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Buurst SoftNAS on OCI

Buurst SoftNAS on OCI

by | Aug 5, 2025

Oracle North American Cloud Engineering SoftNAS by Buurst is a software-defined NAS (network attached storage) solution optimized for high-performance and...

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FAQs

What is SoftNAS?
SoftNAS is a software-defined Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution available on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, and VMware. It provides enterprise-grade storage with support for NFS, SMB/CIFS, and iSCSI protocols, and is deployable from leading cloud marketplaces.
Which cloud platforms does SoftNAS support?
SoftNAS supports Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and VMware. It is ideal for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments that require consistent, shared file storage across environments.
What file protocols does SoftNAS support?
SoftNAS supports NFS, SMB/CIFS-AD, and iSCSI protocols, allowing broad compatibility across operating systems and applications.
How is SoftNAS managed?
SoftNAS is managed through StorageCenter™, an intuitive web-based GUI that allows users to configure, monitor, and maintain their NAS environment via a standard web browser.
Does SoftNAS offer high availability?
Yes, SoftNAS provides high availability (HA) through active-passive configurations with automated failover, ensuring continuous data access and minimal downtime.
What are the key benefits of SoftNAS?
SoftNAS delivers high performance, reliability, and scalability, while helping reduce cloud storage costs through compression and deduplication technologies.
Can SoftNAS handle data replication?
Yes. SoftNAS uses DeltaSync replication to efficiently copy data between locations. If a replication session is interrupted, it resumes from the last known good snapshot—ensuring data consistency without starting over.
Is SoftNAS suitable for enterprise use?
Yes. SoftNAS is built for enterprise use, with support for mission-critical workloads, robust security, Active Directory integration, and compliance-enabling features.

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