Piraeus Datastore - Persistent Volumes for Kubernetes - Philipp Reisner

This talk covers the Piraeus Datastore, an open-source project that integrates LINSTOR/DRBD with Kubernetes to deliver a comprehensive software-defined storage solution. It targets I/O-demanding applications such as databases and supports both ReadWriteOnce and ReadOnlyMany access modes. The speaker discusses its suitability for hyper-converged deployments, highlighting its low resource footprint and compatibility with disaggregated compute and storage nodes. Key features include storage functions like synchronous and asynchronous replication, thin provisioning, and data encryption, along with the provision of a CSI driver, an Operator, helm charts, and an HA controller. Philipp Reisner, founder and CEO of LINBIT, shares insights drawn from his extensive experience in developing storage solutions, including DRBD.