PeerGFS
Peer’s Global File Service improves productivity and availability throughout the enterprise – from EDGE to DATA CENTER to CLOUD
Real-Time Replication
Replicate file changes in real-time to enable Active-Active global file sharing.
Global File Locking
Enable fast, local access to shared file data without the risk of version conflicts.
Cross-Platform Integration
Replicate, synchronize, share, and back up files across major storage and cloud providers.
No Vendor Lock-In
Eliminate vendor lock-in with a software solution that supports native file and object formats.
One Solution
PeerGFS is a software-only solution developed to solve file management/file replication challenges in multi-site, multi-platform, and hybrid multi-cloud environments. With over 25 years of experience in geographically dispersed file replication, we help organizations:
Today’s always-on world requires real-time data infrastructure with 24x7x365 availability. PeerGFS works with the storage systems you already have deployed and support:
- Improve availability through Active-Active data centers (on-premises and/or in the cloud)
- Protect data at the Edge with Continuous Data Protection to the data center
- Increase productivity for distributed project teams with fast, local access to file data
- High volume data replication between well-connected data centers
- Wide area networks with limited bandwidth and higher latency
PeerGFS is easy to install and manage. Different job types can be configured, at a granular level, to support specific application requirements.
Main Features of PeerGFS
Active-Active Synchronization
Replicate data in real-time across locations, data centers and cloud availability zones
Distributed File Locking
Prevent version conflicts across distributed mirrored storage systems
Delta-Level Replication
Replicate file changes vs. entire files for faster performance
Multiprotocol Support
Supports both SMB and
NFS workloads.
Cross-Platform Integration
Real-time replication engine supports leading storage vendor platforms
DFS Namespace Management
Deploy and manage a Global Namespace to unify enterprise storage using Microsoft DFSN
Object Connector
Supports leading on-premises and cloud object storage systems including S3 and Azure Blob
Edge Caching
Control cost of unstructured data growth by optimizing the storage footprint of edge systems with a local file cache.
This feature is currently only supported for Windows file servers
Malicious Event Detection (MED)
Monitor file activity for suspicious behaviors and patterns for an additional layer of security
PeerGFS Job Types
PeerGFS includes numerous job types to increase flexibility and efficiency in meeting specific application requirements. Create jobs at a global or granular level, to empower your storage infrastructure with global file collaboration, Active-Active data center synchronization, or backup consolidation for Edge locations. See what PeerGFS can do for you in the examples below.
Enterprise File Collaboration
for Multi-Site and Multi-Vendor Environments
Provide fast, local access to shared company files for distributed teams without the risk of version conflicts. PeerGFS works across all major storage vendors, protecting prior investments. Delta-level synchronization improves efficiency over wide area networks to enable collaboration regardless of distance.
Data Center Synchronization
Active-Active Highly Available File Services for VDI and Application Data
Real-time replication synchronizes file data across multiple data centers, edge locations, and cloud instances for near-zero RPO. Support automatic end-user failover and failback without disruption. In VDI deployments, end-user data can be made available in locations throughout
the enterprise.
Continuous Data Protection
for Data Center and Edge Locations
Provide continuous data protection and backup consolidation by replicating file changes, as they occur, to centralized storage in the data center or cloud. Minimize RPO/RTO with automatic failover when configured with DFS Namespace.
Cloud Backup/Replication
For Azure Blob, Amazon S3, NetApp StorageGrid, and Nutanix Objects
Back up file data to object storage on-premises or in the cloud without expensive hardware or the need to implement a proprietary file system. Data in the cloud is stored in an open format that is immediate accessible for value-added cloud analytics services. Easily recover individual files or entire data sets to any point in time.
Peer Management Center
Install – Configure – Monitor
Read what our customers say about PeerGFS
“For the last 20 years, many organizations have utilized Microsoft DFS within Microsoft Windows as the best conceivable answer—but Peer DFSR+ technology has raised the bar through broader filer support, scalability,and collaboration enablement.”
Jason Buffington
Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group
“Peer’s replication capabilities give us confidence to roll out updated and new services thanks to faster delivery and more reliability, especially in areas with limited bandwidth,” said Williams. “Peer delivered what was advertised with high level pre- and post-sale support.”
Jonathan Williams
Global IT Director for RelyOn Nutec Safety Services
Key Benefits of PeerGFS
Maximize Productivity and Efficiency
Real-time replication provides fast, local access to hot data at the edge—close to users, applications, and computing resources.
Increase Flexibility
Implement a software-based solution that utilizes industry standard file and object storage formats. You’re free to select technologies that best fit your application requirements and business needs without the risk of vendor lock-in.
Protect Investments
Integration across different platforms/vendors means PeerGFS works with the storage infrastructure you already have.
Realize Your Vision:
Enable hybrid cloud or multicloud infrastructure through non-disruptive integration with on-premises storage and native object storage.
More about our Solutions
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PREPARATION
- Prepare for PeerGFS
POC
- Guided Proof of Concept
