The Thrift Connector: A Magic Door Into Storage Modernization

Learn how IBM's SOC Platform team leveraged Presto's Thrift connector to revolutionize their storage infrastructure in this 22-minute technical talk. Explore the practical implementation of storage modernization through Presto's connector framework, which enables low-risk experimentation while maintaining seamless user experiences. Discover the strategic approach to decreasing operational costs and upgrading storage platforms without disrupting existing workflows. Gain valuable insights into storage dis-aggregation at scale and understand how custom storage solutions can be effectively implemented using Presto's architecture. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates a real-world case study of successful storage transformation while maintaining backward compatibility through the innovative use of the Thrift connector.