MayaNAS on Microsoft Azure

Cloud-native NAS storage that deploys in 2 minutes. Get SSD performance at object storage prices with unlimited capacity on Azure Blob Storage.

MayaNAS on Azure

Why MayaNAS on Microsoft Azure?

Deploy in 2 Minutes

One-click deployment from Azure Marketplace or instant Terraform provisioning. No complex configuration or storage expertise required.

Unlimited Capacity

Built on Azure Blob Storage for truly unlimited capacity. Scale from gigabytes to petabytes without pre-provisioning.

High Performance

500-800 MB/s throughput with 10-15K IOPS using Premium SSD for metadata cache. SSD performance at object storage prices.

Enterprise Features

ZFS-based architecture with snapshots, compression, deduplication, and replication. Active-Passive HA with sub-60 second failover.

Native Azure Integration

Azure Virtual Machines

Runs on Azure VMs (D-series, E-series) with Premium SSD or Ultra Disk for optimal performance.

Azure Blob Storage

Leverages Blob Storage containers for unlimited bulk data storage with cost-effective access tiers.

Virtual Network Native

Fully integrated with Azure VNet, Private Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancer.

Azure Kubernetes Service

Mount as persistent volumes for AKS workloads with standard NFS protocol support.

Azure Machine Learning

Ideal for ML training data lakes with high-throughput access to large datasets.

Azure Monitor

Full integration with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and alerting capabilities.

Architecture on Azure

Hybrid Premium SSD + Blob Storage Design

MayaNAS uses a hybrid architecture that combines the best of both worlds:

  • Premium SSD Managed Disks: Metadata and active working set for low-latency access
  • Azure Blob Storage: Bulk data storage with unlimited capacity
  • ZFS File System: Enterprise-grade features with data integrity
  • NFS Protocol: Standard NFSv3/v4 for broad client compatibility

High Availability (Optional)

  • 2-Node Active-Passive Cluster: Primary and standby nodes
  • Health Check Monitoring: Automatic failover detection
  • Virtual IP (VIP): Seamless client reconnection
  • Sub-60 Second Failover: Minimal downtime during failures
Active-Active HA Deployment
MayaNAS Architecture on Azure

Hybrid architecture with Premium SSD managed disks for metadata and Azure Blob Storage for unlimited capacity. Both nodes actively serve NFS traffic for maximum throughput.

Perfect For These Azure Workloads

AI/ML Training Data

Store massive training datasets with high-throughput access for Azure Machine Learning, GPU VMs, and ML pipelines. Unlimited capacity scales with your data growth.

  • High bandwidth for multi-GPU training
  • Shared datasets across multiple jobs
  • Cost-effective storage for petabyte-scale data

Media Production & Rendering

Cloud-based video editing, rendering, and transcoding with Azure N-series GPUs. Handle 4K/8K media files with consistent performance.

  • Shared project storage for teams
  • High throughput for video streaming
  • Integration with Azure Media Services

Development Environments

Shared home directories, Git repositories, build artifacts, and development tools for distributed teams on Azure VMs or AKS.

  • Multi-user access with POSIX permissions
  • Fast build and compilation workflows
  • CI/CD pipeline artifact storage

Data Analytics & Synapse

Staging area for Azure Synapse data loads, analytics workflows, and large-scale data processing with Azure Databricks or HDInsight.

  • Fast data ingestion pipelines
  • Temporary storage for ETL workflows
  • Cost-effective archival storage

Deployment Options

Azure Marketplace (Recommended)

One-click deployment directly from Azure Marketplace.

  • Automatic billing through your Azure subscription
  • No manual VM configuration required
  • Integrated with Azure Portal
  • Deploy in under 5 minutes
  • Single Node or Active-Active HA options

Terraform Deployment

Infrastructure-as-Code for automation and GitOps workflows.

  • Full control over configuration
  • Version-controlled infrastructure
  • Deploy to multiple regions/subscriptions
  • Automated scaling and management
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VM Size Recommendations

VM Size vCPUs RAM Use Case
Standard_D4s_v5 4 16 GB Development, testing, small workloads
Standard_D8s_v5 8 32 GB Production workloads, medium teams
Standard_D16s_v5 16 64 GB High-throughput workloads, large datasets
Standard_E32s_v5 32 256 GB Maximum performance, AI/ML training

Enterprise Features

ZFS Snapshots

Point-in-time snapshots with zero performance impact. Perfect for backup and recovery workflows.

Compression

Transparent compression reduces storage costs by 30-50% depending on data type.

Replication

Cross-region replication for disaster recovery and multi-region deployments.

Data Integrity

ZFS checksums detect and correct silent data corruption automatically.

Multi-Protocol

NFSv3, NFSv4 support for Linux, macOS, and Windows clients.

Monitoring

Integration with Azure Monitor for performance metrics and alerting.

Ready to Deploy on Azure?

Get started in minutes with MayaNAS. Deploy from Azure Marketplace or contact our team for pricing and custom configurations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get pricing information?

Contact our sales team for custom pricing based on your configuration and deployment requirements. MayaNAS is available on Azure Marketplace with billing through your Azure subscription.

Can I change VM sizes after deployment?

Yes, you can resize VMs or redeploy with different configurations. Data is stored in Azure Blob Storage containers and persists across redeployments.

What regions is MayaNAS available in?

MayaNAS can be deployed in any Azure region that supports Azure Virtual Machines and Blob Storage.

Do I need to manage backups separately?

Data in Blob Storage is automatically replicated. For additional protection, use ZFS snapshots and cross-region replication features.

What are the infrastructure requirements?

MayaNAS runs on standard Azure services: Virtual Machines (D/E-series), Premium SSD or Ultra Disks, and Blob Storage. Standard Azure infrastructure costs apply.

Is there a trial or proof-of-concept option?

Yes, contact our sales team to discuss trial options and proof-of-concept deployments tailored to your specific use case.