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Description

DRBD® (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is an open source, software-centric solution for block storage replication on Linux, engineered to provide high-performance and high-availability (HA) data services by synchronously or asynchronously mirroring local block devices between nodes in real-time. As a virtual block-device driver deeply integrated into the Linux kernel, DRBD guarantees optimal local read performance while facilitating efficient write-through replication to peer devices. The user-space tools, including drbdadm, drbdsetup, and drbdmeta, support declarative configuration, metadata management, and overall administration across different installations. Initially designed to support two-node HA clusters, DRBD 9.x has evolved to accommodate multi-node replication and seamlessly integrate into software-defined storage (SDS) systems like LINSTOR, which enhances its applicability in cloud-native frameworks. This evolution reflects the growing demand for robust data management solutions in increasingly complex environments.

Description

SIOS DataKeeper is a block-level replication solution tailored for host-based environments, providing real-time redundancy either synchronously or asynchronously for Windows Server setups, and it integrates effortlessly with Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC). This innovative solution facilitates the creation of "SANless" clusters, removing the need for shared-storage systems by enabling data replication across various local, virtual, or cloud servers such as VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, all while ensuring optimized performance without the necessity for specialized hardware accelerators or compression tools. After installation, it introduces a new SIOS DataKeeper Volume resource within WSFC, allowing for the support of geographically distributed clusters through cross-subnet failover and customizable heartbeat settings. Additionally, it features built-in WAN optimization and effective compression to enhance bandwidth utilization over both local and wide-area networks, thereby improving overall network efficiency. This combination of features makes SIOS DataKeeper an excellent choice for organizations looking to enhance their data availability without the complexities of traditional storage solutions.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

MySQL Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
IBM Db2 No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 
Microsoft Hyper-V No 
Microsoft SharePoint No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No 
PostgreSQL No 
SAP MaxDB No 
SAP S/4HANA No 
SIOS LifeKeeper No 
SQL Server No 
VMware Cloud No 
Windows Server Failover Clustering No 

Integrations

MySQL Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
IBM Db2 Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
Microsoft SharePoint Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
SAP MaxDB Yes 
SAP S/4HANA Yes 
SIOS LifeKeeper Yes 
SQL Server Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
Windows Server Failover Clustering Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

LINBIT

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

linbit.com/drbd/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SIOS Technology Corp.

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

us.sios.com/products/sios-datakeeper/

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