Kubernetes Storage Solutions for High-Performance Block Workloads

This reference architecture provides a comprehensive guide to deploying a Kubernetes environment optimized for any workload – from general-purpose applications to high-performance workloads such as databases and AI/ML. Leveraging the combined power of Ceph and Lightbits storage, this architecture ensures robust storage solutions. It covers key aspects like hardware setup, cluster configuration, storage integration, application deployment, monitoring, and cost optimization.

A key advantage of this architecture is that Lightbits storage can be added to an existing Kubernetes deployment without significant rearchitecting – enabling a seamless upgrade path to software-defined high-performance storage. By following this architecture, organizations can build highly available and scalable Kubernetes platforms to meet the diverse needs of modern applications running in containers, as well as legacy applications running as KubeVirt Virtual Machines (VMs).