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Managed Open Source Data Platform

BUILDING POWERFUL DATA SOLUTIONS

NetApp Instaclustr specializes in open source technologies for enterprises. Our managed platform streamlines data infrastructure management, backed by experts who ensure ongoing performance, scalability, and optimization.

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NetApp Instaclustr

As the growth of data continues to rise exponentially, itʼs no surprise that 96% of businesses – including 99% of Fortune 500 companies1 – utilize open source software1 to fuel business growth. Open source is transforming the way data is managed, stored and analyzed. And with open sourceʼs inherent flexibility and innovative capabilities, itʼs becoming a critical enabler for modern data flow management.

NetApp Instaclustr overview

Features and Benefits

The capabilities that set NetApp Instaclustr apart.

Benefits of Open Source

Cost efficiency

Reduction in licensing costs and infrastructure spend

Visibly and control

Robust monitoring and analytics tools that provide real-time visibility

Flexibility

Ability to customize technology to specific business requirements

Unparalleled security

Backed by a strong and active community, open source remains the leader in keeping data infrastructure secure

Open Source Challenges

Lack the internal skills required

30% of companies lack the internal skills required

Security concerns

25% highlight security concerns as the top challenge organizations face

Lack of product vendor support

24% note the lack of product vendor support is a constant painpoint

Compliance requirements

21% face the ongoing challenge of compliance requirements from regulating bodies

Balancing Innovation With Management

Balancing Innovation With Management

Managed Open Source Platforms

To fully harness open source in their data flow management strategies, organizations of all sizes and industries are turning to managed open source platforms.

Simplified Operations

These platforms simplify the operational complexity by offering automated patching, updates and scaling. They also provide faster deployment and expert support, freeing IT teams to focus on business value rather than technical maintenance.

NetApp Instaclustr Capabilities

Store. Stream. Search. Analyze. Orchestrate.

Whatever you need your data to do, Instaclustr has the open source solution.

Store

  • PostgreSQL
  • Apache Cassandra

Stream

  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache ZooKeeper
  • Kafka Connect

Analyze

ClickHouse

Search

OpenSearch

Orchestrate

  • Cadence
  • Valkey

100% Open Source

100% Open source

24x7 Support

24x7 Support

Available on NetApp Storage

Available on NetApp storage
Expert Guidance

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Technical Specifications

Exhaustive hardware and software metrics extracted directly from official documentation.

  • Petabytes of data under management
    400M+
  • Node hours of management experience
    18+
  • Support
    24x7
  • Open Source
    100%
  • Availability
    Available on NetApp storage

  • Businesses utilizing open source software
    96%
  • Fortune 500 companies utilizing open source
    99%
  • Enterprises that increased their use of open source software
    67%

  • Store
    PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra
  • Stream
    Apache Kafka, Apache ZooKeeper, Kafka Connect
  • Analyze
    ClickHouse
  • Search
    OpenSearch
  • Orchestrate
    Cadence, Valkey

  • Data Flow Stages
    Analyze, Action, Task, Act, Stream, Persist, Cache, Interrogate, Learn
  • Analyze Engine
    ClickHouse
  • Learn Capabilities
    Scenario review, Business rule tests

Compare NetApp Instaclustr Series

Select the right scale for your workload demands.

Model Name Max Capacity Port Config Action
PostgreSQL N/A N/A Get Quote
Apache Cassandra N/A N/A Get Quote
Apache Kafka N/A N/A Get Quote
Apache ZooKeeper N/A N/A Get Quote
Kafka Connect N/A N/A Get Quote
ClickHouse N/A N/A Get Quote
OpenSearch N/A N/A Get Quote
Cadence N/A N/A Get Quote
Valkey N/A N/A Get Quote

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions about NetApp Instaclustr (Managed Open Source)

Answers to what enterprise IT leaders ask most before deploying NetApp Instaclustr (Managed Open Source) with SANDataWorks.

Instaclustr is a fully managed platform that lets enterprises use powerful open-source data technologies — Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, OpenSearch — without the operational burden, cost, and security risk of managing them internally.

Managing complex open-source databases requires highly specialized skills that 25% of organizations lack. By partnering with SANDataWorks and Instaclustr, you get 24x7 expert support, automated security patching, and optimal performance tuning — a direct extension of your IT team.

No. Instaclustr runs 100% pure open-source versions of the software. Your data and applications stay flexible and portable, eliminating the rigid contracts and high licensing fees of proprietary database vendors.

Yes. Instaclustr offers flexible hosting options. It can run fully managed within NetApp’s cloud, in your organization’s own public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), or deployed on-premises.

Yes. Instaclustr managed solutions are backed by rigorous global compliance frameworks and industry-leading security standards to ensure that your open-source data infrastructure is safe, highly available, and compliant.

Most secure storage on the planet FIPS 140-3 · NSA CSfC · DoDIN APL
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