[Feature request] COSI Driver for garage #834

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opened 2024-06-06 15:42:11 +00:00 by shanduur · 0 comments

shanduur commented

2024-06-06 15:42:11 +00:00

Request:

I am requesting the implementation of a COSI driver for Garage. This implementation would enable seamless integration of Garage object storage with Kubernetes environments, allowing users to manage and consume Garage object storage using Kubernetes-native tools and APIs.

References:

COSI Specification:
- Kubernetes Container Object Storage Interface Specification
Existing Drivers:
Article on COSI:
- Kubernetes Blog: COSI - Kubernetes Object Storage Management

Benefits:

Standardization: Adopting COSI will provide a standardized way to manage and consume Garage object storage in Kubernetes, reducing the complexity of using proprietary interfaces.
Ecosystem Integration: By implementing a COSI driver, Garage will be more integrated into the Kubernetes ecosystem, enhancing its appeal to organizations using Kubernetes.
User Experience: Kubernetes users will benefit from a more consistent and simplified experience when working with Garage object storage, leveraging native Kubernetes APIs and tools.

Implementation Considerations:

Compatibility: Ensure the COSI driver for Garage is compatible with existing Kubernetes versions and aligns with the COSI specification.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation and examples to guide users in setting up and using the COSI driver with Garage.
Testing: Implement thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance of the COSI driver in various Kubernetes environments.

Conclusion:

Implementing a COSI driver for Garage will greatly enhance its utility and adoption in Kubernetes-centric environments. It will provide a standardized, efficient, and user-friendly way to manage object storage, aligning Garage with modern cloud-native storage practices.

Meetings and Discussions:

Zoom Meeting:
- Join the meeting
Slack Discussion:
- Join Slack
Google Document with COSI meeting notes:
- Read the document

Thank you for considering this feature request.

As the adoption of Kubernetes continues to rise, the need for standardized interfaces to manage and consume different types of storage is becoming more critical. The Container Object Storage Interface (COSI) is a standard that aims to expose object storage to containerized workloads running in Kubernetes clusters, simplifying storage management and improving portability. **Request:** I am requesting the implementation of a COSI driver for Garage. This implementation would enable seamless integration of Garage object storage with Kubernetes environments, allowing users to manage and consume Garage object storage using Kubernetes-native tools and APIs. **References:** 1. **COSI Specification:** - [Kubernetes Container Object Storage Interface Specification](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/container-object-storage-interface-spec) 2. **Existing Drivers:** - [Azure COSI Driver](https://github.com/Azure/azure-cosi-driver) - [Ceph COSI](https://github.com/ceph/ceph-cosi) - [Linode COSI Driver](https://github.com/linode/linode-cosi-driver) - [Dell COSI](https://github.com/dell/cosi) - [S3GW COSI Driver](https://github.com/s3gw-tech/s3gw-cosi-driver) 3. **Article on COSI:** - [Kubernetes Blog: COSI - Kubernetes Object Storage Management](https://kubernetes.io/blog/2022/09/02/cosi-kubernetes-object-storage-management/) **Benefits:** - **Standardization:** Adopting COSI will provide a standardized way to manage and consume Garage object storage in Kubernetes, reducing the complexity of using proprietary interfaces. - **Ecosystem Integration:** By implementing a COSI driver, Garage will be more integrated into the Kubernetes ecosystem, enhancing its appeal to organizations using Kubernetes. - **User Experience:** Kubernetes users will benefit from a more consistent and simplified experience when working with Garage object storage, leveraging native Kubernetes APIs and tools. **Implementation Considerations:** - **Compatibility:** Ensure the COSI driver for Garage is compatible with existing Kubernetes versions and aligns with the COSI specification. - **Documentation:** Provide comprehensive documentation and examples to guide users in setting up and using the COSI driver with Garage. - **Testing:** Implement thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance of the COSI driver in various Kubernetes environments. **Conclusion:** Implementing a COSI driver for Garage will greatly enhance its utility and adoption in Kubernetes-centric environments. It will provide a standardized, efficient, and user-friendly way to manage object storage, aligning Garage with modern cloud-native storage practices. **Meetings and Discussions:** 1. **Zoom Meeting:** - [Join the meeting](https://zoom.us/j/614261834?pwd=Sk1USmtjR2t0MUdjTGVZeVVEV1BPQT09) 2. **Slack Discussion:** - [Join Slack](https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/C017EGC1C6N) 3. **Google Document with COSI meeting notes:** - [Read the document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgEyyq3kk9BXP0bJL1Ki0JeOLILilGWZ4Vu2U4gs_QY/edit?usp=sharing) Thank you for considering this feature request.