Rook: Intro and... Travis Nielsen, Madhu Rajanna, Artem Torubarov, Deepika Upadhyay & Sebastien Han
Travis Nielsen, Madhu Rajanna, Artem Torubarov, Deepika Upadhyay, Sebastien Han
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
This talk provides a comprehensive exploration of **Rook**, an open-source Kubernetes operator designed to automate the deployment and management of **Ceph** distributed storage within cloud-native environments. Presented by a panel of core contributors and maintainers, the session delves into Rook's architecture, its integration with Kubernetes via the **Container Storage Interface (CSI)**, and advanced features for block, file, and object storage. The speakers highlight how Rook empowers organizations to run highly scalable, performant, and resilient storage solutions on-premises, in hybrid clouds, or even across multiple cloud providers, effectively addressing the limitations of traditional cloud-native storage approaches.
AI review
This talk is a masterclass in cloud-native storage, directly from the architects of Rook and Ceph. It’s an incredibly deep dive into how to leverage battle-tested distributed storage like Ceph within Kubernetes, covering everything from fundamental architecture to advanced CSI features, object storage management, and critical disaster recovery strategies. The speakers, all core contributors, demonstrate an unparalleled understanding of the subject, making this essential viewing for any serious practitioner building or securing cloud-native infrastructure.