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Event Notifications vs Object Lambda

AJ AJ on Object Lambdas 23 November 2023

As we were writing the blogs on Event Notifications and Object Lambda we came to a realization of why there are two different features doing almost the same thing? Or are they? What is the difference between the Greek Lambda and Lightning Bolt?

SUBNET, Engineering Creativity, and You

AJ AJ on SUBNET 25 August 2023

When we started MinIO, we set out to set a new standard for object storage. We built a software-defined, S3 API compatible object storage that is the fastest and most scalable solution available that isn’t S3. But we didn’t stop there. We are also crafting an entirely different experience through our SUBNET experience. SUBNET combines a commercial license

SUBNET Security Features and Services

Matt Sarrel Matt Sarrel @msarrel

on SUBNET 8 May 2023

MinIO licensees gain access to SUBNET security features like long term support and policy reviews.

Selecting the Best Hardware for Your MinIO Deployment

AJ AJ on Best Practices 2 May 2023

What is the Ideal Hardware Configuration? In this blog post we'll go into detail all the components you need to consider before choosing the right hardware for your use cases.

A Guided Tour of the MinIO Erasure Code Calculator

AJ AJ on Best Practices 13 April 2023

In this post we’ll talk about Erasure Coding and Erasure Sets, and then dive deeper into how to use the Erasure Code Calculator when designing deployments to make the most out of MinIO by opting for the right hardware configuration setup from the get go.

SUBNET Call-Home Diagnostics

Nagashree Mylaraiah Nagashree Mylaraiah on SUBNET 29 March 2023

What if you had a personal health monitor that kept tabs on your well-being, without any effort on your part? Imagine a system that tracks your health daily, highlighting even the slightest problems, so that you can seek help before minor issues become major concerns.

SUBNET HealthCheck and Performance

AJ AJ on SUBNET 2 March 2023

This post focuses on some of the features associated with this unique model and is the second in a series that details the features and capabilities that come with a commercial relationship.

Understanding the MinIO Subscription Network - Direct to Engineer Engagement

AJ AJ on SUBNET 10 February 2023

The MinIO Subscription Network (SUBNET for short) accompanies a commercial subscription and provides peace of mind - from the dual license model (AGPL and Commercial) to the direct-to-engineering support model.

The Beauty of the Panic Button

Jonathan Symonds Jonathan Symonds on SUBNET 30 September 2022

The Panic Button is an immensely useful component of SUBNET. Learn how it works, what happens, and why people love it so much (even if they don't like what precedes the pressing of it).

Supportability as Software with MinIO SUBNET

Laureen Hudson Laureen Hudson

on SUBNET 10 August 2022

Supportability as Software with MinIO SUBNET

MinIO leverages engineering focus and minimalist thinking to add supportability functionality, which means finding and fixing issues before they become problems in your installation.

A Great Group of GUIs

Matt Sarrel Matt Sarrel @msarrel

on Operator's Guide 10 December 2021

MinIO proves that anyone can be an object storage admin given the right GUI.

Introducing SUBNET Health

Eco Eco on SUBNET 7 April 2021

SUBNET is the commercial engine of MinIO. It is how production instances of MinIO are consumed, from startups to the most valuable technology companies in the world. SUBNET combines a commercial license (important for the AGPLv3 obligations) with a unique support model that delivers 24/7/365 direct-to-engineer support through a MinIO-built portal that blends the best of Slack and

Storage Field Day Session #3: Innovation at MinIO

Jonathan Symonds Jonathan Symonds on SFD 28 January 2021

This is going to be a relatively short post because the good stuff is really in the video, courtesy of Daniel Valdivia and AB. The summary is that MinIO has a ridiculously talented engineering team that has been together for more than a decade. Many of them were part of the Gluster team and have forgotten more about file systems

Why Our Customers Buy

Jonathan Symonds Jonathan Symonds on SUBNET 14 December 2020

The MinIO Subscription Network [https://min.io/pricing] is unique. A blend of commercial license and direct-to-engineering support it also offers access to the panic button, architectural and security reviews and a host of other features and technologies that ensure our customers never lose data or suffer a security breach. We recently asked our customer base to participate in a

What is in the MinIO Subscription Network?

Jonathan Symonds Jonathan Symonds on SUBNET 18 August 2020

Once we have convinced you of why you should pay for free software [https://blog.min.io/why_should_i_pay_for_free_software/], the next question becomes: “what is the value of what I am getting from my subscription?” The MinIO Subscription Network is not one thing - rather it is a collection of technology, talent and licensing that

Why Should I Pay for Free Software?

Jonathan Symonds Jonathan Symonds on SUBNET 18 August 2020

By introducing the ability to subscribe to our software online we obviously invite the question: “why should I pay for free software?” There are two conditions and three reasons: The conditions under which you should pay for free software: > MinIO is the primary storage system for your organization (e.g. production) > The data stored in MinIO is a

Re-Imagining Support: From Slack to SUBNET

Eco Eco on Operator's Guide 25 June 2019

We approach things differently here at MinIO. When we started in 2014, we questioned everything about the object storage market as we built our product - thinking more like a data company than a storage company. We did it from scratch, using engineering first principles, an extraordinary attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of simplicity. We paid careful attention