I wrote a previous Geek Guide, titled Ceph: Open-Source SDS, that briefly introduced a Ceph-based, data storage management system called SUSE Enterprise Storage. Based on the response from readers of that ebook and given recent advancements in the maturity of SUSE Enterprise Storage (SES), it seemed logical to explore some of the features of SES more closely.

In this ebook, I review the characteristics of software-defined storage, along with its business benefits. Then, I explore the features of SUSE Enterprise Storage and how those capabilities can really help your organization leverage the benefits of open-source software-defined storage (SDS).