Scaling Samba: Evaluating Distributed Databases for Cloud Architecture

Explore a technical conference presentation from SDC 2023 that delves into scaling Samba and evaluating alternatives to its distributed database system ctdb. Learn about the evolution from ctdb to modern cloud-based distributed NoSQL databases, examining the challenges of scalability, elasticity, and manageability in cloud environments. Discover the results of functional and performance evaluations of various Open Source distributed databases, with particular focus on large scaleout testing using FoundationDB. Gain insights into clustered Samba architecture, understand current functional and performance limitations, and explore solutions for scaleout Samba implementation. The 51-minute talk, presented by Ralph Böhme from the Samba Team and SerNet, provides valuable knowledge for professionals working with distributed file systems and cloud infrastructure.