Learnings from Nearly a Decade of Building Low-cost Cloud Storage | SNIA

Abstract

For nearly a decade Backblaze has built one of the lowest-cost cloud storage systems. In this keynote, we will share the philosophies and technologies that made that possible. We'll cover the design of the storage hardware, the cloud storage file system software, and the operations processes that currently store over 150 petabytes and 5 petabytes every month. Whether you build your own storage systems, run storage in-house, or use cloud storage, we hope to provide you concrete takeaways. Learning Objectives Understanding cloud storage costs Understanding how to build your own storage hardware Understanding cloud storage file system considerations Understanding storage operations processes