Tintri®, a DDN® subsidiary and a leader in AI-powered data management solutions, has introduced its new VMstore™ Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver. This advancement brings Tintri’s renowned VMstore features to Kubernetes environments, allowing organizations to manage container and virtual machine (VM) workloads through a single interface, making operations smoother and more efficient.

Key Features and Benefits of Tintri VMstore Cloud Native CSI Driver

• Unified Management of Hybrid Environments

  • Streamlines management of VM and container workloads through Tintri's user-friendly interface.
  • Reduces operational complexity, enhancing flexibility in hybrid cloud and on-premises setups.

• Dynamic Provisioning and Volume Management

  • Automates attachment and detachment of storage volumes, enabling efficient data handling in cloud-native applications.
  • Supports microservices-based deployments, ensuring seamless scalability and adaptability.

• Advanced Observability and Insights

  • Provides granular insights into data movement and activity, optimizing workload management across cloud environments.
  • Features automated performance tuning, utilizing ETPH analytics to enhance performance and minimize cloud storage costs.

• Exceptional Performance and Real-Time Optimization

  • Tintri’s TxOS technology enables real-time management of container performance and workload prioritization.
  • The Tintri Global Center (TGC) centralizes management of multiple VMstores globally, offering a "single pane of glass" for simplified control.

• Robust Data Protection and Recovery Solutions

  • Ensures data security and recoverability with TxOS integration, supporting snapshots and cloning of persistent volumes.
  • Provides disaster recovery tools that keep data protected in hybrid environments.

Real-World Application: Silicon Sky’s Implementation

Silicon Sky, a managed security and IT infrastructure provider, has adopted Tintri VMstore solutions to support its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) offerings. By using Tintri’s CSI driver across its cloud and on-premises data centers, Silicon Sky achieves efficient, streamlined operations for primary storage, disaster recovery, and data protection.

Tintri's VMstore CSI driver empowers IT administrators to seamlessly manage hybrid cloud workloads with advanced control, data protection, and insights—all within a unified platform.