommodate different customer needs. The support plus option provides a high level of assistance, including direct second-line support. While first-line support can be a bit inefficient due to repeated basic checks, second-line support is knowledgeable and provides open, transparent communication and help.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Cloudian HyperStore can be a bit complex because it involves setting up a worldwide network topology configuration even for a single location. However, with professional services, it becomes easier. My company developed an installer guide that allows us to complete setup in thirty minutes, and we have automated many manual tasks.
What was our ROI?
Customers see a high ROI when they move inactive data from their primary storage systems onto Cloudian. In comparison to AWS, within fourteen months, the CAPEX investment pays off due to Cloudian's pricing model. Customers often found that within thirteen to 18 month months, Cloudian HyperStore was cheaper than AWS.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cloudian HyperStore offers reasonable pricing. It provides a comprehensive package that is cheaper compared to AWS. When compared with non-real S3 solutions, it may seem more expensive, but it delivers many additional features. While most S3 vendors provide only basic functionalities, Cloudian HyperStore enable real distributed capabilities and delivers support for ninety out of one hundred ten APIs, AWS is using, making it a cost-effective solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes. I have worked with Dells, Wasabi, and tried the startup Object First, but Cloudian HyperStore stands out as it provides a real S3 solution compared to others that function more as S3 gateway solutions and missing a lot of the API's.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Cloudian HyperStore, especially for software developers and DevOps companies, as they can leverage the rich functionalities offered by AWS but now onpremise with Cloudian. My advice is, therefore, to consider Cloudian HyperStore for those not just looking for an immutable backup target. As the whole architecture is designed for MSP's with multi tenancy, real QoS and a high level of security I would rate it a 9.
Comprehensive API stack and server compatibility enhance data protection
What is our primary use case?
I used Cloudian HyperStore for data protection, functioning as a data repository and data protection software. I implemented it through the S3 protocol directly to the object storage. It served as a repository for unstructured data and was sometimes used as a tape library replacement. Additionally, I positioned it as a cost-effective object storage solution for certain customer use cases.
What is most valuable?
One of the most significant features of Cloudian is its comprehensive RESTful API stack. Also, its compatibility with Dell, Lenovo, and HP servers adds great flexibility for implementation. The S3 compatibility aligns well with general Amazon S3 standards, offering a reliable connection. These features enhance storage efficiency and simplify data management processes.
What needs improvement?
I consider Cloudian HyperStore a complete solution. However, it is important to thoroughly understand customer use cases to tailor the appropriate solution, whether using appliances for performance or software for backup targets.
For how long have I used the solution?
Three instances were observed where Cloudian was used, particularly for data protection as a target in back-end systems, integrating well with Nutanix environments.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the scalability of Cloudian as eight.
How are customer service and support?
The quality of the technical support was good. Although there was an issue that wasn't resolved quickly, overall, the support was satisfactory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For object storage solutions, I also used Q Star Technologies, Cloudian, DDN, NetApp, and IBM.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was very straightforward. Cloudian's team provided an excellent installation script that made installation and integration with our data protection solution very simple.
What about the implementation team?
I am a partner with Cloudian. The initial setup was a collaboration with Cloudian's team who provided effective installation support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The costs associated with Cloudian influenced the decision to implement it. However, specific pricing details are not available.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
DDN, Q Star Technologies, NetApp, and IBM were evaluated as other object storage solutions.
What other advice do I have?
Considering a customer's need for a cost-effective solution, Cloudian HyperStore fits well for data protection scenarios. With an overall rating of nine out of ten, I recommend it based on the use cases mentioned.
A seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to stage timesheets.
How has it helped my organization?
The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is data protection.
What needs improvement?
Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool's scalability an eight point five out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Level one gives good support. Level two and three is for complex issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Cloudian HyperStore's installation is not complex, and the scripts are straightforward. The tool's scripts are evolving and improvising. I want to change the location from which they install the packages. They need to have a centralized location which would help us save disc space.
What was our ROI?
We have seen ROI with the tool's use.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
My Cloudian HyperStore Review
2) Pay as you go service which means you have to only pay for the time you use service.
3) When it's come to Security our data in Ecrypted .
4) Cloudian HyperStore Software efficiently work on different platform like in server, virtual machine, containers etc.
5) For any query we get support and it is an excellent backup solution.
2) sometimes we face some issue and had to work with support team so if stability can be improve will help a lots.
3) We don't get any free trial for cloudian HyperStore