As data continues to grow, more enterprises are looking to software-defined storage (“SDS”) to reduce costs, increase performance, and simplify complexity. As most IT professionals are aware, traditional data storage solutions based on SAN or NAS architectures are being pushed to their limits. Adding storage capacity by purchasing more custom-designed, dedicated storage appliances just isn’t viable from a cost standpoint. Traditional storage systems are also siloed, complex to maintain, and hamper enterprises’ growth and efficiency.