Ceph RBD (RADOS Block Device)

Ceph RBD, or RADOS Block Device, is a technology that allows users to create and manage virtual hard drives in a cloud storage system called Ceph. It distributes and replicates data across multiple servers to ensure high availability and reliability. This means even if one server fails, your data remains safe and accessible. RBD is often used in virtualized environments, such as cloud computing or data centers, enabling efficient storage management, scalability, and flexibility for businesses to support various applications and workloads without the hassle of traditional physical disks.