Cephalocon 2024

In this session, we will delve into the history and evolution of our Ceph clusters dedicated to the archive zone in production. We'll cover the entire journey, from the initial hardware selection to the deployment, and share the critical lessons we've learned along the way. Key topics include: Hardware Selection: How we chose the right hardware for our archive zone, including considerations and trade-offs. Common Mistakes: The pitfalls and mistakes we encountered during the deployment process, and how we overcame them. Best Practices: Steps and strategies to ensure a successful deployment, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance. Optimization Tips: Techniques to optimize your Ceph cluster for archival purposes, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of data. By the end of this talk, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions involved in deploying a Ceph archive zone, enabling you to avoid common pitfalls and achieve a successful implementation in your environment.