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Storage Architecture

Rook Components on Kubernetes

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Rook uses a distributed and modular storage architecture to provide robust storage solutions within Kubernetes:

  • Ceph OSD (Object Storage Daemon):

    • The Ceph OSD is a critical component in Rook's architecture. It manages the storage devices or partitions attached to each worker node in the cluster.
    • OSDs are responsible for data storage, replication, recovery, and balancing within the Ceph storage cluster.
    • Rook leverages Ceph OSDs to provide scalable and distributed storage resources to applications running in the Kubernetes cluster.

  • Ceph MON (Monitor):

    • The Ceph MON is responsible for maintaining the overall health and status of the Ceph storage cluster.
    • MONs store the cluster's metadata, monitor cluster membership changes, and participate in leader election.
    • Rook utilizes Ceph MONs to provide monitoring, management, and coordination for the Ceph storage cluster.

  • Ceph MGR (Manager):

    • The Ceph MGR acts as the central management and monitoring daemon within the Ceph storage cluster.
    • MGRs handle cluster-wide tasks, performance monitoring, and provide a RESTful API endpoint for external interactions.
    • Rook utilizes Ceph MGRs to facilitate management, monitoring, and control plane operations for the storage cluster.

  • Ceph MDS (Metadata Server):

    • The Ceph MDS is responsible for handling metadata operations in a Ceph file system (CephFS).
    • MDS servers maintain file system metadata, handle file directory operations, and ensure data consistency.
    • Rook utilizes Ceph MDS to enable the deployment of scalable and distributed file systems within the Kubernetes cluster, offering features such as POSIX semantics and dynamic provisioning of file storage.

  • CSI (Container Storage Interface):

    • Rook integrates with the Kubernetes CSI framework to provide storage orchestration and dynamic provisioning for persistent volumes.
    • The Rook CSI driver allows Kubernetes workloads to consume storage resources provisioned by Rook.
    • It enables seamless integration with various storage backends, allowing Rook to support different storage technologies, including Ceph, EdgeFS, NFS, and more.

  • Rook Operator:

    • The Rook Operator is a Kubernetes operator responsible for managing the lifecycle of Rook storage components.
    • It handles the deployment, scaling, upgrading, and monitoring of the Rook storage cluster.
    • The Rook Operator ensures that the desired state of the storage cluster is maintained and handles automated tasks, such as creating OSDs and managing Ceph configuration.