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Core Features

NexStorage delivers a comprehensive set of enterprise-grade features designed to meet the most demanding requirements for object storage. Below are the core capabilities that make NexStorage the preferred choice for organizations that prioritize security, performance, and scalability.

Secure Data Storage​

Security is built into the foundation of NexStorage, not added as an afterthought.

Encryption Everywhere​

  • Data at Rest Encryption: All objects are automatically encrypted using AES-256 before being written to disk
  • Data in Transit Encryption: TLS 1.3 ensures secure communication between clients and NexStorage servers
  • Client-Side Encryption: Support for additional encryption performed by clients before data is sent to NexStorage
  • Key Management: Integration with external key management systems (KMS) for enhanced security and compliance

Access Control​

  • IAM-Compatible Policies: Define fine-grained permissions using familiar IAM-style syntax
  • Bucket Policies: Control access at the bucket level with detailed policy documents
  • Identity Federation: Integrate with your existing identity providers via OIDC or LDAP
  • Temporary Credentials: Generate time-limited access tokens for controlled temporary access

Compliance and Governance​

  • Object Locking: Implement WORM (Write Once Read Many) policies to prevent modification or deletion
  • Legal Hold: Place legal holds on objects to preserve them during litigation or audits
  • Retention Periods: Enforce minimum and maximum retention periods for regulatory compliance
  • Detailed Audit Logs: Track all access and changes to data with comprehensive audit trails

High Availability and Resilience​

NexStorage is designed from the ground up for always-on availability and data durability.

Distributed Architecture​

  • No Single Point of Failure: Fully distributed design eliminates any single point of failure
  • Active-Active Replication: Multi-site deployment options for global availability
  • Automatic Failover: Seamless redirection in case of node or datacenter failure
  • Self-Healing: Automatic detection and recovery from hardware or network failures

Data Protection​

  • Erasure Coding: Advanced algorithms protect against multiple simultaneous failures
  • Bitrot Protection: Checksumming and automatic healing protect against silent data corruption
  • Versioning: Preserve multiple versions of objects to protect against accidental deletion or corruption
  • Cross-Region Replication: Automatically replicate data between geographically distributed sites

Disaster Recovery​

  • Point-in-Time Recovery: Restore to any point in time using object versioning
  • Backup Integration: Seamless integration with major backup solutions
  • Site Mirroring: Complete site-to-site replication for disaster recovery
  • Rapid Restoration: Quick recovery capabilities to minimize downtime

S3 API Compatibility​

NexStorage provides complete compatibility with the AWS S3 API, making it easy to integrate with your existing tools and workflows.

Full API Support​

  • Core S3 Operations: Complete support for all standard S3 operations
  • Advanced Features: Support for Select, Inventory, Batch Operations, and more
  • Metadata Management: Full compatibility with S3 metadata handling
  • Event Notifications: Compatible event triggers for workflow automation

Tool Integration​

  • AWS CLI: Works seamlessly with the standard AWS command-line interface
  • S3 SDK Compatibility: Compatible with all major S3 SDKs (Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
  • Storage Gateway Support: Works with AWS Storage Gateway and similar solutions
  • Third-Party Tools: Compatible with the vast ecosystem of S3-integrated tools

Migration Path​

  • Drop-in Replacement: Replace AWS S3 with minimal or no code changes
  • Multi-Cloud Operations: Run workloads across NexStorage and public clouds
  • Migration Tools: Purpose-built tools for easy migration from AWS S3
  • Hybrid Deployment: Build hybrid workflows between on-premises and cloud storage

Seamless Tool Integration​

NexStorage integrates with a wide range of tools and platforms to support your entire data lifecycle.

Analytics Ecosystems​

  • Hadoop Compatible: Direct integration with HDFS and Hadoop ecosystems
  • Spark Support: High-performance connector for Apache Spark
  • Presto/Trino Integration: Direct SQL querying of data in NexStorage
  • Kafka Connect: Stream data directly to and from NexStorage

Business Intelligence​

  • Tableau Connector: Direct connection for Tableau and similar BI tools
  • PowerBI Integration: Native support for Microsoft PowerBI
  • Jupyter Integration: Direct access from Jupyter notebooks
  • Visualizer Support: Compatible with major data visualization platforms

Backup and Archive​

  • Veeam Ready: Certified integration with Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Commvault Support: Seamless integration with Commvault solutions
  • Veritas Compatible: Works with Veritas NetBackup and similar platforms
  • Custom Retention: Flexible policies for long-term retention

Cost Efficiency​

NexStorage delivers exceptional total cost of ownership compared to both public cloud alternatives and traditional storage systems.

Optimized Storage​

  • Tiered Storage: Automatically move data between performance and capacity tiers
  • Compression: Transparent compression reduces storage footprint
  • Deduplication: Eliminate redundant data to maximize storage efficiency
  • Intelligent Caching: Performance optimization without premium hardware

Predictable Costs​

  • No Egress Fees: Eliminate unpredictable data transfer costs
  • No API Call Charges: Unlimited operations without additional fees
  • Simple Licensing: Straightforward capacity-based licensing
  • Hardware Flexibility: Run on commodity hardware without vendor lock-in

Operational Efficiency​

  • Simplified Management: Intuitive console reduces administrative overhead
  • Automation APIs: Comprehensive APIs for infrastructure as code
  • Self-Service Capabilities: Enable users without IT bottlenecks
  • Multi-Tenant Design: Securely support multiple departments or customers

Performance Optimization​

NexStorage delivers exceptional performance for all workloads, from small files to massive datasets.

High-Speed Architecture​

  • Parallel Operations: Highly parallelized architecture for maximum throughput
  • Direct Data Path: Optimized data path minimizes latency
  • SSD Acceleration: Intelligent use of SSDs for metadata and hot data
  • Memory Optimization: Advanced caching for frequently accessed objects

Workload-Optimized​

  • Small File Optimization: Special handling for small file workloads
  • Large Object Streaming: Efficient handling of very large objects
  • High Concurrency: Support for thousands of simultaneous clients
  • Burst Handling: Elastic resources to handle usage spikes

Monitoring and Tuning​

  • Performance Metrics: Detailed metrics for diagnosing performance issues
  • Auto-Tuning: Self-optimizing based on workload patterns
  • Bottleneck Identification: Automatic detection of performance bottlenecks
  • Capacity Planning: Predictive analytics for resource needs

Ready to Get Started?​

Explore our Quick Start Guide to begin using NexStorage for your organization's data needs.