Global File Systems: Architecture, Limitations, and Modern Alternatives
What Technical Leaders Need to Know About Global File System Architectures
Presented by: Josh Sargent
Duration: 45 Minutes
Join storage infrastructure expert Josh Sargent for a deep technical dive into global file system architectures. Learn why traditional GFS approaches are hitting limitations in today's distributed enterprise environments—and discover modern alternatives for high-performance file services at scale.
This webinar is ideal for technical professionals managing enterprise storage infrastructure who need to:
Evaluate global file system architectures
Modernize multi-site file services
Support remote and hybrid workforces
Optimize cloud storage costs
Maintain data accessibility at scale
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
Global File Systems
Watch This Webinar to Learn
Legacy Architectures and Modern Alternatives:
How global file system architectures have evolved to address enterprise unstructured data growth
Critical limitations of legacy hub-and-spoke GFS implementations
Why data locality and real-time replication matter for distributed teams
Technical approaches for eliminating central bottlenecks in multi-site deployments
Architectural considerations for extending file services to remote users and edge locations
Strategies for avoiding vendor lock-in while maintaining performance
Who Should Watch:
Storage Architects
Infrastructure Engineers
IT Operations Leaders
Cloud Architecture Teams
Technical Project Managers
Technical & Business Topics Covered
Global File System Core Components:
How global file system architectures have evolved to address enterprise unstructured data growth
Critical limitations of legacy hub-and-spoke GFS implementations
Why data locality and real-time replication matter for distributed teams
Technical approaches for eliminating central bottlenecks in multi-site deployments
Architectural considerations for extending file services to remote users and edge locations
Strategies for avoiding vendor lock-in while maintaining performance
Performance & Architecture Deep Dive:
How global file system architectures have evolved to address enterprise unstructured data growth
Critical limitations of legacy hub-and-spoke GFS implementations
Why data locality and real-time replication matter for distributed teams
Technical approaches for eliminating central bottlenecks in multi-site deployments
Architectural considerations for extending file services to remote users and edge locations
Strategies for avoiding vendor lock-in while maintaining performance
Key Enterprise Challenges Addressed:
How global file system architectures have evolved to address enterprise unstructured data growth
Critical limitations of legacy hub-and-spoke GFS implementations
Why data locality and real-time replication matter for distributed teams
Technical approaches for eliminating central bottlenecks in multi-site deployments
Architectural considerations for extending file services to remote users and edge locations
Strategies for avoiding vendor lock-in while maintaining performance
Business Impact Analysis:
How global file system architectures have evolved to address enterprise unstructured data growth
Critical limitations of legacy hub-and-spoke GFS implementations
Why data locality and real-time replication matter for distributed teams
Technical approaches for eliminating central bottlenecks in multi-site deployments
Architectural considerations for extending file services to remote users and edge locations
Strategies for avoiding vendor lock-in while maintaining performance
Featured Expert
Josh Sargent brings deep expertise in enterprise storage, focusing on distributed file systems and multi-site data management. His insights come from extensive experience helping Fortune 1000 companies overcome the limitations of traditional global file systems.