Before deploying Ceph, it is essential to prepare the servers correctly at the hardware, BIOS, operating system, and networking layers. Many Ceph performance and stability issues originate from gaps at this stage. This post documents the preparation steps and design decisions used for my Ceph deployment. 1. BIOS Configuration All servers were first configured at … Read more
This blog provides a detailed overview of the physical infrastructure supporting the lab and production-grade deployment environment. The goal of this platform is to create a high-performance, high-availability foundation for virtualized workloads, container-based services, storage clusters, and management applications. The hardware has been selected and organized to deliver predictable performance, strong isolation, and reliable scaling. … Read more