Overview
In this project, we developed a robust web service for managing NetApp’s Cloud Volumes ONTAP. The service was designed to deliver rapid, reliable data management while providing a robust data restoration testing service. This solution aimed to meet stringent data protection requirements while simplifying the management and verification of data backups across cloud environments. Leveraging FastAPI, Celery, Redis, and Golang, we built a powerful, scalable, and efficient service that streamlines data storage operations and enhances reliability.
Core Architecture
The core of the web service was developed using FastAPI, a modern Python framework known for its high performance and ease of use. FastAPI allowed us to develop a responsive and efficient API to interface with NetApp’s storage systems. By integrating Celery and Redis, we optimized the service for handling asynchronous tasks, enabling it to manage large volumes of data efficiently. This setup ensured that backups and data operations could run concurrently without affecting performance, providing a seamless user experience.
Data Restoration Testing
To ensure that backups are reliable and restorable, we supplemented the service with a data restoration testing feature built in Golang. This module periodically verifies that backups can be accurately restored, simulating real-world recovery scenarios to provide clients with confidence that their data will be recoverable in case of an incident. Golang’s performance and concurrency strengths made it the ideal choice for this component, enabling high-speed data processing and validation.
Scalability and Performance
Our solution was designed to be both flexible and scalable, with the capacity to grow alongside the clients' data needs. With FastAPI, Celery, and Redis handling the primary service operations, we ensured that the system could efficiently manage multiple requests, scale dynamically, and handle failures gracefully. This architecture ensures that users receive a fast, reliable, and robust storage management service that can adapt to evolving requirements.