Finding a Good Home - Choosing the Right Data Store

Explore the complexities of modern high-scale storage systems in this 44-minute conference talk from USENIX LISA14. Delve into the key factors driving purchase and design decisions for data stores, comparing block stores, object stores, file systems, and databases. Gain insights into evolutionary trends and emerging technologies, from new physical media to erasure coding. Learn how to navigate the diverse landscape of storage interfaces, features, and performance profiles to make informed choices for your data storage needs. Presented by Jeff Darcy from Red Hat, this talk provides valuable guidance for IT professionals seeking to optimize their data storage solutions.