Virtualization with Proxmox – with ZFS or CEPH
ZFS is recommended for smaller installation sizes:
- Single-host or two-host clusters
- Scheduled replication for optimal VM availability, e.g., every 15 minutes
- Manual or semi-automatic failover in case of host failure
- Scale-up for growing resource requirements
CEPH is the clear recommendation for medium and large virtualization clusters:
- from three hosts
- Synchronous replication mode or erasure code for storage redundancy
- Self-healing functions in case of storage media failure
- High Availability (HA) with transparent storage failover in case of host failure
- Scale-up and scale-out for virtually unlimited resource and performance requirements up to the petabyte range
In any case: The management of the storage foundation is integrated into the administration and monitoring tools of the Proxmox cluster. This gives you instant, seamless access to high-performance enterprise technology.
Questions Answered:
Proxmox with ZFS or CEPH
Which storage should I use to run Proxmox?
Proxmox supports ZFS and CEPH as storage solutions in the standard product, with administration fully integrated.
What are the advantages of using Proxmox with ZFS?
Even in small environments, Proxmox combined with ZFS as a storage solution provides an optimal virtualization environment. With just one host, you can already use all the features of Proxmox, from efficient resource management to flexible VM provisioning. Alternatively, a two-host solution with replication-based high availability enables reliable business continuity, even in the event of hardware failures. The seamless integration of Proxmox and ZFS allows you to design your virtualization environment cost-effectively and reliably, without compromising on functionality and performance.
What are the advantages of using Proxmox with CEPH storage solution?
Proxmox with CEPH is the solution for medium and large virtualization environments.
In addition to independence from commercial vendors, the open source software offers maximum flexibility in hardware selection, as well as outstanding scalability of the storage solution to handle demanding workloads in your organization.
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