GlusterFS 11.1.0
Open-Source Distributed File System
GlusterFS 11.1.0 is a scalable, open-source distributed file system designed to provide high-performance, software-defined storage across commodity servers. This offering deploys GlusterFS 11.1.0 on CLOUD_PLATFORM: AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 22.04, and is published and maintained by ATH Infosystems. The solution delivers a ready-to-run GlusterFS environment that enables organizations to build shared storage pools for cloud-native and enterprise workloads without proprietary storage dependencies.
Platform Overview
GlusterFS 11.1.0 is a scalable, open-source distributed file system designed to provide high-performance, software-defined storage across commodity servers. This offering deploys GlusterFS 11.1.0 on CLOUD_PLATFORM: AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 22.04, and is published and maintained by ATH Infosystems.
GlusterFS Version: 11.1.0
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Deployment Targets:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
The solution delivers a ready-to-run GlusterFS environment that enables organizations to build shared storage pools for cloud-native and enterprise workloads without proprietary storage dependencies.
Core Technical Capabilities
GlusterFS provides a robust feature set for distributed storage management:
- Distributed, replicated, and striped volume support
- Scale-out architecture with no centralized metadata server
- POSIX-compliant file system access
- Support for NFS, SMB, and native GlusterFS clients
- Data replication and self-healing capabilities
- Snapshot support for backup and recovery workflows
GlusterFS 11.1.0 is optimized for high availability and data consistency across nodes.
Deployment and Architecture
This GlusterFS deployment runs on self-managed cloud virtual machines, designed for flexibility, resilience, and infrastructure transparency.
Deployment characteristics include:
- Preconfigured GlusterFS 11.1.0 storage services
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS base for long-term stability and security updates
- VM-based deployment across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Full administrative control over storage nodes and volumes
- Compatible with cloud networking, block storage, and monitoring services
The architecture supports both single-node testing environments and multi-node distributed storage clusters.
Scalability and Performance
GlusterFS is designed to scale horizontally with growing storage demands:
- Linear scalability by adding storage nodes
- Support for high-throughput and concurrent workloads
- Integration with cloud block storage for performance tuning
- Works with cloud monitoring and logging tools for observability
This makes the solution suitable for data-intensive applications and shared storage environments.
Maintenance and Support
Free maintenance support by ATH Infosystems is included with this offering.
Support coverage includes:
- Deployment validation and cluster setup guidance
- Configuration and performance tuning assistance
- Upgrade and patch support for GlusterFS releases
- Operational troubleshooting and best-practice recommendations
ATH Infosystems maintains the base image to ensure reliability and cloud readiness.
Security and Data Control
This deployment emphasizes secure storage operations and data ownership:
- Self-hosted architecture with full control over stored data
- Role-based access through OS-level permissions
- Secure communication between nodes using encrypted channels
- Compatibility with cloud firewalls, security groups, and IAM policies
- No embedded third-party licensing or vendor lock-in
Organizations retain full authority over storage access, retention, and compliance policies.
Common Use Cases
This offering is commonly used for:
- Shared storage for container platforms and Kubernetes
- Media repositories and content distribution
- Backup and archival storage solutions
- Big data and analytics workloads
- Enterprise file sharing and collaboration systems
GlusterFS’s open architecture supports integration with diverse application stacks.
Summary
GlusterFS 11.1.0 is a scalable, open-source distributed file system designed to provide high-performance, software-defined storage across commodity servers. This offering deploys GlusterFS 11.1.0 on CLOUD_PLATFORM: AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 22.04, and is published and maintained by ATH Infosystems.
The solution delivers a ready-to-run GlusterFS environment that enables organizations to build shared storage pools for cloud-native and enterprise workloads without proprietary storage dependencies.