MinIO
MinIO offers a high-performance, distributed object storage system with S3 compatibility, designed for large-scale data infrastructure and supporting various deployment environments including public and private clouds.
Services
MinIO offers a high-performance, distributed object storage system that is designed for large scale data infrastructure. The platform supports S3 compatibility, ensuring seamless interoperability with the S3 API for efficient data management and access. The software-defined storage solution that MinIO provides runs on industry standard hardware. Key features include replication, encryption, object immutability, identity and access management, information lifecycle management, and versioning.
Support for Kubernetes and Cloud Environments
MinIO integrates with major Kubernetes distributions such as OpenShift, SUSE, Rancher, and Tanzu, making it a versatile solution for various deployment scenarios. It supports deployment on public cloud platforms like AWS, GCS, and Azure, as well as on private clouds and bare metal environments. This flexibility ensures that MinIO can meet the diverse needs of organizations looking to manage their data infrastructure efficiently.
Licensing Models
MinIO offers a dual licensing model to cater to different user needs. It provides an open source GNU AGPL v3 license for community use and a commercial enterprise license for organizations requiring additional features and support. This licensing approach allows MinIO to serve a broad range of users, from individual developers to large enterprises.
Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management
MinIO provides robust enterprise data lifecycle management tools, including object locking and retention, to comply with regulations such as SEC Rule 17a-4(f), FINRA Rule 4511, and CFTC Regulation 1.31. These tools ensure that data is managed in a compliant, secure, and efficient manner, making MinIO an ideal storage solution for regulated industries.
High Availability and Fault Tolerance
MinIO delivers high availability and fault tolerance through features like active-active replication and strictly consistent data protection. These features ensure that critical data is always available and protected, making MinIO a reliable choice for enterprises with demanding data storage requirements.