In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
Setting up a Ceph block device
Setting up the Ceph filesystem
Setting up Ceph object storage using a RADOS gateway
Configuring S3 and Swift with a Ceph RADOS gateway
Storage provisioning is the primary and most important task of a storage system administrator. It is the process of assigning storage space or capacity to both physical and virtual servers in the form of blocks, files, or objects. A typical computer system and servers come with a limited local storage capacity that is not enough for your data storage needs. Storage solutions such as Ceph provide virtually unlimited storage capacity to these servers, making them capable to store all your data and making sure you do not run out of space.
In addition to providing extra storage, there are numerous benefits of having a centralized storage system.
Ceph can provision storage capacity in a unified way, which includes block storage, filesystem, and...