You don’t want to be limited in scale or capabilities when data demands can change in an instant. Hybrid and multi-cloud environments beckon with the allure of flexibility and scalability, where data flows smoothly between on-prem infrastructure, cloud, and the edge.
Unlike our competitors, whose cloud products are either nonexistent or feature-limited relative to their on-prem versions, Qumulo makes it radically simple to store and manage your file data on-prem or in the cloud, using the hardware and hyperscalers of your choice, for diverse workloads, in any environment, and at virtually unlimited scale.
Qumulo provides a simple, modern unstructured data storage and management platform designed to address the challenges that today’s businesses face. Engineered for exabyte scale and beyond, Qumulo delivers the same unstructured data services in the cloud and at the edge as it does on-premises: a high-performance software-only solution capable of storing and moving massive amounts of data simply and reliably, whether it’s in your data center, on AWS, Azure, or in your own edge environment. Even in today’s complex hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises, Qumulo is so simple that a single storage admin can easily manage petabytes of data across multiple environments and geographies.
Ok, cool, we know Qumulo will satisfy operational considerations such as storing active data close to the workload, backing up critical data to geographically disparate locations, and unifying all your data to a single storage solution on your preferred hardware and cloud platforms. Now you’re confronted with the inherent privacy challenges presented by data fragmentation, progressively more complex regulatory landscapes, and increasingly aggressive attempts to breach your critical and private data.
More threat surface, more problems.
Implementing a consistent data privacy and security practice across storage platforms can be as challenging as it is crucial to your successful business operations. To stay ahead of the hackers and the regulators, it is essential to adopt a holistic approach that combines policy-based controls with centralized visibility, automated compliance checks, and strong authentication and authorization mechanisms. Only Qumulo’s comprehensive data management solutions provide the tools needed to address the complexities of data privacy across on-premises and hybrid cloud deployments.
Let’s look into some of these challenges and how Qumulo addresses them at scale:
Challenge #1: When data is spread across multiple environments
Qumulo offers policy based controls and a Global Namespace to enable you to confront the challenges of data fragmentation and regional regulatory complexity.
Data fragmentation is a significant challenge in hybrid cloud environments. Data can be spread across multiple locations, both on-premises and in the cloud, making it difficult to maintain a cohesive view and to enforce consistent privacy policies across all instances. This fragmentation increases the risk of data breaches and complicates the implementation of data protection measures.
To address this risk, Qumulo offers policy-based controls that streamline data management across both on-prem and cloud environments. By setting up automated policies for snapshot replication, access control, and encryption, you can ensure consistent data governance. These policies enable administrators to define rules that automatically manage data based on its sensitivity and compliance requirements. Learn more about Qumulo snapshot policy management.
Qumulo’s Global Namespace (GNS) offers a single, cohesive view of data stored across multiple locations. This unified view is crucial for organizations struggling with data fragmentation as well as compliance with local data regulations.
GNS allows organizations to view, manage, and access all their data as if it were stored in one place, regardless of where it resides. Data can be stored in compliance with local data residency laws using the automated policies inherent in Qumulo, while global teams can access this data remotely, ensuring both compliance and operational efficiency. Learn more about Qumulo Global Namespace.
Challenge #2: When users are spread out around the globe
With Qumulo, access control complexity and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape can be resolved with our integrated permissions management and centralized visibility features.
Access control complexity is a challenge in hybrid environments where users access data from various locations and devices. Managing authorization across systems can lead to inconsistencies and potential security gaps. Qumulo administrators can monitor and manage access controls, ensuring that permissions are consistently applied and monitored across all data repositories. This centralized approach simplifies the enforcement of access policies and helps to quickly identify and mitigate unauthorized access attempts. Explore Qumulo access control features.
The complexity of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA demands continuous monitoring and auditing to ensure compliance. Qumulo’s monitoring features and mature API facilitate automated compliance checks that expedite identifying non-compliant activities and taking corrective actions. Qumulo’s audit logging capabilities provide a detailed record of data access and modifications, supporting compliance audits and investigations. Discover how Qumulo supports central monitoring with Nexus.
Challenge #3: When both users and data are scaled across environments and regions
Implementing consistent authentication mechanisms is a prerequisite to preventing unauthorized access to data stored in hybrid cloud environments. Qumulo integrates with various identity providers to offer multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO), enhancing security by ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data. These authentication mechanisms reduce the risk of credential theft and unauthorized data access. Read about Qumulo authentication integration.
Qumulo Scale Anywhere®
Whether you’re supporting workloads on-prem, in the cloud, or at the edge, Qumulo is purposefully architected to deliver a consistent level of simplicity and performance in any environment so you can focus less on managing systems and more on building for the future.
Now is the time to take proactive steps in securing your unstructured file system data. By leveraging Qumulo Scale AnywhereTM in combination with our advanced security features, you can ensure your data is protected, compliant, and efficiently managed across all environments. Dive deeper into Qumulo’s capabilities and start fortifying your data privacy today. Get started with Qumulo.
