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Flexible Cloud Storage
Storage built around your data
Flexible storage for different workloads
Not all data needs to be stored the same way. Servers Australia offers a range of Cloud Storage solutions for files, backups, applications and large data sets, giving you the flexibility to choose storage that fits your workload and scale capacity as your requirements change.
- Store business data securely in the cloud
- Scale capacity as your requirements grow
- Choose storage suited to different workloads
- Access storage from Servers Australia infrastructure
- Keep your infrastructure and data closer together
Cloud Storage
Flexible storage. Built for business.
From everyday file storage to large-scale data sets and performance-driven workloads, our Cloud Storage solutions give you flexible ways to store and access the data your business depends on.
Store. Scale. Access.
Scalable Capacity
Expand your storage as your data grows without purchasing, installing or maintaining additional physical storage hardware.
Multiple Storage Types
Choose from object, block and file-based storage options to match different applications, platforms and workload requirements.
Australian-Hosted Storage
Keep your cloud storage on Servers Australia infrastructure, giving Australian businesses greater control over where their data is hosted.
Built for Business Workloads
Connect storage with other Servers Australia infrastructure to build more integrated cloud, dedicated and hybrid environments.
Flexible Storage Options
Select the storage technology that fits your workload instead of forcing every application and data set onto the same storage platform.
Connected Infrastructure
Connect storage with other Servers Australia infrastructure to build more integrated cloud, dedicated and hybrid environments.
Why Choose Servers Australia
Australian Infrastructure
Keep your infrastructure and storage hosted in secure, top-tier Australian Data Centres.
Scalable Capacity
Expand your storage as data volumes, applications and business requirements grow.
Connected Infrastructure
Connect storage with Servers Australia cloud, dedicated servers, backup and network services.
Enterprise Data Centres
Storage infrastructure operates from established Australian data centre facilities.
24/7 Australian-Based Phone Support
Access round-the-clock local technical expertise when you need assistance with your storage environment.
One Infrastructure Partner
Bring storage, compute, backup, networking and supporting services together with one Australian provider.
Storage Options
Find the Right Storage for your Workload
Different workloads need different approaches to storage. Explore our Cloud Storage options to find the right balance of accessibility, capacity, performance and compatibility for your environment.
iSCSI Storage
iSCSI Storage provides block-level storage designed for workloads that need high I/O performance and low-latency access. Storage is presented to compatible systems as a mountable volume, making it suitable for workloads that require storage to behave like a locally attached disk.
It’s the better choice within our Cloud Storage range for performance-sensitive primary storage requirements, including supported virtualisation and database workloads.
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High-I/O Workloads
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Low-Latency Storage
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Virtualisation Ready
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Performance Applications
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Mountable Volumes
Object Storage
Object Storage provides a scalable way to store and retrieve data as individual objects through an S3-compatible API. It’s particularly well suited to large volumes of unstructured data where traditional file hierarchies or mounted disks aren’t required.
Use it for backups, archives, media, application assets and other data that needs to be accessed programmatically or through compatible S3 tools.
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S3-Compatible API
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Unstructured Data
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Private by Default
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S3 Tool Compatible
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Backups & Archives
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Scalable Storage
RBD Storage
Rados Block Device (RBD) provides scalable storage hosted on Servers Australia Enterprise Ceph Clusters. Capacity can be increased as requirements grow, making it a flexible option for persistent file storage, backups and large data sets.
RBD volumes are triple-replicated across separate disks and servers for data durability. RBD isn’t intended as primary storage for virtual machines or databases; performance-sensitive workloads should use iSCSI Storage.
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Enterprise Ceph Clusters
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Triple-Replicated Storage
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Scalable Capacity
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Backup Storage
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Large Data Sets
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Persistent Storage
CephFS File Storage
CephFS is a distributed, POSIX-compliant file system built on Ceph storage. It provides highly available shared file storage for businesses that need multiple systems or workflows to access common data.
It’s suitable for Windows and Linux file storage, backups and large files, as well as use cases such as shared directories and distributed workflows. CephFS isn’t designed to act as primary storage for virtual machines.
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POSIX-Compliant File System
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Shared File Storage
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Backup Storage
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Large File Support
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Distributed Ceph Storage
Network File Storage (NFS)
Network File Storage provides shared file storage that can be mounted across compatible systems, making it useful when multiple servers or applications need access to common files and directories.
Servers Australia’s NFS service uses NFSv4, making it best suited to compatible Linux and UNIX-based environments. For Windows file-sharing requirements, CephFS may be the more appropriate option.
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Shared File Storage
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Network File Access
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Multi-System Access
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Centralised Storage
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Scalable Capacity
Storage Compatibility
Compatibility & Use Cases
Different workloads access and use storage in different ways. Compare the available storage interfaces to find the right fit for applications, shared files, virtual machines and data-intensive workloads.
Compatibility
| CephFS | NFS | iSCSI | RBD | Object | |
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| Cloud Servers | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Servers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Data Centre (VDC) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colocation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public Internet Access | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Use Cases
| CephFS | NFS | iSCSI | RBD | Object | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware & Hyper V Storage | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Backup Storage | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Archival Storage | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows File Shares | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Linux File Share | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Synchronous Access | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| High Throughput & IOPs | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Static Internet Content (PDF, Images) | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
RESOURCES
Cloud Storage Resources
Explore guides, insights and technical resources to help you plan storage capacity, understand different storage options and choose the right approach for your workloads.
FAQ's
Where is Servers Australia Cloud Storage hosted?
Servers Australia Cloud Storage is hosted on Australian infrastructure in secure, top tier Australian data centres, helping businesses keep their storage and supporting infrastructure within Australia.
Can I increase my storage as our data grows?
Yes. Cloud Storage can scale as your data, applications and workload requirements grow, allowing you to add capacity without deploying additional physical storage hardware.
Can Cloud Storage connect with my existing Servers Australia infrastructure?
Yes. Cloud Storage can form part of a wider environment incorporating cloud servers, dedicated infrastructure, networking, backup and other Servers Australia services.
Can I use Cloud Storage for backup data?
Cloud Storage can provide storage capacity as part of a backup strategy. The appropriate configuration will depend on your retention, recovery and workload requirements, and our team can help determine the right approach.
Can Servers Australia help plan my storage requirements?
Yes. Our team can help assess your current capacity, expected data growth, workloads and wider infrastructure to determine an appropriate storage approach.
Use Cases
Protect Business Backups
Move backup data away from primary systems so you have additional storage available when files, systems or infrastructure need to be recovered.
Archive Growing Data
Move historical, inactive or infrequently accessed data into scalable cloud storage instead of continually expanding local storage infrastructure.
Share Data Between Systems
Give multiple servers, applications or environments access to common data using an appropriate shared file storage solution.
Store Application Data
Provide applications with scalable storage for files, assets and data without tying capacity to the storage available on an individual server.
Manage Large Data Sets
Store growing volumes of business, application or unstructured data without continually purchasing and deploying additional physical storage.
Build Hybrid Infrastructure
Add scalable storage alongside existing cloud, dedicated or virtual infrastructure to keep data accessible without moving every workload onto the same platform.
Resources
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