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Devops InfrastructureAlternative to AWS EBSAlternative to NetAppAlternative to AWS S3

Ceph

Unified, distributed storage system providing object, block, and file interfaces.

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LicenseLGPL-2.1
GitHub stars14.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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S3 CompatibleBlock StorageKubernetesObject StorageDistributed StorageCephfs
Overview

Why consider Ceph?

Ceph is an open-source distributed storage system providing object (RADOS Gateway / S3), block device (RBD), and POSIX file system (CephFS) storage at exabyte scale.

Guided learning

Learn Ceph by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Ceph

Ceph eliminates single points of failure across petabyte storage clusters through CRUSH algorithm data placement, automatic rebalancing, and self-healing erasure coding.

Deploying Ceph via Rook on Kubernetes

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1kubectl create -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rook/rook/master/deploy/examples/crds.yaml
2kubectl create -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rook/rook/master/deploy/examples/common.yaml
3kubectl create -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rook/rook/master/deploy/examples/operator.yaml
4kubectl create -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rook/rook/master/deploy/examples/cluster.yaml

Ceph is licensed under the GNU LGPL-2.1 license.

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Ceph FAQs

Ceph is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Ceph is listed under the LGPL-2.1 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Ceph is listed as an alternative to AWS EBS. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.