MinIO Teams With VMware To Deliver Natively Integrated Object Storage Solution For VMware Cloud Foundation
MinIO Inc. has expanded its collaboration with VMware, introducing a technical preview of integrated object storage on VMware Cloud Foundation using VMware Data Services Manager. This partnership combines the robust infrastructure of VMware Cloud Foundation with MinIO's Object Store, offering a seamless, fully integrated solution for mission-critical workloads. Ugur Tigli, CTO of MinIO, highlights the importance of this integration in private cloud development, emphasizing the flexibility it provides to enterprises aiming to modernize their infrastructure, supporting both virtual machines and Kubernetes.
Data Services Manager, a VMware vSphere extension, enables on-premises customers to manage top-tier data services, enhancing the capabilities of application teams. This integration leverages MinIO and VMware's collaborative history to offer a natively integrated experience while providing administrators with greater flexibility, allowing them to manage multiple data services, including relational databases, alongside the object store. This integration aligns with VMware's strategy to make advanced data services as accessible as compute, networking, and storage services, ultimately accelerating data-driven innovation within VMware Cloud Foundation. MinIO's high-performance object store, with published benchmarks showcasing impressive throughput, caters to demanding workloads such as AI/ML and analytics. Its adaptability for small and large objects serves as a foundation for modern datalakes. The integrated solution supports various storage options and simplifies complexity for developers while retaining control for administrators, offering a balance between flexibility and control.

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