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IBM Cloud File Storage

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What is IBM Cloud File Storage?

IBM Cloud provides a File Storage service allows the user to deploy and customize flash-backed NFS-based file storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.

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  • Security controls (37)
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  • Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime (37)
    9.7
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  • Dynamic scaling (36)
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  • Monitoring tools (37)
    8.3
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What is IBM Cloud File Storage?

IBM Cloud provides a File Storage service allows the user to deploy and customize flash-backed NFS-based file storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.

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Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

IaaS provides the basic building blocks for an IT infrastructure like servers, storage, and networking, in an on-demand model over the Internet

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Product Details

What is IBM Cloud File Storage?

IBM Cloud provides a File Storage service allows the user to deploy and customize flash-backed NFS-based file storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS. Users can increase storage capacity or adjust performance on the fly to adjust to changes in workload demands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IBM Cloud provides a File Storage service allows the user to deploy and customize flash-backed NFS-based file storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.

Google Cloud Storage, Azure Files, and Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) are common alternatives for IBM Cloud File Storage.

Reviewers rate Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime and Operating system support and Security controls highest, with a score of 9.7.

The most common users of IBM Cloud File Storage are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
well suited: Enterprise File Sharing and Collaboration: Scenario: our organization has teams working on projects across different geographical locations, and they need a centralized and easily accessible file storage solution. IBM Cloud File Storage can facilitate seamless file sharing and collaboration among team members. less appropriate Highly Transactional Databases: Scenario: Your organization has highly transactional and I/O-intensive database workloads that require low-latency access to data. In such cases, block storage or specialized database services might be more appropriate than file storage.
Grace Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud File Storage offer direct access to computer resource hence making it the best.Its performance provides control and security and helps in multiple data solutions,Service provisions in one place are obtained using the product.The product convert management is perfect as you use billing.Accurate data reports as a result of using the IBM Cloud Storage.
Jessica Hull | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Since I started working with IBM Cloud File Storage I have been able to monitor our data networking channels efficiently. This product ensures that there is reliable and affordable cost[s] for all data storage servers. During maintenance and customization processes, no data is lost from our storage disks since there is always standby backup platform that is reliable. This tool is suitable to all levels of data breakdown and easily allocates IOPS for all workloads.
James Freeman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
IBM Cloud [File] Storage is well suited for environments where it is important to store files in the appropriate geography, and where capacity could be an issue. For example, rather than having to purchase or expand an existing storage array, and worry about complexities such as redundancy and hardware failure, all of this is abstracted away by IBM's Cloud File Storage solution. In this ever more connected world, it is vital that files are always available, and IBM Cloud File Storage is well suited for this.
Mauro Giannandrea | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud File Storage is always a good choice for enterprise companies, and this service is also perfect for companies with needs of high security standards and High avaliability. Is possible to use IBM Cloud File Storage with many standard softwares, because compatible with NFS and the possibility to create snapshots and move to another data center so is possible to create workflow respecting also GDPR. The Maximum storage size with the maximum IPS is 12 TB, is possible to expand to 24 TB that is still not enough for big data or data lake usages and, however would not be with the highest performance. For some usages and business the price of this service may be relatively high.
Edmilson Emmanuel Moura Andrade | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud File Storage is a great tool for integration with your applications, as it has excellent documentation of its api, thus facilitating the development of software that is integrated with it.IBM Cloud File Storage also has high availability, which is vital for our applications, and is easy to configure.
February 02, 2023

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Scenario where IBM Cloud File Storage is well suited:

Centralized file storage and sharing: IBM Cloud File Storage is well suited for organizations that need a centralized location to store and share files and data between teams and departments

.Backup and disaster recovery: The product is well suited for organizations that need to store backups of critical data in a secure, off-site location to ensure that data can be easily restored in the event of a disaster

.Scalable storage for big data and analytics: IBM Cloud File Storage is well suited for organizations that need to store large amounts of unstructured data for big data and analytics applications

.Cost-effective alternative to on-premise storage: The product is well suited for organizations that want a cost-effective alternative to traditional on-premise file storage systems.
Jennifer Nichols | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My experience with IBM Cloud File Storage has been well-suited for all of the files I work with daily for my company. They are highly sensitive, and I appreciate the security it provides. It also works very well with Oracle and makes work so much more productive. I don't think it would be very productive for personal use, as it seems to be more suited for company use.
Susan Cutler | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Data and file management has been one of the great challenges that we experience when implementing tasks and projects. IBM Cloud File Storage has enabled us to classify data and store files under safe environment for faster access. It is easy to deploy this software and integrate with other applications. Customization has enabled departments to strategize and allocate storage space to different workloads.
Diana Dumpsey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Quick data migration across different Cloud data storage product on Cloud services and easy to manage big project data. Monitoring multiple Cloud services and effective on real time data analytics creation and collecting valuable insights from various websites is excellent. Cloud data storage tools management and great features for access control management are effective.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This software is always updating to be mindful of potential security threats that exist out there. Knowing our data is secure, we feel comfortable using IBM Cloud File Storage to collaborate globally and provide access to internal information across the globe. It is very easy to use; thus no real training is needed for users - huge for a remote team.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Since I began using this system in my company, I have had complete faith in its reliability. Both the deployment and the incorporation with our applications are trustworthy. It has never failed to reliably connect us to cloud servers where our data is safely stored. It contains robust security measures, including the option to encrypt user data on storage disks with a password.
Tiffany Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have trusted the performance of this platform since I started working with it in our organization. The deployment and integration with our applications is reliable. It has always been stable in linking us with the cloud servers and storing our data under a secure environment. It has powerful security features that enable the user to install passwords on storage disks to avoid unauthorized access.
Sahed Khan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Encryption and access to any information that is stored in our cloud servers are very secure and easily accessible by authorized parties. Installation of passwords to various storage disks enhances security to our confidential information that is not supposed to leak. I am satisfied by the performance of this platform since it has streamlined the workflow in each department.
Daisy Cooper | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud [File Storage] is [a] very scalable solution and has allowed us to expand our storage capacity that has fully accommodated our needs to store large volumes of data with ease. It has allowed many users to access this platform with ease and retrieve data quickly. [The] file sharing process is very easy and fast across our departments.
Gerald Wilson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is well suited in storing files and data of any volume under [a] secure platform. Due to increased volumes of data in our organization[,] we have managed to purchase [a] large storage capacity that can accommodate our files without any problem. Security to our information has [to] lead to faster growth of our organization since there is no leakage of information to unauthorized parties.
Valarie Thomas | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The problems of workloads [are] now a thing of the past since this platform has transformed our processes to be simple and easy. When working with this platform you [are] always confident that data and applications are in safe and secure storage. We have managed to cater [to] our client's specific compliance requirement across the national borders because of IBM Cloud File Storage.
Victoria Hinton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The services we have received in the entire organization from the performance of this tool are great. It has given out a data management team large storage servers that are highly reliable with robust performance. Networking from servers and our organization has streamlined workflows and improved service delivery to our clients. Document sharing and team collaboration have been developed since we deployed this product.
Bentson Connell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My overall experience with this platform has been great and the performance is always effective. The deployment and customer support team are helpful throughout. It enables us to plan continuously on data management and streamlining of workflow processes. Faster data transfer speed has saved us a lot of time and funds. We have developed a proper working plan based on cloud computing services that streamline the implementation of our daily programs.
Sienna Miller | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This [IBM Cloud File Storage is] the most reliable product I have used in offering powerful cloud services. It has been fixed with the most advanced security features that guarantee the user's safety of data stored. The provision of encryption tools that configures data from end to end has enabled me to gain more confidence while working with this platform.
Gabrielle Conley | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The performance of IBM Cloud File Storage is highly recommendable to any company. The capability to increase the storage capacity has enabled our departments to make flexible changes and fit our workloads demands. It has maximum data protection features that protect data loss during maintenance. The cost of acquiring this platform is affordable and no further maintenance cost required after purchasing.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud [File] Storage is well suited for business use cases where you already have IBM infrastructure in place. The integration is seamless and will save you a lot of time for routing data. Overall it's a good storage service but we have experienced some outages.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you are working with other components of IBM cloud infrastructure then this would help in integrating those components. If all the components belong to the same platform then the integration performs very well and IBM cloud infrastructure works very well. On top of that, you don't have to worry about data loss because of features such as rest encryption, volume duplication, and snapshots and replication.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud File Storage is typically well suited for hosting static content and for backups. It is less appropriate in scenarios of hosting some dynamic content like HTML and script files. It is also less suited for hosting documents or other private information.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
[IBM Cloud File Storage] has allowed us to deploy more users at this stage. It is useful to store our main images and user data in a secure way. It has also increased our flexibility, etc. We have multiple servers across multiple availability regions, but IBM Cloud File Storage does not support mounting it across multiple availability zones. Therefore, [IBM Cloud File Storage] is not helpful in this scenario.

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