RESILIENT RED HAT GLOBAL FILE SYSTEM (GFS) DESIGN

Syed Afraz Ali; Muhammad Waleed Zafar

Syed Afraz Ali (https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6872-6786)
Muhammad Waleed Zafar (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9970-6901)

Keywords: Red Hat Global File System, GFS, clustered file system, data management, High-Performance Computing, HPC, virtualization, cloud environments, database management, content sharing, collaboration, financial services, data analytics, Geographic Information Systems, GIS, web hosting, application hosting, disaster recovery, business continuity, education, e-learning, data consistency, data accuracy, high availability, scalability, performance optimization, flexibility, adaptability, network bandwidth, network latency, data corruption, data conflicts, management complexity, innovation, resilience, growth, digital era, interconnected world

Abstract

The Red Hat Global File System (GFS) is a dynamic and versatile clustered file system designed to address the evolving data management needs of modern organizations across various industries. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of GFS, its architecture, key features, deployment patterns, and a range of use cases from High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters to disaster recovery and business continuity. It highlights the benefits of using GFS, such as data consistency and accuracy, high availability, scalability, performance optimization, and flexibility in both on-premises and cloud environments. The paper also discusses the considerations and challenges associated with implementing GFS, including network bandwidth and latency, data conflicts and corruption, and management complexity. Ultimately, this paper aims to provide a holistic understanding of the Red Hat GFS, its capabilities, and its significance in enabling organizations to harness the true potential of their data in an interconnected world. Through a detailed analysis of its architecture, use cases, benefits, and challenges, this paper underscores the value of GFS as a transformative force that empowers organizations to achieve innovation, resilience, and growth in a digital era where data is the lifeblood of progress.