
LizardFS master (metadata) server.
LizardFS is a reliable, scalable and efficient distributed file system. It spreads data over a number of physical servers, making it visible to an end user as a single file system.
Functions such as data replication, checksums, instant snapshots and easy connection of additional servers make LizardFS a perfect solution for users who need fault-proof storage ready for future expansion. LizardFS features include:
* High availbility.
* Quotas.
* POSIX Access Control Lists and POSIX Extended Attributes.
* I/O bandwidth limiting.
LizardFS can be used whenever one needs to store large quantities of data in a secure way and process them swiftly. LizardFS is a fork of MooseFS.