#dnafabric

Unstructured data management (UDM) is a growing challenge. Users are battling this growth with a mis-matched set of tools and scripts.

DNAfabric and the cloud presents opportunities to better manage ransomware, backup, archive & tiering for your Avid Nexis.

Ransomware Scanning - Preemptively scan your Avid Nexis for ransomware and other HW related failures including RAID, drive errors and more.

Unique features include ransomware scan, hw check scan, storage and directory analysis.

Cloud Backup - Backup your Nexus to any cloud with a recovery path to Avid EOD enabling a seamless DR workflow Unique features include Avid Nexis API integration, Avid pmr/mdb smarts, cloud cost limits and ability to create a replica in Avid EOD in case of an on-site disaster.

Cloud Tiering -Tier and archive Nexis to any cloud with the ability to repurpose to Avid EOD on demand. Unique features include tiering to multiple cloud providers, stub links, ALE based conforms and Avid EOD re-sync and repurposing.

StorageDNA UDM TOOLS

IT Tools have long focused on the challenges of structured data including virtual machines, containers, and databases.

DNAfabric is a scalable, wide area, unstructured data management services platform. It connects to multiple storage end points (filesystems, object) across on-premise, remote and cloud while enabling multiple services. It allows organizations with increasingly distributed data footprints manage their unstructured data more securely and effectively with one comprehensive toolset.

DNAfabric is powered by a wide area, clustered architecture. A scalable centralized controller provides management, metadata and analytics services while wide area data managers provide data visibility and data mobility services.

DNAfabric components can be deployed across bare metal, virtual on-premise or cloud instances.

Cloud File-Systems

DNAfabric can connect to, index, use as a source and target multiple open file-systems. These file-systems can be on-premise, remote or cloud.

NAS/SAN

NFS/SMB, Avid Nexis, Quantum StorNext, NetApp, Isilon, Qumulo, Facilis, SNS Evo, Scale Logic, Editshare, Jetstor, TrueNAS and more.

Since 2004, StorageDNA has been helping film, video and broadcast professionals work more efficiently and save costs. Advanced technologies and a commitment to innovation are the backbone of our company. Our mission is to engage with our community of customers, resellers and partners, evolve our

Introduction

The cloud storage pricing report is a quarterly cost report comparison of cloud storage across multiple providers and tiers. The purpose of this report is to provide the reader with deeper insights into how cloud providers charge for storage while enabling end users to make better decisions when selecting a cloud provider and tier that matches their data and usage scenario.

Currently, the following cloud storage options are analyzed in this report:

The DNAfabric Cost Calculator

We utilize the “DNAfabric Cost Calculator” to contrast and compare multiple cloud providers and tiers. The DNAfabric cost calculator is a free tool that helps users build and compare cost models across multiple providers and tiers of storage.

For the purposes of this report, we rely on the cost calculator tool to build models across user data type, access scenarios, and cloud storage options.

The DNAfabric cost calculator tool is free to use.

DNAfabric: The Unstructured Data Management Platform

Along with the cost calculator, DNAfabric is a cloud-optimized, unstructured data management platform that offers multiple unstructured data management services. These services range from backup, archive, verification and synchronization services.

More information about DNAfabric.

Understanding The Cost Comparisons Below

Variables Used In Computing Cost

For the purposes of this report, we have taken a few different variables into account. While many more variables affect cloud price, the following three have the largest impact:

Type of data (Small vs Large Files): Small files result in far more API calls and IOs to be performed. This means that the same amount of data in GB will cost more if the file sizes are smaller. Hence it is important to consider file size when we are predicting cloud costs.

Data access frequency (Hot vs Cold Data): Cloud storage data access frequency refers to the rate at which data stored in a cloud storage service is accessed or retrieved by users or applications. Factors that can impact data access frequency include the number of users accessing the data, the types of applications and workloads using the data, and the overall performance of the cloud storage service itself.

Data egress (In-Cloud vs Out-of-Cloud): Cloud storage data egress refers to the transfer of data out of a cloud storage service to a different location or system. This can include data being downloaded to a local device or system, data being transferred to another cloud storage service or to a different network location, or data being backed up to an external storage system. Data egress can be a significant factor in the cost of using a cloud storage service, as many providers charge for data transferred out of their service.

Cloud Pricing Comparison

1. Large Files, Hot Access, In-Cloud/No Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of large files (average size 1 GB) for hot data access (75% access/month)

Data is assumed to be accessed within the cloud, essentially negating the egress costs across all providers. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 1 GB – Total Time: 12 months

2. Large Files, Hot Access, Out-of-Cloud/With Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of large files (average size 1 GB) for hot data access (75% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed outside the cloud e.g. on-premise thus requiring an egress. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 1 GB – Total Time: 12 months

3. Large Files, Cold Access, In-Cloud/No Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of large files (average size 1 GB) for hot data access (10% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed within the cloud essentially negating the egress costs across all providers NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 1 GB – Total Time: 12 months

4. Large Files, Cool Access, Out-of-Cloud/With Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of large files (average size 1 GB) for hot data access (10% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed outside the cloud e.g. on-premise thus requiring an egress. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 1 GB – Total Time: 12 months

5. Small Files, Hot Access, In-Cloud/No Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of small files (average size 10 MB) for hot data access (75% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed within the cloud essentially negating the egress costs across all providers. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 10 MB – Total Time: 12 months

6. Small Files, Hot Access, Out-of-Cloud/With Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of small files (average size 10 MB) for hot data access (75% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed outside the cloud e.g. on-premise thus requiring an egress. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 10 MB – Total Time: 12 months

7. Small Files, Cool Access, In-Cloud/No Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of small files (average size 10 MB) for hot data access (10% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed within the cloud essentially negating the egress costs across all providers. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator:

– 1 PB – Avg File Size: 10 MB – Total Time: 12 months

8. Small Files, Cool Access, Out-of-Cloud/With Egress

In this section, we compare a 1 PB dataset consisting of small files (average size 10 MB) for hot data access (10% access/month).

Data is assumed to be accessed outside the cloud e.g. on-premise thus requiring an egress. NOTE: *Access costs (where applicable) are still computed. [Access costs are a separate cost to egress costs charged by some providers. Refer to the Cost Calculator for more details.]

Inputs used for the DNAfabric Cost Calculator: