Sentry Creating the next generation data platform with Hyperdisk and Storage Pools
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In this video, Pierre, a staff software engineer at Sentry, discusses the company’s data platform, which is designed to help users debug and understand application performance by processing events such as errors, spans, metrics, and logs. He highlights Sentry’s reliance on Google Cloud, particularly the use of Google Cloud C4 instances and Hyperdisk for storage. Pierre emphasizes the flexibility of Hyperdisk, allowing for independent adjustments of storage capacity and performance, which has resulted in a 37% cost reduction compared to previous storage solutions. The storage pools enable dynamic provisioning and capacity expansion, eliminating the need for extensive planning. The predictability and stability of performance provided by C4 instances are also underscored, ensuring consistent operational efficiency. Pierre encourages viewers to take advantage of Sentry’s offerings for enhanced debugging and diagnosis.