Cohesity Architecture and Administration by Richard Johnson

"Cohesity Architecture and Administration"

"Cohesity Architecture and Administration" is an authoritative guide for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of enterprise data management through the lens of Cohesity's innovative platform. Bridging foundational concepts and advanced implementations, this book delves into the origins and evolution of Cohesity, clearly articulating its core principles, proprietary SpanFS file system, and the strategic role it plays within modern enterprise IT ecosystems. Readers are equipped with a thorough grounding in system architecture, key terminology, and supported deployment models, making this resource invaluable for architects, administrators, and technical decision-makers.

The book presents an in-depth exploration of system design, operational management, and robust data protection. It covers critical subjects such as cluster topology, data distribution, and high-availability strategies, alongside cutting-edge storage efficiency techniques like deduplication, compression, and tiering. Step-by-step deployment guidance addresses capacity planning, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, automation, and network security—ensuring that deployment and scale-out meet today’s performance, resiliency, and compliance requirements. Administrators will benefit from actionable insights on snapshot technology, backup policies, disaster recovery, and the advanced tooling required for routine and exceptional operations, including API-driven automation.

With a forward-looking perspective, "Cohesity Architecture and Administration" positions readers at the vanguard of evolving data management. The final chapters articulate security best practices, sophisticated access controls, and emerging trends including intelligent data services, AI-powered analytics, and zero trust architectures. Illustrated with real-world case studies and postmortem insights, this book is both a practical reference and a strategic roadmap—empowering organizations to harness Cohesity’s capabilities for resilient, compliant, and future-ready data management.