Introduction to Ceph Squid
Ceph’s v19.2.0 Squid marks the 19th stable release, designed to continue Ceph’s leadership in scalable, distributed storage. Squid brings a blend of performance tweaks, new management tools, and under-the-hood fixes aimed at improving the overall Ceph experience for storage administrators and developers alike. This release builds on Ceph’s last release, Reef, and introduces optimizations for BlueStore, Ceph’s underlying storage […]
Detecting manager failure due to mon weight
In Ceph clusters, managing monitor weights correctly is crucial to maintaining system stability. A common issue we’ve encountered, particularly in clusters deployed before 2019, involves manager failures caused by inconsistent mon_weight values. If newer monitors are added to an older cluster with a default weight of 0, while existing monitors have a weight of 10, […]
The foundations we are a part of: Fairbanks’ and 42on’s commitment to open source
At Fairbanks and 42on, we believe in the power of open source technology to drive progress and innovation. By being member of various foundations, we contribute to the development and sustainability of key open source projects. Our involvement in these foundations allows us to collaborate with a diverse community of professionals, helping to shape the […]
Ceph Squid: About the new Ceph release
The world of data storage is seeing a transformation with the introduction of Ceph Squid, the latest evolution in the Ceph storage ecosystem. This new advancement promises to redefine scalability, performance, and reliability in data storage, supported by the strongest alliance of tech innovators and developers to date. In this blog, we will discuss the […]
42on at KubeCon: Highlights from KubeCon 2024 in Paris
42on attended KubeCon in Paris last week and let me tell you: Wow… these were a couple of unforgettable days. Now that we’re back, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on some of the highlights from our perspective. So, let’s get to it. Preparation day KubeCon On Tuesday, we arrived in Paris and […]
42on at KubeCon: A booth, a sponsorship and a surprise
We are thrilled to announce that 42on will be a proud sponsor and exhibitor at KubeCon 2024, set to take place in the heart of innovation and culture, Paris. This event marks a significant milestone in the cloud-native community, bringing together leading contributors in Kubernetes, cloud-native, and open source development to share insights, foster innovation, […]
Press release: 42on Partners with Sidero Labs to Accelerate Kubernetes Implementations with Talos Operating System
Date: 27-02-24 Location: Baarn – The Netherlands / Goleta – USA 42on, a leading provider of open-source storage solutions and a subsidiary of Fairbanks International Group (FIG), is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Sidero Labs, the pioneering developer behind cutting-edge cloud-native technologies. This partnership is poised to deliver unparalleled value to businesses leveraging Kubernetes and Ceph scale […]
CloudStack and Ceph Day 2024: Join our event in Amsterdam
CloudStack and Ceph Day in Amsterdam, February 8th 2024. The last CloudStack and Ceph Day took place in 2019… Time for a new one! Talking to both CloudStack and Ceph users, I got lots of requests about when the next CloudStack and Ceph Day will take place. Back in 2019 the following topics, among others, were […]
How to prioritize sustainability in a rapidly changing IT world? | Fairbanks
We thank everyone who joined us for our webinar. The event proved to be a success, offering valuable insights and sparking meaningful discussions on prioritizing sustainability in the world of IT. Key highlights of the webinar : Comparing IT to other industries: Participants gained a deeper understanding of the IT industry’s position relative to aviation, maritime shipping, and waste […]
Free Webinar: How to prioritize sustainability in a rapidly changing IT world?
How to prioritize sustainability in a rapidly changing IT world? Learn about Fairbanks’ top 3 insights on how to prioritize sustainability and the perspectives of an IT company in a rapidly changing world. Key takeaways: The position of the IT industry compared to the aviation, maritime shipping or waste processing industry Trends, innovations and disruption […]